Living AlUla
welcome to alula
AlUla is a place where nature, history and people have come together for millennia. A place that continues to inspire new ways…
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Land and Natural Heritage
lichens an atlas of microscopic life
Long overlooked in biodiversity inventories, lichens are a remarkable component of arid ecosystems. Inconspicuous yet remarkably adapted to extreme conditions, they contribute…
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Land and Natural Heritage
alula peregrina excellence in cosmetics
After the March 2026 PCHI China trade show in Hangzhou, AlUla Peregrina™ took part in In-cosmetics Global, the world’s leading event dedicated…
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Living AlUla
alula cycling destination for leisure and competition
With the Tour de France captivating millions of fans around the world, Team Jayco AlUla is once again in the spotlight. Through…
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Arts and Culture
BEYOND THE WALLS OF ALULA
From the glitz of the Cannes Film Festival to the UNESCO photographic exhibition in Paris, AlUla continues to expand its international outreach.…
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Arts and Culture
ARDUNA AN EXHIBITION BORN OF AN UNPRECEDENTED CULTURAL DIALOGUE
Until April 15, 2026, the Arduna exhibition at AlUla invites the public to explore our most intimate connections to the earth, bringing…
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Living AlUla
BANYAN TREE ALULA LUXURY CODES REINVENTED
Five more stars have been shining across the Ashar Valley since the inauguration on October 21, 2022 of the Banyan Tree AlUla…
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Land and Natural Heritage
RESTORING THE DESERT OF ALULA
The province of AlUla is at the heart of an ambitious tourism project, accompanied by an inclusive program aiming at the conservation…
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AlUla's History
ALULA, AN EXCEPTIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE
The archaeological sites situated around the oasis retrace a rich and varied, centuries-old civilizational history, making the AlUla region the largest of…
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Arts and Culture
VILLA HEGRA A SPACE FOR LIVING AND CREATION
At the beginning of 2023, the Saudi-French jury chaired by Jean Nouvel entrusted Lacaton & Vassal with the design of the Villa…
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AlUla's History
THE REDISCOVERY OF THE SACRED SITE OF UMM DARAJ
Having remained largely forgotten for millennia, the Umm Daraj site is notable for its remarkable richness and state of preservation. The preliminary…
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Arts and Culture
ALULA LABORATORY OF CULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY
With cultural institutions around the world rethinking their practices in light of the environmental crisis, AlUla is placing culture at the heart…
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Land and Natural Heritage
ALULA’S CITRUS FRUITS, JEWELS OF THE DESERT
Whether citron, giant grapefruit, or mandarin, the citrus varieties cultivated in AlUla possess unique characteristics. Within the framework of Vision 2030, Bénédicte…
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Arts and Culture
THE EYE OF CATHERINE BONIFASSI
Publisher Catherine Bonifassi shares her perspective on the enchantment of AlUla.
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Arts and Culture
THE EYE OF JEAN NOUVEL
Architect Jean Nouvel shares his feelings on the fascinating beauty of the Sharaan site.
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AlUla's History
AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND HUMAN ADVENTURE
Old Town, Oasis, Khaybar… There are many archaeological sites in AlUla. Jessica Giraud and Guillaume Charloux, doctors of archaeology, discuss this exciting…
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Land and Natural Heritage
ALULA PERFUMES THE WORLD
The trade in perfume products is closely linked to the history of AlUla. The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the French…
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Living AlUla
TOWARDS INTELLIGENT, LOW-IMPACT MOBILITY
AlUla’s transformation requires a holistic approach on mobility issues. It is essential to combine sustainable development, respect for a unique natural and…
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Land and Natural Heritage
THE EYE OF ALAIN DUCASSE
Multi-starred chef Alain Ducasse's take on AlUla.
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Arts and Culture
EQUESTRIAN PROJECTS ARE OFF TO A GALLOP
Museum, school, training, competitions and shows... Equestrian projects are picking up the pace, making AlUla a go-to destination for excellence. This ambitious,…
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Arts and Culture
THE ALULA WONDER OF ARABIA EXHIBITION STOPS OFF IN CHINA
After its triumph at the Arab World Institute in Paris, four years ago, the exhibition “AlUla, Wonder of Arabia” opened its doors…
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Living AlUla
A TRAMWAY THROUGH THE DESERT
On December 31, 2023 in Riyadh, the Royal Commission for AIUla (RCU) signed a contract with the French group Alstom to equip…
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Arts and Culture
CENTRE POMPIDOU AND ALULA A PIONEERING COLLABORATION FULL OF PROMISE
On March 12, 2023, the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) signed a partnership agreement with the Centre Pompidou, the French national art…
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Land and Natural Heritage
THE CHALLENGE OF SUSTAINABILITY
AlUla is a unique place, with an exceptional historical, natural and cultural heritage. The question is how to achieve the right balance…
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Land and Natural Heritage
KEIKO NAGAE AND WILLIAM LEDEUIL
Two chefs, Keiko Nagae and William Ledeuil, share their views on AlUla.
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Living AlUla
TRAINING THE FRENCH EXCELLENCE
Whether in hotels, services, agriculture or archaeology, around 38,000 new jobs, including 15,000 in the tourism sector, will be created by 2035,…
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Land and Natural Heritage
DATES AND CITRUS FRUITS VALUE-CHAINS WITH HIGH ADDED VALUE
The cultivation of date palms and citrus fruits is an integral part of the cultural heritage of AlUla. It is also an…
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Arts and Culture
NATHALIE BONDIL
Nathalie Bondil's view of AlUla, museologist and art historian. The most significant archaeological site in Saudi Arabia, AlUla is an invitation to…
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AlUla's History
DADAN A KINGDOM REDISCOVERED
Over 2,500 years ago, the AlUla valley was key to the growth of Dadan, one of the oldest oasis in northwestern Arabia,…
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Arts and Culture
VILLA HEGRA AN OASIS FOR ART AND CULTURE
Between the cradle of Islam and that of the Enlightenment, a new bound is to take form by way of the Villa…
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Arts and Culture
THE ARABIAN HORSE
Two horse enthusiasts invite us to meet the Arabian horse, a journey through their voices, drawings, and words.
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Living AlUla
THALES AT ALULA A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
In October 2022, Thales signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) to support the implementation of a…
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Land and Natural Heritage
MORINGA PEREGRINA THE TREE OF A THOUSAND USES
Peregrina is a local and well-known tree in Arabia that now bears the promise of new development opportunities in cosmetics.
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AlUla's History
ALULA ARCHAEOLOGIST’S DREAM
Hitherto unknown to the general public, AlUla’s treasures are gradually coming to light thanks to the work of archaeology teams from around…
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Arts and Culture
GILLES BENSIMON
Internationally renowned photographer Gilles Bensimon tells us about his discovery of AlUla through voice, text and image.
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Arts and Culture
SIX ARTISTS TO BRING THE OASIS BACK TO LIFE
After eleven weeks of research, design, workshops, visits, and meetings, the first international art residency program in AlUla came to an end…
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