3-Day Best of AlUla

Ancient landmarks, Old Town exploration, exciting adventures, shopping, dining, plus some decadent spa time – this is a great all-rounder package that covers everything AlUla has to offer

Morning

Get into the great outdoors of AlUla on the Ridge Walk Hike, a four-hour hike through sandstone canyons and across to magical viewpoints

Lunch

Soak up the atmosphere of Old Town at the quaint open-air AlNakheel Cafe, which serves tasty local dishes

Afternoon

Get lost in AlUla’s Old Town and explore its tightly packed mudbrick houses as well as its impressive watchtower fort

Dinner

Choose homegrown Arabic dishes inspired by the owner’s grandmother at Tawlet Fayza, a rustic and charming rooftop restaurant

Evening

Walk off your dinner with a wander along Old Town Market Street that is lined with boutiques selling handcrafts, clothes, jewellery and more

Morning

Today begins with an early start at the Adventure Hub where you can pick a sky-high activity for an alternative view of AlUla’s spectacular scenery

Dinner

For innovative modern fusion dishes cooked with fire, head to The Heart of the Oasis for a memorable alfresco dining experience

Brunch

Refuel after your morning adrenaline rush with freshly made traditional and non-traditional breakfast dishes at the beautiful Pink Camel, in the Oasis

Afternoon

Experience a true icon of AlUla, with an afternoon exploration of Hegra and its tombs; learn about the history behind the site from the back of a vintage Land Rover

Breakfast

Prepare yourself for a packed third day with breakfast and quality coffee tucked away behind the Incense Road, at Out Of Line

Late afternoon

Turn your phone – and brain – to airplane mode and unwind with a heavenly spa treatment blending Asian rituals and Arabian traditions at Banyan Tree AlUla

Late morning

Reach into the past and see ancient inscriptions at AlUla’s ‘open-air library’ Jabal Ikmah during a tour of the former kingdom of Dadan

Evening

Capture incredible photographs of AlUla’s iconic Elephant Rock at dusk when the fading light creates a carnival of colour.

Lunch

Grab a table on the shady terrace of Daimumah and enjoy a variety of regional flavours among the towering date palms

Dinner

Enjoy a farewell dinner at Myazu nearby Elephant Rock and reflect on a memorable time in AlUla

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Things to do

Discover show-stopping natural wonders, thrilling adventures, hidden valleys, and a labyrinthine Old Town

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Food and drink

World-class chefs, mouth-watering menus, and spectacular scenery combine

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