For many visitors to AlUla, gazing up at its famously clear night skies is a wondrous moment that can be beautifully overwhelming. Using mere words to describe a nighttime panorama filled with celestial treasures is nigh on impossible. However, there is another way to capture the splendour of the stars in northwest Arabia.

Enter the remote desert of Gharameel, one of the best stargazing destinations in the world, and take your first exciting steps into astrophotography. This beginner’s guide to photographing the constellations is designed to be not only an accessible workshop that teaches a new skill, but also a tranquil moment to admire the spectacular night skies of AlUla.

After an outdoor dinner of traditional Saudi cuisine, astronomy guides tell mind-expanding stories stretching back millions of years that present an entirely new perspective on your position in the universe. A short demonstration of astrophotography follows, before you get the chance to photograph the stars above with either your phone or camera.

One of the oldest and most mystical branches of natural science, astronomy goes beyond the physical and takes people on a journey of introspection and self-discovery that forges a deeper bond with the cosmos.