Athleb Mountain – The Skyscrapers of Madain Saleh

Just outside the barbed wire fence of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Madain Saleh, in Saudi Arabia, is the towering Athleb Mountain. They’re a breathtakingly gorgeous wonder that withstood the burning temperature of the desert.

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Athleb Mountain is just a few kilometers away outside Al Ula in Tabuk Province.

The Middle East is Closer Than You Think!

If you’re driving around the premises of Madian Saleh, you can never miss this incredible landscape that will take your breath away.

They look like towering skyscrapers of a once progressive city in eons past.

The mountain’s spires are like one of those that you see in cathedrals in Europe with Gothic architecture.

And wherever / whichever angle you’d be in for a selfie, Athleb Mountain would never fail to be a photogenic natural wonder in the background.

Who can’t resist taking a million selfies with this kind of desert view? 😀

HOTEL IN AL-ULA

Do you want to enjoy swimming in a pool while glamping in the middle of a desert? Habitas Al-Ula will surely wow you! Or do you want to stay in a caravan with 5-star amenities and service? The staff at Caravan by Habitas are waiting for your presence. For more great accommodations at Al Ula, you can find them here.

Things to do in Al Ula

There are a few things you can do in Al Ula. You can visit Madain Saleh, The Elephant Rock, the canyon, or go mountain climbing. Or, if you just want to chill, you can always sit around a campfire and drink tea while enjoying your shisha. And don’t forget to marvel at the shimmering beauty of the Maraya Concert Hall – dubbed as the largest mirrored building in the world by the Guinness World of Records.