Saudi Arabia's AlUla heritage sites now open to the public all year long

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Saudi Arabia's AlUla heritage sites now open to the public all year long

Parts of the AlUla Old Town will be open to the public to visit

Published: December 23, 2020 17:50 Yousra Zaki, Assistant Editor Features

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Al Ula Saudi, Arabia — AlUla's heritage sites are now open to the public throughout the year. Image Credit: Supplied

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Al Ula — The heritage sites including Hegra, Jabal Ikmah and Dadan were the first to reopen for bookings on October 30, 2020. Image Credit: Discover_AlUla

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Al Ula Old Town — And now, from late December, parts of AlUla's Old Town are open to the public. The latest visitor experiences include Rawi tours of Tantora Plaza and sundial and views from AlUla citadel. Image Credit:

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Al Ula Hiking Trail — Outside of the heritage sites, there will be plenty of other activities to keep visitors entertained. A new 'Adventure Canyon' area will offer a suite of experiences for those looking for a thrill. Hikers can book a space on the Adventure Hiking Trail, which is run by experienced tour operator Husaak. The trail offers a half-day hike led by an experienced guide through the Al Madakeel landscapes with stops to enjoy views of the desert and the oasis. Image Credit: Supplied By Experience Al Ula

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Visitors will be able to book an evening Stargazing tour at Al Gharameel rocks. Famous as one of the most dramatic landscapes for stargazing, the one hour experience, also run by Husaak, includes a traditional Bedouin set-up with an expert guide to provide insights about the importance of the stars and constellations in AlUla’s culture and history. Image Credit: Supplied by Experience AlUla

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20201123 al ula — AlUla is now at the center of a project to raise awareness of the country’s ancient history, inspire national pride, and fuel tourism, all objectives within the purview of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia’s roadmap to a different future. Image Credit: Supplied

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