AlUla

Ancient Nabataean wonders in a living desert museum

Best: Oct – Mar~SAR 1,450/day

Visa

Saudi eVisa or GCC residency; visa on arrival for 60+ nationalities

Weather

24°C days, cool 10°C nights

Cultural etiquette

Modest dress at heritage sites; ask before photographing locals

Getting around

AlUla airport (ULH), private driver or heritage shuttle

Highlights

Hegra UNESCO siteMaraya concert hallElephant Rock at sunsetHot-air balloon over the canyons