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Leonid Meteor Shower at Jabal Ikmah

15 Nov 2026 | 20:00 – 00:00 | Free

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Experience spectacular Leonid Meteor Shower from Jabal Ikmah, AlUla's 'open-air library'

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Price

Free (ticket required, advance booking preferred)

Schedule

15 Nov 2026

Duration

4 hours

Meeting location

Jabal Ikmah

Overview

Join expert guides for an engaging four-hour evening programme featuring an introduction to AlUla's heritage, an astronomy talk, an interactive astro-trivia contest and guided observation of the night sky as meteors streak across the desert canopy.

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What to expect

  • Gather at Jabal Ikmah for an engaging introduction to the heritage site
  • Test your astronomy knowledge in an astro-trivia contest
  • Discover ancient inscriptions at AlUla's open-air library
  • Observe the Leonid Meteor Shower under dark desert skies
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About Jabal Ikmah

Forming a natural desert canyon in AlUla, Jabal Ikmah has the highest concentration of ancient inscriptions in the region. Recognised on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register, this historic "open-air library" provides a striking backdrop for viewing cosmic phenomena under clear night skies.

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Meeting location

Jabal Ikmah

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Practical information

Suitable for all ages.

The experience runs from 20:00 to 00:00. Late entry is permitted after the start time, but we recommend arriving early to enjoy the full experience.

Free parking at Jabal Ikmah.

Comfortable clothing and walking footwear is recommended.

Not accessible for wheelchair users.

  • Free parking at Jabal Ikmah
  • Complimentary ticket
  • Heritage introduction to Jabal Ikmah
  • Astronomy presentation and interactive astro-trivia contest
  • Guided Leonid Meteor Shower and night-sky observation

Please note that all experiences are subject to weather and visibility conditions.

Frequently asked questions

Advance booking is preferred as capacity is limited to 60 guests.

The Leonids Meteor Shower is a bright annual meteor event that happens every November when Earth passes through the orbital debris trail of Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle. Low light pollution and pristine dark skies in AlUla will provide clear visibility for observing and documenting the phenomenon.

The experience runs from 20:00 to 00:00. Late entry is permitted after the start time, but we recommend arriving early to enjoy the full experience.

Yes, all ages are welcome.

Yes, free parking is available at Jabal Ikmah.

Comfortable clothes and sturdy walking footwear suitable for outdoor terrain.

20:00 – 20:15: Arrival of guests
20:30 – 20:50: Introduction to Jabal Ikmah heritage site
20:50 – 21:10: Introduction to astronomy
21:10 – 21:30: Astro-trivia contest
21:30 – 00:00: Guided night-sky and meteor shower observation