The Latest Breaking News from AlUla

Banyan Tree AlUla Debuts in Saudi Arabia

Banyan Tree launches its first property in historical AlUla in Saudi Arabia, ush-ering in the Group’s debut in the Kingdom. AlUla is attracting the attention of the world’s affluent travel-lers with its mesmerising mix of history, culture, and entertainment, all set against a breathtaking desert backdrop dating back millions of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 19, 2022

Royal Commission for AlUla Signs Agreement with Louvre Museum in Paris

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has signed a five-year-agreement with Louvre Museum in Paris, which includes the display of a sculpture dating back to the Lihyanite period. According to the agreement, the Louvre will show the historical and cultural legacy of Saudi Arabia and AlUla, the Saudi Press Agency…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 7, 2022

For the love of the leopard

To mark the publication of an important new book about the Arabian leopard, we spoke to the people engaged in preserving this charismatic, endangered big cat

Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2022

How AlUla became the best travel destination you’ve never heard of

There are lots of amazing things about AlUla. Perhaps most amazing is how few people have heard of it.

Evening Standard · Mar 16, 2022

AlUla: Symphony Under the Stars

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla is set to host on Friday “Symphony under the Stars,” a musical performance in the majestic Arch Rock area of Madakheel. The performance will star Italian pianist and composer, Dardust, who is well-known for combining the minimalist piano world with European influenced visual effects. In this performance,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 9, 2022

UAE's Flydubai Adds AlUla to its Network in Saudi Arabia

Flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced the start of flights to AlUla in Saudi Arabia, becoming the first UAE carrier to operate this route from Dubai. The carrier will also resume its operations to Yanbu growing its network in the Kingdom to six points including Dammam, Jeddah, Madinah and Riyadh, state…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 5, 2022

RCU Launches Direct Flights from Paris to AlUla

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced the opening of a direct flight from Paris to AlUla in Saudi Arabia. This new air route provides a unique opportunity for French travelers and travelers from neighboring countries to be among the first explorers to visit the extraordinary region. Arguably the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 27, 2022

Andrea Bocelli Returns to AlUla for the Fourth Time

World-renowned tenor Maestro Andrea Bocelli, whose voice has been said to be the best in the world and whose records have sold over 75 million copies, is returning to AlUla for the fourth time to mesmerize his audience at the award-winning Maraya concert hall as part of the Winter at…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 20, 2022