AlUla Celebrates Citrus Harvest with 2025 Citrus Season
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) launches the Citrus Season 2025 from January 3 to 11 to coincide with the peak harvest period, underscoring the RCU’s commitment to supporting the agricultural sector and establishing AlUla as a premier agritourism destination.
The Citrus Season aims to stimulate economic growth through community-focused initiatives and sustainable development projects. It provides a vital platform for local farmers to market their produce, which yields thousands of tons of fruit annually between November and February, contributing significantly to the region’s agricultural and economic development.
The event will showcase the diverse range of citrus fruits cultivated in AlUla, home to over 5,000 farms containing 405,000 trees of 29 distinct varieties. These include oranges, sweet lemons, bergamots, sugar oranges, mandarins, clementines, grapefruits, and kumquats.
Covering 701 hectares, these farms produce 14,000 tons of citrus fruit annually, accounting for a significant portion of the Kingdom's total annual citrus production of 160,000 tons. This demonstrates AlUla’s crucial role in strengthening the national agricultural sector and supporting economic diversification.
The RCU prioritizes the development of AlUla’s agricultural sector to expand economic opportunities, increase producer competitiveness, create opportunities for local residents, and offer visitors unique experiences through interactive activities that highlight the importance of agriculture to the region’s present and future.
This year’s Citrus Season will feature exhibition spaces for local families and farmers, a variety of events for residents and visitors, and a training course designed to equip families and chefs with the skills to utilize citrus fruits in the preparation of diverse culinary creations.
Along with the AlUla Dates Season, the Citrus Season represents a key economic driver, showcasing AlUla’s rich agricultural heritage. Dates and citrus fruits play a vital role in supporting the local economy and enhancing the presence of AlUla products in local and regional markets, advancing the RCU’s goals of achieving sustainable development.
