What’s On Winter at Tantora

Weekend 3:  5 - 8 January

1. AlUla Citrus Festival
A highlight of Winter at Tantora, the AlUla Citrus Festival returns with market stalls of unique citrus fruits and local citrus-based products, live music, kids’ activities, cooking sessions with world-class chefs, and so much more.
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2. Flavours of AlUla
Get ready for AlUla’s first-ever food festival, including the opportunity to attend one-of-a-kind masterclasses with world-renowned chefs, enjoy innovative food stalls, test your palate, and so much more. Open from 4:00 pm – Midnight.
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3. Eco-Gardening
Celebrate the planting season that inspired Winter at Tantora and learn about the abundance that grows in the rich land of AlUla at Eco-Gardening. The soil of these farmlands has nourished AlUla for millennia, and sustainability initiatives such as this are working to restore it.
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4. AlUla & Khaybar Hot Air Balloons
With free flying morning flights in AlUla and tethered afternoon flights in AlUla and Khaybar, take a bird’s-eye view of this region’s unique landscapes. Get a new perspective on history on this one-of-a-kind experience.
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5. Saffron
Banyan Tree’s signature Thai restaurant offers guests the quintessential taste of contemporary Thai Cuisine prepared by Thai chefs - the first of its kind in AlUla. This intimate restaurant is perfect for special occasions.
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6. Tayma Heritage Tour
Interconnected by the famed Incense Road, explore the sister oasis of Tayma – filled with rich history, legendary royalty and now a central hub for archaeological discoveries. Known as the Land of Kings, uncover the rich history of this cultural treasure.
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7. Dadan & Jabal Ikmah Tour
Take a journey through time to discover the ancient and influential civilisations of the Dadanite and Lihyanite kingdoms that have built and shaped AlUla. Explore an open library of inscriptions, rock art and petroglyphs set in a stunning desert canyon.
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8. Twisted Maze Hike
One of Husaak's most challenging but rewarding hikes, be prepared to hike and swim using ropes and other techniques. This full-day excursion is ideal for those who want to go off the beaten track – where few have gone before.
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9. Abseiling
Take on new challenges and conquer fears as you use ropes to descend down a steep mountain located within the Warrior Group’s Adventure Hub. This adrenaline-packed experience is open to visitors of all experience levels and is offered in the morning through to the early afternoon.
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10. Ashar Valley Fashion
Featuring exclusive items and designs inspired by AlUla, this series of luxury retail pop-ups set in the stunning landscapes of the Ashar Valley go beyond the original idea of retail. Free and open to all from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm; tickets must be booked in advance.
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