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GET READY FOR THE EXTRAORDINARY!

EXPLORE THE SPECTACULAR LANDSCAPES AND UNIQUE EVENTS AND FESTIVALS AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND IN ALULA - A YEAR FULL OF ART, WELLNESS, HERITAGE, ADVENTURE, SPORTS, AND MUSIC. THESE ARE JUST A FEW THAT YOU WILL WANT TO ATTEND THROUGHOUT 2023.

ALULA SKIES FESTIVAL

26 April – 13 May

50 colorful balloons will fly high over the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hegra. Together with the balloons, there will be a number of immersive events honoring the majestic ancient desert and the heavens above, such as elevated stargazing experiences and much more.

EXTREME ADVENTURE ALULA

7 June – 10 June

Extreme Adventure AlUla presents a series of physical challenges and hurdles to maximize the incredible surrounding landscapes of AlUla. In a high adrenaline and high heat setting, try abseiling, hiking, cycling, dune buggies, rock climbing, and other activities that form a part of AlUla's DNA.

SUMMER IN ALULA

1 July – 1 September

Summer has always been a unique season in AlUla, with both locals and visitors seeking sanctuary in the luscious AlUla Oasis. As the heat rises across the Arabian Peninsula, AlUla's green oasis grows fruits, provides shade, and serves as a place of leisure and relaxation, becoming a must-visit destination of the Arabian Peninsula.

AZIMUTH FESTIVAL

22 September – 25 September

Azimuth returns to AlUla after a hugely successful 2022 edition that featured DJ Snake, Parov Stellar, BKR and many more regional and international DJs. This music celebration, which will take place once again over the Saudi National Day Holiday, will feature a combination of music, art and more, all on a one-of-a-kind Sand Floor.

EID AL-ADHA

8 July – 13 July

AlUla is a wonderful setting to spend the Eid Al-Adha holiday, surrounded by breathtakingly spectacular natural surroundings, engaging history and culture, and innovative dining concepts. So why not do something different this Eid, from exploring Hegra to trying your hand at rock climbing?

ALULA WELLNESS FESTIVAL

20 October – 5 November

This festival, which brings the finest of the worlds of health, recuperation and relaxation to AlUla, is the largest wellness event in the region. The Five Senses Sanctuary, the flagship event, will return with acclaimed practitioners, delivering yoga, meditation, fascinating talks and fitness routines in the gorgeous surroundings of the oasis.

ANCIENT KINGDOMS FESTIVALS

17 November – 3 December

Explore the relationship between the three interrelated ancient oases of Northwest Arabia - AlUla, Khaybar, and Tayma - in this second edition of the Ancient Kingdoms Festival. Increasingly immersive experiences and dazzling events will highlight the historic and natural settings of these timeless landsca

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