Ancient Kingdoms Festival in AlUla Continues Diverse Activities Over the Holiday

The Ancient Kingdoms Festival in AlUla continues this week with a range of cultural programs and immersive experiences that reconnect visitors with the region’s ancient heritage through multisensory storytelling.

 Visitors enjoy activities inspired by historic trade routes, blending traditional market narratives with the aromas and flavors of the past to offer a vibrant reflection of AlUla’s cultural depth.

 The festival features local storytellers, artisans, and historians who bring AlUla’s heritage to life, sharing their crafts and narratives with visitors from around the world.

 Key attractions include the Hegra After Dark experience at Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, with light shows and projections that showcase the Nabataean civilization, as well as the Stories from the Sky drone show featuring hundreds of drones in a visually striking display.

 Additional immersive experiences include the Jabal Ikmah exploration of ancient inscriptions, various activities in the Old Town, guided walks through Hegra’s geological landmarks, and dedicated children’s tours, providing enriching discovery opportunities for visitors of all ages.