Al Ula, Saudi Arabia

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Rank : 10.0 (average on 1 votes)

Coordinates : 26.627964, 37.912760 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : The Al Ula area offers very different and spectacular landscapes: Elephant Rock isolated in the desert is certainly the most characteristic but unfortunately it has become a tourist attraction with opening hours and hundreds of visitors every day, the Old Town with alleys and mud houses, the site of Hegra with its perfectly preserved Nabataean tombs, and the Sharaam reserve among natural arches, spectacular wadis and ancient rock inscriptions. The whole area is full of spectacular oases and wadis and unique rock formations that alone are worth the trip to this area.

Recommended equipment : From the wide angle to the telephoto I used everything, if you want to enter one of the many wadis in the area without a guide (possible) you need to be well equipped for an off-trail trek, comfortable shoes, app to orient yourself, water and clothes to shelter from the sun in the hottest hours.

Best months : Al Ula, unlike the rest of central Arabia, is cooler due to its elevated position but is still more enjoyable in our winter.

How to get there : A few years ago, AlUla airport was opened with daily flights from Jeddah and Rihad. If you arrive by car, beware of the many speed cameras.

Visits : Almost all the most famous sites have a visitor center where you can buy entrance tickets but I recommend booking online at least a day in advance because they are very full. Elephant Rock is free (2025) but only open from 4pm to 10pm.

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Sunrise: 05:34, Sunset: 19:23

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🌒 Waxing Crescent, Brightness: 4%

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