7 Sights & Landmarks in AlUla That You Shouldn't Miss

An open air library across AlUla's Valley, lie thousands of inscriptions in Aramaic, Dadanitic, Thamudic, Minaic and Nabataean, features one of the oldest inscriptions of the Islamic era dating back to 24AH (644 CE).

One of AlUla’s most famous settlements is Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, carved tombs are from around 2nd century BCE until 106 CE.

Once a place of nearly 900 homes, 400 shops and 5 town squares, much of the Old Town of AlUla’s mudbrick and stone architecture still survives today. A citadel perched on a prominent outcrop along the eastern edge is still accessible via a restored staircase. Those interested in history will be delighted to discover that this site was occupied within recent memory, offering unique opportunities to gather and share oral histories encapsulating a disappearing way of life.

The world’s largest mirrored building, registered in January 2020 by the Guinness Book of World Records, a place where mirrors have been effectively used as a key design feature. The word ‘Maraya’ in Arabic translates to ‘mirror’. Enjoy this remarkable multipurpose conference and functions venue.

In the heart of Hegra, Saudi Arabia first UNESCO world heritage site a spectacular landscape named by Jabal Ithlib, a natural mountain outcrop to the east of the city.

Religious or ritual practices at Hegra were concentrated around Jabal Ithlib, a natural mountain outcrop to the east of the city. A special feature is a rock-cut chamber known as the Diwan, where ritual or elite banqueting and political discussions took place.

Lions symbolised power and protection in the capital of the Dadan and Lihyan kingdoms, and may have marked the burial of an elite member of society, perhaps even a member of royalty. These tombs are up to 50 metres above ground level.