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ALULA’S STATUS AS PREMIER HOME FOR HERITAGE SPORT IN SAUDI ARABIA BOOSTED
KSA-based and international falconers will compete for record total prize pot of SAR 60m ($16m) at AlUla’s Mughayra Heritage Sports Village from December 28th to January 5th
AlUla: Saudi Arabia’s Extraordinary Tourism Project
Hidden in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula lies a treasure trove of history, culture, and breathtaking natural beauty. AlUla, located in the Northwestern region of Saudi Arabia, has long been a well-kept secret, but it is now emerging as one of the world’s most exciting and ambitious tourism projects. With its rich history, stunning landscapes, and innovative initiatives, AlUla is poised to become a must-visit destination for travelers seeking a unique and immersive experience.
Marriott International Signs Agreement to Bring Autograph Collection Hotels to AlUla in Saudi Arabia
Marriott International, Inc. has announced it has signed an agreement with AlUla Development Company (UDC), fully owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), to open an Autograph Collection property in Saudi Arabia. Expected to open in 2025, the hotel will be located in the heart of downtown AlUla.
INAUGURAL ALULA WORLD ARCHAEOLOGY SUMMIT
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) is gathering international leaders from the fields of archaeology, cultural heritage, media, innovation, entrepreneurship and more for the first-of-its-kind AlUla World Archaeology Summit.
Saudi Arabia’s AlUla reveals new eco-resort AZULIK
AZULIK AlUla Resort is part of the Journey Through Time masterplan
Royal Commission for AlUla announces Dar Tantora by The House Hotel
Dar Tantora by The House Hotel, a Kerten Hospitality brand, will open with 30 guest rooms Hotel rooms and facilities are being developed within historic mud-brick structures and decorated with authentic materials and designs from AlUla’s past
ALULA TO HOST INAUGURAL GATHERING OF BEST TOURISM VILLAGES BY UNWTO
AlUla, the ancient crossroads of civilisations in north-west Arabia that is now emerging as a global destination for cultural and natural heritage, will be the site of the first-ever in-person meeting of representatives of the Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO.
AlUla sets the stage for the next big tourism boom
AlUla is home to historic treasures, including the Nabataean city of Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage site, and the tombs of Dadan, the stone-built capital of the Dadanite and Lihyanite Kingdoms
Top chefs dish up Italian-Saudi fare at AlUla culinary event
Traditional Saudi dishes took pride of place on a menu alongside food from Italy and Sicily at the closing event of the seventh edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, held in AlUla.