Daimumah

From the Arabic word for 'sustainability', Daimumah weaves together art, nature, and heritage in the scenic and serene heart of the Oasis.

Daimumah

The picturesque pathways that weave through Daimumah's shaded palm groves, fragrant botanical gardens and open fields are free to explore at your leisure. Also nestled within this ancient oasis, you’ll discover art installations by Talin Hazbar and Sofiane Merabet, inspired during the Oasis Reborn Artist Residency. You’ll pass old mudbrick dwellings and ancient qanats (irrigation channels) too, together with the crops local farmers still grow here sustainably today.

Rangers and guides at visitors centres are on hand to help you navigate the six-hectare swathe of fertile farmland, plus you’ll find a restaurant and café onsite to refuel among this unique setting. A programme of workshops, performances and art-led events also add to this not-to-be-missed area of AlUla.

Key Information
Hours of Operation: 8 am - 1 am
Entry: Daimumah is free and open to all
Location & Parking
Location: Daimumah stretches from the central Daimumah Restaurant to the east side of the Oasis. A visitor information centre can be found on the east side, at the Daimumah Eastern Information Hub.

Parking: Daimumah Parking
Contact Information
School groups, and other bookings: [email protected]
General inquiries and communication: [email protected]
Phone number: +966 145 120 470

Workshops and Events

Discovery Backpack Guided Tour

This family-friendly adventure takes you on a journey of exploration through Daimumah, stopping along the way for activities using props and other fun items from the Discovery backpacks. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance.

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Dining in Daimumah

Daimumah Restaurant

This open-air restaurant offers delicious and diverse dining among the ancient farmland and palm-scattered oasis of Daimumah. From shareable starters to mouthwatering mains, it’s a wonderful spot to stop to refuel in this magical part of AlUla.

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Daimumah Cafe

Housed in a charming wood cabin with shade-dappled terrace, Daimumah Cafe is open all day offering a range of hot and cold drinks, tasty snacks, and light meals in the scenic surroundings of the Oasis.

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Daimumah Ice Cream Parlour

The perfect place to cool off during the late afternoon and evening in Daimumah, offering a range of delicious ice cream flavours to choose from. Grab a scoop and continue your stroll around this picturesque part of the Oasis.

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Information hubs and orientation

Information centres at both access points and scheduled orientation sessions help you easily navigate the area.

Farming and botanical gardens

Discover how the land is used today for sustainable farming, with much of its crops destined for nearby restaurants.

Artists and art installations

Artists will be invited to turn Daimumah into an open-air exhibition space and help foster a creative community.

Explore Daimumah

Part of AlUla Old Town Village

The Oasis


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