5 Places for Absolute Serenity in AlUla

Elevate your senses through quiet reflection with these soulful experiences

Thuraya Wellness

Restore the balance of your mind and body with a visit to Thuraya Wellness, a ground-breaking space offering exceptional treatments. Set within Our Habitas AlUla luxury hotel, Thuraya Wellness offers facials and massages but also a number of alternative treatments. The Canyon Sound Bath, for example, uses Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, drums and cymbals to take guests into a deep state of relaxation. Chakra Balancing is a spa treatment using oils and crystals to realign our body’s seven chakras, while Tai Chi and Meditative Dance aim to soothe the soul.

Gharameel

There’s nothing like gazing upwards at a blanket of stars to make you reassess your status in the universe. Find a new sense of inner peace on a stargazing experience at Gharameel, a secluded desert area where the inky night sky provides a perfect backdrop for millions of stars. A guide will point out constellations as you relax in a comfortable open-air camp surrounded by pillars of mountain rock that reach to the sky. Wrap up this celestial evening with a BBQ dinner around a campfire.

AlUla Public Library

Step inside the elegantly whitewashed walls of a traditional house in AlJadidah and enjoy the peace and quiet of AlUla Public Library, where the only sound you might hear is the turning of a page. Books on all sorts of topics in many languages can be found here and make the ideal companion to while away an hour or two in a cosy alcove. Order a cup of coffee from the cafe, turn your phone off, and enjoy the silence.

Tayma & Khaybar Camp

Bedouins lived a peaceful existence that is far removed from our hectic way of life today. But by stopping at a Bedouin camp in the tranquil desert you can, for a short while at least, enjoy a taste of this ancient lifestyle. Two remote Bedouin camps await visitors travelling to Tayma or Khaybar, both of which offer a noticeable stillness and quiet that surprises modern day travellers. Learn about the history of the Bedouin tribes by trying handicrafts, camel riding and falconry before sipping traditional Saudi coffee in an important ritual that symbolises friendship.

Hot Air Balloon ride

As the sun rises majestically over the horizon, you could be floating 1,200 metres above ground in a hot air balloon. See AlUla from an entirely different perspective on a serene balloon ride guided by an expert storyteller. As you drift across the golden sands far below on this memorable trip, you’ll be able to admire AlUla’s striking landscapes while enjoying the hypnotic quietness.