alUla
Al-Ula is an oasis town and archaeological region in northwestern Saudi Arabia, located in the Madinah Province near the edge of the Arabian Desert. The area is renowned for its dramatic sandstone outcrops, rugged canyons, and ancient archaeological sites. It serves as the gateway to Mada'in Saleh, the Nabataean tombs cluster that is Saudi Arabia's most prominent UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Mada'in Saleh (also known as Al-Hijr) contains hundreds of rock-cut tombs with elaborately carved facades dating
Modern development in Al-Ula is shaped by government-led efforts to promote heritage and tourism. The Royal
Al-Ula has a desert climate with hot summers and cooler winters. Rainfall is limited, and temperatures can
Access is via Al-Ula Airport and road connections to major Saudi cities. The site’s ongoing preservation and