Barkha Singh Instagram – Things to do in AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Photo 1 and 2 HEGRA
– UNESCO World Heritage site
– Well-preserved Nabataean tombs and rock-cut architecture.
-Similarities with sister city Petra in Jordan
– Over 100 elaborately carved tombs
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Photo 3 – WADI ALNAAM
– Valley of Ostriches
– Home to ancient rock art, with petroglyphs and inscriptions providing glimpses into the lives and beliefs of past civilizations that once inhabited the region
– Super fun ATV rides in the desert
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Photo 4 – OLD TOWN AlULA
– In the 12th century, AlUla Old Town became an essential settlement along the pilgrimage route from Damascus to Makkah.
– Old world charm and street shopping
– coffee and restaurants with a good vibe
– Overlooked by a 45-metre-high fort dating back to around the 10th century
Photo 5 – IKMAH AFTER DARK
– Three-part experience- stone carving, guided tour in the dark of the mysterious gorge and its inscriptions, light show against enormous rocks.
Photo 6 – MARAYA
•The largest mirrored building in the world as per Guinness book of world records
– a dynamic interplay between architecture and technology.
– Great events and concerts
– AMAZING Rooftop restaurant – Maraya Social
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Photo 7 – BEDOUIN TENT EXPERIENCE
– integral part of the traditional nomadic lifestyle of Bedouin communities.
– Can try local food and drinks
Photo 8 – HELICOPTER RIDE
– Birds Eye view of 7 iconic landmarks of AlUla
– an insight into the landscape
– spot ancient rock structures and archeological sites that only make sense when seen from above and not from ground level.
Photo 9 – KHAYBAR
– One of the natural wonders of northwest Arabia.
– Born from desert volcanic activity.
– For many centuries, the oasis at Khaybar was an important caravan stopping place.
– Amazing restaurant
– Sunset coffee
Photo 10 – HORSE RIDING
– Perfect for both a novice rider or an experienced equestrian.
– Worth experiencing the serene desert ambiance with towering sandstone cliffs.
📸 @flashstudiosofficial and Mommy
#TravelwithB #ExperienceAlUla #saudiarabia #travel #travelcontent #sauditourism | Posted on 04/Dec/2023 18:29:37



