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Destination Brief · Northwest Kingdom

AlUla | Ancient Valley & Hegra

AlUla is Saudi Arabia's most extraordinary destination: a vast ancient valley in the northwest Kingdom where 200,000 years of human history are carved into rose-red sandstone. Its centerpiece, Hegra, is Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring over 100 Nabataean rock-cut tombs dating back more than 2,000 years. Visitors also explore the iconic Elephant Rock, the labyrinthine AlUla Old Town, and the Bronze Age ruins of Dadan.

The best time to visit is October through March, when desert temperatures are mild. Guided tours depart regularly from Riyadh, with direct flights to AlUla's Prince Abdul Majeed Regional Airport. Whether you seek ancient history, dramatic landscapes, or cultural immersion, AlUla delivers an unmatched Saudi Arabian experience. Book a licensed guide below to explore Hegra, Elephant Rock, and the valley's hidden corners.

Plan Your Visit

200K
years of human history carved into the valleys sandstone
100+
Nabataean rock-cut tombs preserved at Hegra
2,000
years since the tombs were first carved

AlUla manifest

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UNESCO Heritage Site

Hegra
UNESCO Heritage Site
9am-5pm · 920025003

Natural Site

Elephant Rock
Natural Site
6am-12am · 920025003
Jabal Ikmah
Natural Site
7am-5pm · 920025003
Dandan
Natural Site
9am-5pm · 920025003
Dancing Rocks
Natural Site
920025003
The Arch
Natural Site
920025003
AlGharameel
Natural Site
920025003
Jar Rock
Natural Site
920025003

Common Phrases

هلا واللهHello!
مساء الخيرGood evening
كيف الحال؟How's it going?
شكراًThank you

Top Dishes

Al-Madini RiceOfficial Regional Dish (Madinah Province)
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Best visited October through March
From Riyadh
540 km
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