Discover 4 unique festivals in one at AlUla Moments
Life is made up of moments, and the AlUla Moments festival lets you celebrate every moment in the richest way possible.
Whether you are fascinated by heritage, intrigued by culture, or enthralled by adventure, the AlUla festival is where you need to be!
From inspiring your mind through the land’s regal history and stirring your body through adventure, to encouraging your soul to give in to silence and explore the quiet, the AlUla Moments festival creates the most enchanting experiences for every kind of traveller.
AlUla Winter Festival: These Moments Are Unmissable
AlUla Moments this season is determined to help you indulge in everything delightful. With an engaging schedule that effortlessly curates varied interests, such as art, music, heritage, history, adventure, and food, the AlUla Winter Festival is a kaleidoscope of human magic.
Indulge your senses in the most exotic of experiences at the AlUla Festival. Here are the four festivals that make the AlUla Saudi Festival an unforgettable experience:
1. Winter at Tantora
To be held between 21 December 2021 and 12 February 2022, Winter at Tantora is one of the most special festivals at AlUla Moments. An amalgamation of music and arts, this is a first-of-a-kind celebration in Saudi.
This six-week festival coincides with the arrival of spring in Saudi, an auspicious time when people start planting crops again. Winter at Tantora curates concerts where renowned celebrities from the world of music perform and take your heart away. From Andrea Bocelli to Magida El Roumi, you can watch these stars descend on earth and deliver the most mystical performances during Winter at Tantora.
Apart from music, expect fashion shows by Dolce & Gabbana, adrenaline-pumping horse races, polo tournaments, and more when participating in Winter at Tantora. When here, do be sure to visit the Harrat Viewpoint; you will not only enjoy the panoramic view of the city and the stars above, but also relish Greek cuisine with your companions.
2. AlUla Arts Festival
For all the art lovers in the house, AlUla Moments organises the most exquisite art experience that you will ever encounter. From 13 February to the end of March, AlUla Arts will bring to you some of the most mesmerising artistic talents and showcase their best works to you.
AlUla Arts at the AlUla Festival is a celebration of culture, of heritage, of everything that makes life worth living. Expect to see some avant-garde artistic expressions at the festival, all of which will be hosted at the majestic Maraya Concert Hall.
For cinema lovers, AlUla Arts Festival will organise an outdoor cinema experience to encourage all art-house Saudi movie-makers. Trust us, you do not want to miss this for the world!
3. AlUla Skies
From 27th February to 13th March 2022, the skies of AlUla will be filled with people exploring the views of the city at the AlUla Skies festival. This festival is one of the most vibrant and exciting celebrations at the AlUla Festival and is also the best way to view the awe-striking landscapes of this magical place.
With landscapes that look like scenes out of an Indiana Jones movie, AlUla is a geological marvel. By participating in the AlUla Skies Festival, you will be experiencing this marvel in a way that you cannot through a road trip or an ordinary vacation.
From floating on a hot air balloon across the skies of Hegra to sitting in a vintage plane and traversing the oasis, you can do it all at the AlUla Skies Festival. If you are looking for more thrill, try hopping onto a helicopter and watching the rocks of Madakheel. There is not a single dull day when taking part in the AlUla Skies Festival at AlUla Moments.
4. AlUla Wellness Festival
The fourth and final fiesta at the AlUla Festival is the AlUla Wellness Festival, a celebration of rest and rejuvenation.
The people of Saudi have historically been known for the art of relaxation. The AlUla Wellness Festival seeks to bring that to the world. By using light, sound, and space, as the necessary elements, you will be offered a sanctuary where you can put down your thoughts for a while and rest.
The Garden of Moments experience will rejuvenate you like never before. From yoga and breathing to meditation, you will be indulging in mindfulness practices throughout this festival.
For those of you who are seeking a more adventurous form of mindfulness, the Eco Trail will be a part of this festival where you can get your pool of happy hormones refilled! So from the 17th to the 27th of March 2022, you must come for the Wellness Festival at AlUla. You do not want to miss the boat on this opportunity!
The AlUla Festival is a perfectly curated festival that blends art, music, adventure, and wellness. It showcases the heritage of Saudi to the world while inviting the world to participate in every amazing experience that the country has to offer.
This winter, make it a point to visit AlUla in Saudi for this spectacular festival.
