Elephant Rock Café by Key

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Location

The AlUla outpost of Saudi’s popular Key Café chain offers their usual impressive range of top-quality coffees, ice cream and desserts, with the added bonus of spectacular views of iconic Elephant Rock while you enjoy them.

Directly facing AlUla’s iconic pachyderm, Key Café at Elephant Rock certainly scores high for setting. You can choose from an excellent range of freshly brewed drinks, including their signature flavoured coffees such as saffron, salted caramel or coconut. As well as a selection of sandwiches, you can treat yourself to ice cream, cookie or cake too. Perch yourself on one of their swings while you soak up the magnificent sunsets and surroundings.

Restaurant Details

Location & Parking

Location: Elephant Rock AlUla; parking is complimentary at the site
Learn more about Elephant Rock

Elephant Rock Hours of Operation

TEMPORARILY CLOSED

Elephant Rock is open for visitors from 4pm to midnight everyday.
*Elephant Rock Cafe by Key is available whenever Elephant Rock is open.

Elephant Rock Cafe by Key

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