Old Town Market Street

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Walk along Old Town Market Street and follow in the millennia-old footsteps of the merchants who once traversed this ancient trade route. A historic marketplace still thrives here today, where you can browse everything from local handicrafts to elegant antiques, shop for souvenirs or just enjoy a freshly squeezed juice and a pleasant stroll.

Old Town Market Street

Shops at the Market

Clothing & Accessories
  • Naseej AlUla for Fashion
  • Fakhamat AlJallabeya Shop
  • House Of Cenmar Shop
  • Nouf Fetaihi Shop
  • Sadu AlUla store
  • The Exclusive Club
Handmade Crafts
  • Madrasat Addeera Shop
  • Hekayat Herfa Shop
  • Virgin Megastore
  • Otta Shop
  • Golden Hook
  • Ghossain Alban shop
  • Ghazal Soap Shop
  • The Pure Village for Oil Press
  • Aram Reisn
  • AlUla Premium Stones
  • Saudi Scenes
Health & Beauty
  • Whites
  • Bourjois Shop
  • Mellow Nail Shop
  • AlDakhil Shop
Jewelry & Art
  • Photography Studio Shop
  • Art by Athr Gallery
  • Mansour Gold Shop
  • Arabic Scripts
Local Food & Coffee Shops
  • Dukkan Bafarat
  • Minichocolate Shop
  • Nakhil AlUla Shop
  • AlUla Dates
  • Danat AlMadayin Dates Shop
  • Vegetables and Fruit Shops
  • Ghosn Alban Apiaries For Honey Shop
  • Ahmed AlShweikan Shop
Specialty & Souvenir Shops
  • Desert Designs Shop
  • Bazar AlUla Shop
  • Spring Rose Shop
  • Heritage and Art
  • Ez Collection
  • Alrimaya Shop
  • Hussak
  • Safari AlUla

Schedule

Ramadan Schedule
23 March - 20 April 2023

Open daily:
  • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • 8:30 pm - 2:30 am
Eid AlFitr Schedule
21 April - 30 April 2023

Open daily
  • ​9 am – 12 noon
  • 3 pm – 11 pm
*Except for the first day of Eid Old Town Retailers will be closed
Summer Schedule
(1 May - 22 June 2023) & (3 July - 30 September)

Open daily: 4:30 pm – 11 pm
Eid AlAdha Tour Schedule
23 June - 2 July 2023

Open daily:
  • 9 am – 12 noon
  • 3 pm – 11 pm
*Except for the first day of Eid Old Town Retailers will be closed
Old Town Market

Restaurants in Old Town

Asfar

Set in AlUla’s Tantora sundial building, Asfar offers a colourful menu of traditional Saudi flavours drawn from only the freshest local ingredients. Rooftop seating also adds Old Town vistas and spectacular sunsets to the wonderful dining experience.

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Entrecote

The dining experience at Entrecôte Café de Paris brings a taste of the finest French cuisine to AlUla Old Town. Their world-famous steak frites and secret sauce make this set menu special.

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SHI Lounge

A new café in AlUla Old Town, SHI Lounge is overflowing with ambience, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind. Chill after a busy day exploring AlUla or keep the night going after dinner with friends.

 

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Origin Cafe

Located in AlUla Old Town, Origin Cafe is brewing some of the best coffee from around the world. It is the perfect place to sit back, take a deep breath and enjoy a cold brew or Chemex. If you want to keep exploring, get your drink to go. Most known for serving speciality coffee, so give their coffee of the day a try.

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Suhail Old Town

A high-end Saudi Arabian dining concept serving dishes inspired by old Arabian Peninsula spices and time-honoured traditions, matched with a modern twist and exemplary service.

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AlNakheel Café

A relaxed and casual dining venue, Palm Garden is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Tomoor AlUla

Sample local date varieties, sip speciality coffee and eat authentic desserts in AlUla Old Town at Tomoor AlUla. This high-end cafe honours AlUla's history by serving eight date varieties, all grown locally on lush farms. Look up in awe at the sandstone canyons from outdoor and rooftop seating.

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Wacafe

Mouthwatering croissants and scrumptious cinnamon rolls fill the cases at Wacafe. Grab the perfect cup of coffee and settle in at this great AlUla Old Town café.

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ACME

ACME’s unique burgers and delicious bites bring fun new flavours to AlUla’s Old Town. From refreshing drinks to savoury snacks, an exciting menu awaits kids and adults alike.

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