Is Al Ula the Grand Canyon of Saudi Arabia?

Is Al Ula the Grand Canyon of Saudi Arabia? From above, it looks like one but not completely like it. The panoramic views of sandstones and rock formations are breathtakingly stunning as the sun goes down. But going up there is quite interesting – you’ll pass through a steep, zigzag road that can be really dangerous.

See these photos below and judge for yourself if this place has similar features to The Grand Canyon in the USA.

Is Al Ula the Grand Canyon of Saudi Arabia?

Is Al Ula the Grand Canyon of Saudi Arabia?
Is Al Ula the Grand Canyon of Saudi Arabia?
Is Al Ula the Grand Canyon of Saudi Arabia?
Al Ula is just a few minutes drive to Madain Saleh (Saudi Arabia).
Is Al Ula the Grand Canyon of Saudi Arabia?
Beautiful Al Ula is just a few minutes drive to Madain Saleh (Saudi Arabia).
Al Ula the Grand Canyon of Saudi Arabia?
Al Ulah is the Grand Canyon of Saudi Arabia?
Al Ulah, Saudi Arabia?
Stunning Al Ula is just a few minutes drive to Madain Saleh (Saudi Arabia).
Al Ulah, Saudi Arabia
Al Ula is just a few minutes drive to Madain Saleh (Saudi Arabia).
Al Ula is the Grand Canyon of Saudi Arabia?
Sunset in Al Ula, Saudi Arabia
Sunset in Al Ulah, Saudi Arabia
Watch the Sunset in Al Ula, Saudi Arabia
Sunset in Al Ulah, Saudi Arabia
Sunset in Al Ulah, Saudi Arabia
Sunset in Al Ulah, Saudi Arabia
Watch the Sunset in Al Ulah, Saudi Arabia
Sunset in Al Ulah, Saudi Arabia
Sunset in Al Ula, Saudi Arabia
Sunset in Al Ulah, Saudi Arabia
Sunset in Al Ula, Saudi Arabia

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.

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A wanderer. A frustrated photographer. Hiker. Lover. Half extrovert, half introvert. Solo traveler.

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