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Feel the stir of a lively souq, where oud music spills over balconies and the scent of freshly-baked bread wafts through the air. Welcome to the AlJadidah Arts District, a twinkling art district eager to be explored, with restaurant and cafe options ranging from artisanal coffee shops and gourmet oasis-to-table dining to a bustling knot of food trucks.
Read MoreStroll around its pedestrian-friendly quaint and quirky streets, each with its own unique vibe, and you’ll soon discover that art is everywhere. Look to the walls and see one-of-a-kind murals and curated street art that tell stories through calligraphy and paint. Below your feet, find the world’s largest hand-painted carpet as you stroll along its streets dotted with galleries and pop-up exhibitions.
Look out, too, for AlUla’s dedicated Arts and Design Centre where the local community and curious travellers can try their hand at pottery and embroidery to help revive traditional crafts and age-old techniques.
Welcoming library, cafe and community hub for all ages
Occupying an elegantly renovated traditional AlJadidah house, the AlUla Public Library is a wonderful place to while away your time browsing books of all kinds – and in multiple languages.
A dynamic design space
Located in the heart of the AlJadidah Arts District, the space explores and engages with practices from around the world filtered through the lens of AlUla’s cultural and natural landscapes.
Explore lessons, workshops, and cultural exchanges
Reach your musical potential at the AlUla Music Hub. Explore lessons, workshops, and cultural exchanges. Immerse in creativity and community in AlUla's vibrant artistic scene.
Insights to help make AlJadidah part of your AlUla experience
Yes, it is free and open to all.
Read MoreSince AlJadidah is pedestrian-friendly, the best way to explore it is by foot. Stroll around its quaint and quirky streets, and you’ll find murals, floor art and much more.
Read MoreSome parts of Old Town and AlJadidah Arts District will open early, such as coffee shops Out of Line and SAAD Cafe, but it really comes alive around 4 pm, with restaurants, food trucks and shops often staying open until at least midnight. It is the perfect place to end your day.
Read MoreFree parking is available at the Old Town South Parking or the larger North Parking in AlJadidah. Shuttle services are available from the parking zones to the entrance of Old Town or AlJadidah, respectively. Both areas are pedestrian-only and within easy walking distance of each other.
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