Hegra heritage tour
The essential. Nabataean tombs, including Qasr al-Farid, with a local guide.
Best for Everyone
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AlUla
The best things to do in AlUla
Hegra is the headline, but AlUla rewards a slower pace. These are the experiences worth your time.
Updated · by Daniel
Worth booking
Old Town & Incense Road walk
A guided walk through the mud-brick lanes of the old town, once a stop on the ancient incense route.
Best for Late afternoon, before dinner
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Desert buggy adventure
Drive a dune buggy across AlUla’s desert with a guide. The fun counterweight to all the history.
Best for Families and groups
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Free or self-guided
Elephant Rock (Jabal AlFil)
A 50-metre sandstone arch shaped like an elephant. Come for sunset; there is a café and low seating facing the rock.
Maraya
The mirrored concert hall in Ashar Valley. It is worth seeing from outside even if you are not attending an event; check the events calendar in season.
Dadan and Jabal Ikmah
Dadan was the capital of the Dadanite and Lihyanite kingdoms. Nearby Jabal Ikmah is an “open library” of ancient inscriptions in a quiet canyon. Both require tickets from the official Experience AlUla site.
Questions travellers ask
What is AlUla famous for?
Hegra’s Nabataean tombs, its sandstone rock formations such as Elephant Rock, the mirrored Maraya building and its luxury canyon resorts.
Is AlUla good for families?
Yes. Buggies, stargazing, easy walks and resort pools keep children busy. Hegra tours are short enough for most kids.
