Old Town Market Street

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Walk along Old Town Market Street and follow in the millennia-old footsteps of the merchants who once traversed this ancient trade route. A historic marketplace still thrives here today, where you can browse everything from local handicrafts to elegant antiques, shop for souvenirs or just enjoy a freshly squeezed juice and a pleasant stroll.

Old Town Market Street

Shops at the Market

Clothing & Accessories
  • Naseej AlUla for Fashion
  • Fakhamat AlJallabeya Shop
  • House Of Cenmar Shop
  • Nouf Fetaihi Shop
  • Sadu AlUla store
  • The Exclusive Club
Handmade Crafts
  • Madrasat Addeera Shop
  • Hekayat Herfa Shop
  • Virgin Megastore
  • Otta Shop
  • Golden Hook
  • Ghossain Alban shop
  • Ghazal Soap Shop
  • The Pure Village for Oil Press
  • Aram Reisn
  • AlUla Premium Stones
  • Saudi Scenes
Health & Beauty
  • Whites
  • Bourjois Shop
  • Mellow Nail Shop
  • AlDakhil Shop
Jewelry & Art
  • Photography Studio Shop
  • Art by Athr Gallery
  • Mansour Gold Shop
  • Arabic Scripts
Local Food & Coffee Shops
  • Dukkan Bafarat
  • Minichocolate Shop
  • Nakhil AlUla Shop
  • AlUla Dates
  • Danat AlMadayin Dates Shop
  • Vegetables and Fruit Shops
  • Ghosn Alban Apiaries For Honey Shop
  • Ahmed AlShweikan Shop
Specialty & Souvenir Shops
  • Desert Designs Shop
  • Bazar AlUla Shop
  • Spring Rose Shop
  • Heritage and Art
  • Ez Collection
  • Alrimaya Shop
  • Hussak
  • Safari AlUla

Schedule

Schedule
(3 July - 30 September)

Open daily: 4:30 pm – 11 pm

Oct 2023- Mar 2024

Open daily: 9 am – 11 pm
Old Town Market Street

Old Town

Inhabited until the not-so-distant past, Old Town is a labyrinth of tightly packed streets lined with mudbrick houses, shops and squares. Above it all, a 10th-century fort still watches over the town and its scenic desert valley.

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Old Town Tour


Join an expert guide (Rawi) for an hour-long tour and learn more about the fascinating history and daily life inside Old Town.

The tour is currently unavailable due to restoration work but will return in October 2023. Follow @AlUlaMoments on Social to be the first one to know when this tour is back.

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Restaurants in Old Town

Entrecote

The dining experience at Entrecôte Café de Paris brings a taste of the finest French cuisine to AlUla Old Town. Their world-famous steak frites and secret sauce make this set menu special.

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Origin Cafe

Located in AlUla Old Town, Origin Cafe is brewing some of the best coffee from around the world. It is the perfect place to sit back, take a deep breath and enjoy a cold brew or Chemex. If you want to keep exploring, get your drink to go. Most known for serving speciality coffee, so give their coffee of the day a try.

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Suhail Old Town

A high-end Saudi Arabian dining concept serving dishes inspired by old Arabian Peninsula spices and time-honoured traditions, matched with a modern twist and exemplary service.

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AlNakheel Café

A relaxed and casual dining venue, Palm Garden is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Tomoor AlUla

Sample local date varieties, sip speciality coffee and eat authentic desserts in AlUla Old Town at Tomoor AlUla. This high-end cafe honours AlUla's history by serving eight date varieties, all grown locally on lush farms. Look up in awe at the sandstone canyons from outdoor and rooftop seating.

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Wacafe

Mouthwatering croissants and scrumptious cinnamon rolls fill the cases at Wacafe. Grab the perfect cup of coffee and settle in at this great AlUla Old Town café.

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Temporarily Unavailable ACME

ACME’s unique burgers and delicious bites bring fun new flavours to AlUla’s Old Town. From refreshing drinks to savoury snacks, an exciting menu awaits kids and adults alike.

This dining option is currently unavailable but will return to AlUla soon. Follow @alulamoments on Social to be the first one to know when this dining option is back.

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Temporary unavailable SHI Lounge

A new café in AlUla Old Town, SHI Lounge is overflowing with ambience, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind. Chill after a busy day exploring AlUla or keep the night going after dinner with friends.

This dining option is currently unavailable but will return back to AlUla soon. Follow @AlUlaMoments on Social to be the first one to know when this dining option is back.

 

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This experience is currently unavailable but will return to AlUla in October 2023. Follow @AlUlaMoments on Social to be the first one to know when this experience is back.

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