Al Ula

A treasure trove of ancient civilizations in northwestern Saudi Arabia, with the Nabataean city of Hegra and spectacular sandstone canyons.

Al Ula governorate lies in Medina Province in northwestern Saudi Arabia, a canyon landscape dotted with sandstone peaks and oases. Highlights include the Nabataean tombs of Hegra (Mada'in Salih), Saudi Arabia's first World Heritage site, the ruins of the ancient Dadan kingdom, the natural Elephant Rock, the mud-brick Old Town, and the mirrored Maraya concert hall, and you can also try hot-air ballooning and desert camping. The best season is October–March, and the gateway is AlUla Airport.

Destinations

• AlUla

Itineraries

• Hejaz Route: 7-Day Medina, AlUla & Jeddah – Enter via Medina and depart from Jeddah, traversing Hegra's rock tombs, the AlUla Oasis, and Al-Balad historic district.