About
Ancient oasis city with unique desert landscapes and artful hospitality
Why go
- Feels like being on another planet
- Ancient history meets contemporary art
- Unmatched luxury and hospitality
Must try
- Wander through the alula old town
- Experience the sunset at elephant rock
- Stargazing at gharameel desert
- Visit maraya, the world's largest mirrored building
- Explore hegra, saudi arabia's first unesco world heritage site
Pro tips
- Visit between october and april for cool weather and events
- Park at the north lot, the south lot fills by 9am
- 3.5-4 Hours drive from madinah
- Consider visiting before it becomes as famous as dubai
- Stay during february for soulful ramadan lights
Good to know
- Maraya and habitas were fully booked
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