For instance, the development will protect and incorporate nearby ancient rock art inscriptions and utilize a natural system of existing waterways to feed irrigation and safeguard against floods. With flowing designs inspired by the natural ecosystem and surrounding sandstone cliffs, the resort’s undulating exteriors will utilize natural materials and fibers woven into several layers.ĪZULIK AlUla Resort will forge a connection with AlUla’s heritage and the area’s ecology and biodiversity. Slated to open in 2027, the resort will feature 76 luxury villas of six different varieties, spa, VIP club, welcome lounges, all-day dining and a SFER IK museum. The AZULIK AlUla Resort is a stunning eco-luxury property in the Nabatean Horizon District of the JTT masterplan, tucked into canyons near the AlMutadil Equestrian Village development and Wadi AlFann, an ancient valley that will soon be home to large-scale artworks in the landscape. Winter at Tantora will be followed by more events and festivals, all of which honouring the rich culture, heritage and raw beauty of AlUla.The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) will develop a new resort within the Journey Through Time (JTT) masterplan, designed in harmony with the natural environment and aligned with the Sustainability Charter for AlUla, Saudi Green Initiative, and Vision 2030. There’s also Winter at Tantora from December 21 to January 21 – the region’s longest-running high-end music and arts festival, with star-studded concerts and immersive heritage experiences. Hegra After Dark will give you an unforgettable after-dark tours to Tomb 100 by candlelight, and there’s the Music of Ancient Eras in the Silent City, Hegra, with performances in the World Heritage Site from world-famous artists, such as oud player Maestro Naseer Shamma. The Ancient Kingdoms Festival, from November 11-27, a 17-day festival that unlocks the stories surrounding three ancient interconnected oases – AlUla, Khaybar and Tayma – letting you dive into the past to discover ancient traditions, customs, arts and food. Under the umbrella of AlUla Moments, the 2022 events line-up includes Or two – more experiences to end your AlUla adventure on a high. And lastly, a concert by Egyptian soprano Mai Farouk and the Arab Orchestra on November 25, who will perform mid-20th century Egyptian music of the iconic singer Umm Kulthoum and Mohammed Abdul Wahab.Ģ2.00 - Before you call it a night, there’s time to squeeze in one –
Then music moves from west to east on November 18, with a performance by Syrian singer, Faia Younan, who brings her unique mix of fresh, light and original Arabic and Syriac songs to Maraya for the second time. International Grammy-nominated megastars OneRepublic will be setting foot on AlUla soil for the first time on November 10, followed by singer/songwriter genius John Legend on November 11.
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This winter season,Ī new line-up of international and regional artists will take to the stage, with performances part of AlUla Moments concert series this month. Bring the past into the present with a concert at Maraya, with contemporary music concerts juxtaposed against the ancient valley walls. Thousands of pre-Arabic engravings of humans, musical instruments and animals lie in various sites across the valley, imprinted in Aramaic, Dadantic, Thamudic, Minaic and Nabatean, each offering a glimpse into the past, and important for early studies of the Arabic language.ġ9.00 - AlUla is a city that comes alive after night fall, with wonderfully diverse ways to experience more of the desert. No site holds as much significance as Jabal Ikmah, which has the highest concentration of – and most varied – rock carvings and inscriptions in AlUla. Then go in search of Jabal Ikmah, a nearby mountain just
Here you’ll see over a dozen tombs cut into red-rock cliff faces just outside the city,Īs well as the seated lion sculptures that mark the famous Lion Tombs. Inscriptions and offerings en route through AlUla. You’ll start in the ancient city of Dadan, once a popular caravan way station, and visited by those wishing to leave their 10.00 - Hop back into your vintage Land Rover to embark on a two-hour Dadan and Jabal Ikmah tour.
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