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AlUla visitor guide

Practical essentials for visiting AlUla, KSA. Every fact links to an official or government source.

Emergency numbers

  • Police, ambulance, fire 911
  • Without a Saudi SIM 112

Source: UK FCDO — getting help ↗

Getting around

  • Experience AlUla — official trip planning, tours and transfers between heritage sites (sites are far apart; most visitors use a car or booked transfers). Official site ↗

Airports

  • ULH · AlUla International — 24 km from the centre (straight line) · Directions ↗

Distances are straight-line from the city centre; road distance is longer.

Plan around my flight

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowHumidityRain
Jan21°C8°C47%5 mm
Feb22°C8°C39%7 mm
Mar28°C13°C29%8 mm
Apr32°C17°C24%5 mm
May37°C21°C18%1 mm
Jun41°C25°C16%0 mm
Jul41°C26°C20%0 mm
Aug42°C27°C20%0 mm
Sep40°C25°C19%0 mm
Oct35°C20°C26%1 mm
Nov27°C14°C43%12 mm
Dec22°C10°C47%6 mm

comfortable (avg high 32°C or below) · very hot (avg high 38°C or above)

Source: Open-Meteo — Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis, Copernicus/ECMWF), daily data 2016–2025 averaged by month ↗

Holidays & key dates (next 12 months)

  • Ramadan — Feb 9, 2027 – Mar 9, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
  • Saudi Founding Day — Feb 22, 2027
  • Eid al-Fitr — Mar 10, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
  • Arafat Day — May 16, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
  • Eid al-Adha — May 17, 2027 – May 19, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
  • Saudi National Day — Sep 23, 2027

All public holidays → · Long-weekend planner →

Etiquette & dress

  • Dress modestly in public: men and women should cover shoulders and knees; avoid tight or revealing clothing.
  • Women are not required to wear an abaya or headscarf as visitors, except at mosques.
  • Respect prayer times and Ramadan rules on eating and drinking in public during daylight.

Source: Visit Saudi — public decorum ↗ · UK FCDO — local laws and customs ↗

Visas & entry

Entry rules depend on your nationality and change often. Check the official portals before you book.

Currency & tipping

Saudi riyal (SAR). Pegged to the US dollar at SAR 3.75 = US$1.

Source: Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) ↗

Tipping is generally appreciated but not expected.

Source: Experience AlUla — plan your trip ↗

Plan your time in AlUla

Facts checked Oct 30, 2026. Always confirm with the official source before you travel.