The AlUla valley, where Dadan stood, had water in abundance—both ground water and surface flows of seasonal rains off the surrounding mountains, collected and stored for use during dry months.

This is particularly true for AlUla. Probably the country’s most well-known destination, this ancient desert city in the north-west of the country is nestled within a diverse and evocative landscape ...

The theme for Desert X AlUla 2024 – on until 23 March, the latest land art exhibition from the California-founded Desert X organisation – is making the invisible visible, with the title ‘In the ...

Let the desert winds guide you through AlUla’s ancient tombs, starlit skies, and adrenaline-fuelled adventures Image courtesy: The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) A sweeping desert, punctuated by ...

Weather stage 1 AlUla Tour 2025 The wind may be mild, but this is still the desert we're racing in, and riders need to stay vigilant. Temperatures will hover around 20°C, with plenty of sunshine.