Awestruck in
AlUla
Encompassing more than 200,000 years of human history, AlUla offers adventurous experiences galore, from hiking the lush Heritage Oasis Trail to exploring the captivating UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hegra.
Hegra
The country’ s first UNESCO World Heritage Site— one of the world’ s largest outdoor museums showcasing a bygone empire dating back to the first millennium BCE— Hegra is a sight to behold. More than 110 remarkably well-preserved tombs dot the desert, each an awe-inspiring remnant of the ancient Nabataean civilization. The Roman influence, meanwhile, can be glimpsed in the defensive walls, gates and towers that once encircled the city.
Maraya
Like a mirage in the desert, or an alien spaceship with a cloaking device, Maraya simultaneously blends in and stands out from its natural environment. This ultra-modern, multi-purpose venue hosts concerts, events and even weddings. Arrange a rooftop reservation at the Maraya Social restaurant— helmed by award-winning chef Jason Atherton— for the chance to dine under the warm glow of starlight.
Images from left to right: Hegra; Elephant Rock at night; Maraya mirrored building
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