Ancient Kingdoms in AlUla

16 Nov - 2 Dec

AlUla, the heartbeat of Ancient Kingdoms

With unique activities, immersive experiences and stunning landscapes like you've never seen them before, it's your base and the beating heart of Ancient Kingdoms.

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Must See in AlUla

Enjoy the Oasis

For Ancient Kingdoms, the Oasis will be a hub of activity throughout. Whether experiential local food, unique tours or eye-catching performances, there is something for everyone.

16 Nov 2023 - 3 Jan 2024 | Daily The Memory Sanctuary

The Memory Sanctuary is an immersive installation and dessert lab that explores the intricate relationship between local flavour, memory and heritage. You’ll also have the chance to craft – and eat – your own nitrogen-frozen treat.

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16 Nov 2023 - 20 Jan 2024 | Wed-Sat Ancestral Hampers

Enjoy a carefully crafted hamper with friends or family, bursting with the delicious flavours of produce from the neighbouring sustainable farms. Few places are as perfect as the Oasis for an alfresco meal among the sights, sounds and scents of nature.

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16 Nov 2023 - 20 Jan 2024 | Wed-Sat Life & Memory Chest

Delve into a picnic of foods that are rooted to AlUla’s past in this gastronomic experience. Served in chests used by local people to store treasured keepsakes, dishes such as camel dumplings in harissa soup with spiced rice and pomegranate, are presented with pieces of Arabic poetry.

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Experience the sister oases

During the Ancient Kingdoms Festival, AlUla stands shoulder to shoulder with the other great oases of northwest Arabia - Khaybar and Tayma - in welcoming visitors from across the world for an unprecedented experience of history that spans millennia.

Khaybar

Khaybar, the volcanic desert ecosystem

Khaybar’s striking volcanic desert ecosystem and rich historical significance make it one of the world’s best-kept secrets. A uniquely enigmatic destination, culture meets nature and heritage to create an exceptionally remarkable landscape. Journey outside of AlUla and discover Khaybar’s timeless heritage sites and its breathtakingly epic scenery.

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Tayma

Tayma, the emerging achaeological hub

Tayma’s story is one of legacy, power and legend. A destination with an outstanding history of ancient cultures, today’s travellers can journey along the famed Incense Road to reach Tayma – the land of the last Babylonian King and other extraordinary figures embedded into the region’s rich history.

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Accommodation options in AlUla

Banyan Tree AlUla

A tranquil desert sanctuary, Banyan Tree AlUla invites you to discover an uncharted new world. Inspired by the mysterious and exciting natural surroundings of the Ashar Valley, no two stays are ever the same.

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Cloud7 Residence

Cloud7 Residence is a smart, modern low-rise bungalow complex designed with that home-from-home feeling in mind. Each unit comes with a comfy lounge and kitchenette, plus there’s a big shared pool with scenic views to enjoy while you swim.

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Habitas AlUla

A trail-blazer in sustainable hospitality, Habitas brings luxury living to AlUla in an eco-friendly way. Nestled within an ancient oasis in the desert canyons of the Ashar Valley, find yourself surrounded by sandstone cliffs and palm groves.

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Shaden Resort

With a wide range of deluxe accommodation, award-winning dining and excellent leisure facilities, Shaden Resort offers a world-class hotel experience set amongst AlUla’s stunning desert landscape.

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Last Year's Highlights

Check out last year's edition of the Ancient Kingdoms Festival 2022, including the After Dark heritage experiences, as well as experiences in Khaybar and Tayma, for a taste of what to expect this time around. Find more videos from the Ancient Kingdoms Festival on the AlUla Moments YouTube channel.