Saudi Arabia: AlUla packed with fun-filled activities in last quarter of 2025
With its red-rock landscapes, ancient heritage sites, and vast desert
horizons, AlUla is one
of Saudi Arabia’s most breathtaking destinations. Year-round, it attracts
explorers, culture lovers, and wellness-seekers. But the final stretch of 2025
brings a particularly rich lineup of events – from world-class music festivals
to endurance races and celestial wonders – making autumn and winter the perfect
time to visit.
Saudi Arabia recently reported a record-breaking summer with over 32 million tourists in 2025, a
26% increase from the previous year. Building on that momentum, the Kingdom is
preparing for a spectacular winter season, promoted under its new “Stay for More” global campaign
starring Cristiano Ronaldo. Against this backdrop, AlUla will host some of the
most unforgettable experiences of the year.
Here are four unmissable reasons to visit before 2025 ends:
1. September: AZIMUTH Festival
Dates: 25–26 September 2025 | Location:
Thanaya Valley
Returning to AlUla’s sandstone cliffs and starry skies, AZIMUTH 2025
blends music, light, and landscape into a sensory escape like no other. This
year’s lineup includes international headliners such as London Grammar,
German DJ Christian Löffler,
techno star Kevin de Vries,
and Italian duo Mind Against.
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📍 Stay: The newly opened Chedi
Hegra from £1,868 per person for four nights (saving £212, via
Expedia.co.uk, based on two sharing). Package includes return flights from
London Heathrow, 24–30 September.
2. October: AlUla Wellness Festival
Dates: 24 October – 1 November 2025 | Location:
Across AlUla
Set among the dramatic sandstone cliffs, the AlUla Wellness Festival
invites visitors to recharge through yoga, meditation, and workshops on
nutrition, mindfulness, and holistic health. Whether seasoned or new to
wellness, guests can immerse themselves in restorative practices framed by
AlUla’s desert serenity.
📍 Stay: Banyan Tree AlUla
from £2,798 per person for four nights (saving £233, via Expedia.com, based on
two sharing). Package includes return flights from London Heathrow, 25–30
October.
3. November: Ashar Valley Triathlon & AlUla 24-Hour Endurance Race
Dates: 31 October – 1 November 2025 | Location:
Habitas AlUla & Camel Track
Athletes can push their limits in the Ashar Valley Triathlon,
featuring a 3,000m indoor row, a 3,000m bike ride, and a 300m swim. For
runners, the AlUla 24-Hour Endurance
Race challenges individuals and teams to complete as many laps
as possible around the iconic 8km Camel Track within 24 hours. Both events
promise a blend of competition, camaraderie, and stunning desert scenery.
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📍 Stay: Habitas AlUla
from £1,837 per person for three nights (via Expedia.co.uk, based on two
sharing). Package includes return flights from London Heathrow, 31 October – 3
November.
4. December: Geminid Meteor Shower
Dates: 4–20 December (Peak: 14 December 2025) | Location:
AlUla Manara & Gharameel Nature Reserves
The Geminids, famed for their multi-coloured meteors, will
light up AlUla’s internationally certified Dark Sky Park. Stargazers can witness up to 120 meteors
per hour at the peak, connecting with the ancient tradition of celestial
navigation once practiced in this desert oasis.
📍 Stay: Dar Tantora
for five nights from £2,506 per person (with one night free, saving £1,094, via
Expedia.co.uk, based on two sharing). Package includes return flights from
London Heathrow, 12–18 December.
Why now?
From pulsating festivals to silent desert skies, AlUla in late 2025 offers
something for every traveler – music lovers, wellness seekers, endurance
athletes, and stargazers alike. Combined with Saudi’s rising global tourism
profile, there has never been a better time to experience this extraordinary
desert jewel.
Source: https://www.traveldailymedia.com/
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