AlUla Stories

Meeting the people behind the place

From the timeless beauty of the desert to the endless possibilities for adventure, the farm-to-fork flavours of the oasis to the mystical energy of the landscape, there are myriad reasons why people are drawn to AlUla. We met some of the people living in AlUla to hear their stories, learn what brought them here, and discover what makes this place so special to them.

AlUla Stories

Summer

Follow Digital Nomad Sidney Tolo as she shares her experience of summer in AlUla, from exploring ancient heritage sites and relaxing in the Oasis to stargazing and taking a leap at the Adventure Hub. See why she says AlUla is like nothing else on Earth.

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Wellness

Life coach and yoga instructor Danah Ashoor explores how AlUla’s unique energy has played a vital part in her journey of self-realisation and why AlUla is the perfect environment to continue her calling as a wellness teacher.

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Hiking

Keen adventurer and hiker Hana Nimry shares her enthusiasm for exploring the singular beauty of AlUla’s landscape, its endlessly fascinating geology, and how spending time amongst it brings her a profound sense of wellbeing.

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Food

Chef and owner of Tawlat Fayza, Deema Sehli, shares her passion for cooking authentic Saudi Arabian cuisine prepared from fresh ingredients sustainably grown a just short stroll away – just like her grandmother who she named the restaurant after.

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Conservation

Conservationist Zainab Almubarak shares how her love of cats led to a passion for the protection of the Arabian Leopard. You’ll also learn about the mission to reintroduce this magnificent but Critically Endangered species into the AlUla desert.

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Cycling

Learn why semi-professional cyclist Mohammad Suqair loves cycling so much in and around AlUla. He also shares the reasons why he thinks it’s in line to become a world-class destination for the sport he is so passionate about.

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Photography

Learn how AlUla-born photographer Abdulrahman Alhoumrani continues to find a limitless source of inspiration in his homeland. He also shares why a thriving art scene is raising AlUla’s profile as an important global hub for the creative arts.

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Plan Your Trip To AlUla

Flying to AlUla

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What to Do

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Where to Eat

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Where to Stay

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