Ramadan Brochure by AlUla

A myriad of Iftar and Suhoor menus, heritage and cultural tours and adventure experiences make AlUla the place to spend quality time together and do something different this Ramadan and Eid. This Ramadan, AlUla invites you to celebrate the Holy Month among the city’s ancient landscapes and natural beauties. Whether fasting or relaxing, there are spectacular Iftar and Suhoor settings in AlUla’s newest restaurants, as well as outdoor morning and evening adventures to gather in nature, connect and revive the traditional old sentiments of Ramadan.

EATERIES AND ESSENTIALS

Suhail

Merkaz

ACME Restaurant

Le Moulin Bakery

Starbucks

Moonshell

Somewhere

Circolo

Wacafe

Food Trucks at AlJadidah

Alrahba Café

AlNakheel

Merkaz

Food Trucks at Wintepark

SEE AND DO

Harrath Uwairud Viewpoint

AlUla Bike Path & Hub

Helicopter Tour

Via Ferrata and Hammock

Elephant Rock Visit

Hidden Valley Hike AlUla Buggies UTV Tour

Rock Climbing

The Ridge Walk Abseil

Cycle Trail

Stargazing Experience

The Adventure Canyon

ENJOY IFTAR AND SUHOOR SURROUNDED BY MOTHER NATURE Habitas AlUla, Shaden or Sahary Resort, are offering Iftar and Suhoor menus inspired by the local Saudi and Arabic food mixed with a taste from AlUla farms’ fresh ingredients. These stunning settings provide the perfect place to break your fast. Alternatively, AlUla’s newest arts and dining precinct, AlJadidah, will offer a lively gathering of diners under the festoon lighting of this pedestrian friendly area. At newcomer, Somewhere, enjoy a selection of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes in the magical outdoor oasis, or break your fast with the delicious Italian fare at get Circolo restaurant located in Oasis Square. Vegetarians should try the ever-so-healthy Moonshell in AlJadidah’s Gathering Square. If you are looking for something even more casual, have your Iftar or Suhoor from the food trucks in the Art Square area.

Shaden

Habitas AlUla

Sahary Resort

At the geological wonder of Elephant Rock, enjoy your Iftar meal from the famous SALT food truck during the scenic sunset views while admiring the surrounding rock formations of this magical place. Or take the opportunity to have your Suhoor there while gathering with your family and friends around the night fire in the stylish seating circles surrounding the Elephant rock. AlUla Old Town has become the beating heart of AlUla and with its Ramadan decorations is even more special to visit. Enjoy the traditional Iftar and Suhoor in the popular upscale Suhail Old Town restaurant, offering a modern Saudi Arabian fine dining concept serving dishes inspired by ancient spices of the Arabian Peninsula and time-honored traditions. Other restaurants in the mesmerizing seating areas in the Incense Road Market include Merkaz restaurant, AlNakheel or AlRahba Café, offering unique iftar and Suhoor menus and a selection of traditional Ramadan beverages.

AlJadidah

Old town

Salt Elephant Rock

SWAP TV FOR AN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE THIS RAMADAN It’s not too late to experience the thrilling and adrenaline rush activities in AlUla, this year, the unique outdoor and natural activities have been extended and will run all year round, so you can enjoy them at your leisure without the crowds. Celebrate the Holy Month while challenging your mind and body and enjoying the natural surroundings. Try one of the hiking trails in AlUla, offering either early mornings or evening departures, the surprising Hidden Valley Hike offers views around every rock and the “The Ridge Walk Hike” will take you around the rim of a volcano, the trails offer you the opportunity of getting amongst nature and appreciating it in a way that sightseeing will never deliver. For more thrilling activity, try Via Ferrata and Canyon Hammock, zigzag your way across the canyon, suspended in a harness, completing aerial challenges, and maneuvering through floating obstacles. Rock Climbing, Abseiling, or flying through the valley using the tallest Zipline rope in Saudi Arabia – all these activities are on offer for those after a Ramadan with a difference. Operated by the experts, ‘Warrior’, all the activities are suitable for beginners who will be guided by tour guides to maintain the safety of the users.

The new bike path offers a mountain biking adventure on a spectacular route, cycling through AlUla›s amazing sandstone mountains. The level of the challenge changes throughout the 14 KM-long journey. From the land to the sky, AlUla’s beauty is arguably best admired from the air. Enjoy a -30minute helicopter flight over AlUla and see AlUla’s iconic landmarks such as Hegra, Dadan and Jabal Ikmah, the Old Town and Elephant Rock. The tour is family-friendly and is suitable for children above 3 years old accompanied by their parents. And as day turns into night, leave the festive lighting of the city, and head an hour into the desert for the most magical Stargazing Experience. Sit back and reflect on the wonders of the world and travel back thousands of years in history to explore AlUla by night as 7000 years of civilizations have done before us.

RECONNECT WITH SAUDI’S MAGNIFICENT HERITAGE THIS RAMADAN AND EID All the heritage tours will be available during Ramadan. If you’re fasting, your time will fly, and if you are visiting for the first time you can do it without the crowds during the quieter Holy Month. Tours to visit Hegra, the UNESCO World’s Heritage Site, will be available everyday with tours departing throughout the day. Vintage Cars provide a fun and stylish was to upgrade your visit or you can tour using bicycles offered for visitors free of charge.

TRIP PLANNER Hegra Experience Name

Ramadan 2nd April – 1st May

Eid Alfitr 2nd May – 7th May

Hegra Day Tour

Hop on hop off from: 8:00 Tour, 9:00 Tour, 10:00 tour closing time 12:00 noon 14:00 Tour, 15:00 Tour, 16:00 Tour closing time to 18:00.

Vintage Car Tour

Weekdays and weekends: 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 3:30 PM and 4:00 PM

Weekdays and weekends:

Bicycles at Hegra

Try for free!

Handicrafts Pavilion

Daily from: 8:00 to 12:00, 14:00 to 18:00

9:30 AM, 10:30 AM and 4:30 PM

Dadan - Ikmah Experience Name

Ramadan 2nd April – 1st May

Eid Alfitr 2nd May – 7th May

Dadan/Ikmah Day Tour

Weekdays: 8:00 AM Weekends: 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM

Weekdays & Weekends: 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM

Dadan/Ikmah Vintage Car Tour

Weekdays: 8:00 AM Weekends: 8:00 AM and 4:00 pm

Weekdays & Weekends: 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM

Heritage Oasis Trail Tour

Two Daily trips 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM

Weekday: 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM Weekend: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM

Experience Name

Ramadan 2nd April – 1st May

Eid Alfitr 2nd May – 7th May

Old Town Day Tour

Daily 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM

Handicrafts

Pavilion

Old Town

Old Town Market Road

Open daily: 21:30 PM – 02:30 AM

Open daily: 16:30 PM – 23:00 PM

Handicrafts Pavilion

Open daily: 21:30 PM – 02:30 AM

Open daily open: 16:30 PM – 23:00 PM

Adventure Experience Name

Ramadan 2nd April – 1st May

Eid Alfitr 2nd May – 7th May

Harrath Uwairud Viewpoint

Open 24 hours

Elephant Rock Visit

Open 24 hours Seating Area and KeY Café: 6:00 PM 2:00 AM (to be confirmed)

Open 24 hours Seating Area and Service Daily: Weekdays: 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM Weekends: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Helicopter Tour

5 days / week: Wednesday to Sunday 2 Tours per day 10:00 AM and 6:30 PM

TBA

The Adventure Canyon

Tuesday to Saturday (5 day open / week) Hub / Café open 6:30 AM until 11:00 AM Hub / Café open 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM

Tuesday to Saturday (5 day open / week) Hub / Café open 6:30 AM until 11:00 AM Hub / Café open 5:00 PM until 11:00 PM

Via Ferrata and Hammock

Tuesday to Saturday (5 days open / week) 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM departures

Tuesday to Saturday (5 day open / week) 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM departures

Rock Climbing

Tuesday to Saturday (5 day open / week) 9:00 AM departures

AlUla Zipline Experience

Tuesday to Saturday (5 day open / week) 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM

Tuesday to Saturday (5 day open / week) 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM, 10:30 PM

Abseil

Tuesday to Saturday (5 day open / week) 7:00 AM departure

AlUla Bike Path & Hub

Wednesday to Sunday (5 day open/week) 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM 6:00 PM until 10:30 PM

Hidden Valley Hike

Normal Operation

Stargazing Experience

Normal Operation

Cycle Trail

Normal Operation

The Ridge Walk

Closed

Normal Operation

AlUla Buggies UTV Tour

Normal Operation

Restaurants Experience Name

Ramadan 2nd April – 1st May

Eid Alfitr 2nd May – 7th May

Suhail

5:00 PM - 5:00 AM