Astro-photography Experience

Apr 28, 2023 - May 11, 2023

This trip allowed guests to experience the wonder of stargazing in AlUla surrounded by the mystical rock formations of Gharameel. They learnt about the cosmos from an expert guide, who then taught them how to capture its beauty through photography.

This trip to Gharameel took stargazers to one of AlUla's best spots for clear and dark night skies. First, they were taken on a fascinating journey around the cosmos by an experienced guide, surrounded by magical desert landscape. They were then shown how to capture its beauty through special photographic tips and techniques. The session ended with a special grilled dinner prepared to enjoy under the stars.

Astro-Photography Experience

AlUla Skies Festival Experiences

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Dozens of colourful hot air balloons took to the skies for the AlUla Sky Festival. Morning untethered flights rose with the sun to drift high above Hegra’s monumental tombs. Afternoon tethered flights soared skyward for unforgettable 360-degree views.

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AlUla Skies Festival by Day AlUla Kites

As part of the AlUla Skies festival, hundreds of colourful kites took to the air for fabulous sky-themed celebrations. Expert fliers sailed and twirled their kites through the air before the public tried out their kite-flying skills.

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AlUla Skies Festival by Day Helicopter Tour

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AlUla Skies Festival by Day Giant Swing

An alternative way to get airborne, this 70-metre swing is one of only seven in the world. The heart-pumping experience involves leaping from a mountain's edge and flying between canyon walls, taking in the views as you swoosh dramatically through the air.

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AlUla Skies Festival by Day AlUla Stairway

Unique to the region, the AlUla Stairway takes you up a 45-metre suspended ladder with an exhilarating 150-metre zipline back down to the valley floor. As well as the thrilling experience, you get a photo to take home to prove you braved it.

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AlUla Skies Festival by Night Astro-photography

This beyond-stargazing experience was set in an area known for its spectacular night skies. An expert took visitors on a journey through the constellations, followed by a session on how to capture their splendour on camera.

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AlUla Skies Festival by Night Drone Show

Forming an array of illuminated patterns and shapes, a choreographed collection of drones delighted crowds with this spectacular nightly show.

AlUla Skies Festival by Night Glow Show

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AlUla's latest outdoor cinema offered the chance to relive the classic movie-going magic. The family-friendly experience provided a blockbuster-led programme and was full of fun, vintage touches set against a dramatic canyon backdrop.

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AlUla Skies Festival by Night Journey Through the Stars

Habitas AlUla invited guests on a fascinating journey into the stars. Those who joined this stargazing experience lost themselves in AlUla’s famously clear night sky, contemplated the cosmos and were guided by a local expert through the power of storytelling.

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AlUla Skies Festival by Night Planet-tinyum

The world’s smallest planetarium, the Planet-tinyum offered an awe-inspiring journey to the furthest reaches of the universe and showed our place within it.

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AlUla Skies Festival by Night Ashar Valley Fashion

The striking rock formations and soft sand dunes of Ashar Valley were the site of an all-new series of exciting luxury retail pop-ups. High-end brands, such as Samer Halimeh, Azza Fahmy, Michael Cinco and more were a part of this unique concept.

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AlUla Skies Festival by Night Harrat Viewpoint

Set atop an ancient mountain, this elevated outlook offered visitors not only spectacular views over AlUla’s landscape, but also a huge canopy of night sky. The AlUla Skies Festival also brought exciting additions to the site.

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