About Al Ula Heritage Village

Ad-Deborah, also known as the Al-‘Ula Heritage Village, is a Saudi Arabian village built over 800 years ago. The amazing part is that it was still inhabited until the 1980s.

Photographers, historians, and amateur archaeologists alike will be fascinated at how society was able to live in this village. The houses were constructed so closely together the outer ones form a protective wall. Ad-Deerah looks like a ghost town with its narrow alleyways. There are 1,000 mud-brick houses to explore, seemingly built one on top of the other. Take amazing photos of the old stairways, the marketplace, and empty doorways. For a better view climb the hill to the fortress overlooking the village to see the maze of winding streets.

Visitors and tourists enjoy watching the solar clock that measures the seasons. It is a stone planted into the ground in front of the pyramid building. The sun reaches the stone once a year in December.
 

Must See

  • Al Ula Viewpoint. 
  • Mountain Jebel Khuraibah.
  • Castle Al Ula Fort. 
  • Museum Al Ula Antiquities
  • Heritage Museum. 
  • Historic Site Umm Al Daraj. 
  • Mountain Mt Almejder

How to reach

If you take a flight it takes 2 hours and 39 minutes then another 23 minutes for a taxi from and cost you 1,241.21 SAR- 3,569.90 SAR.

If you drive from Riyadh to Al Ula it takes 12 hours and 42minutes

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Heritage Village - Metro: M2; Bus: 21, 29, 8, 93,  Try these transit alternatives Al Ghubaiba Metro Station.

Tips

  • Try to start your day as early as possible to beat the crowd and heat.
  • Wear comfortable shoes because there are many descending stairs.
  • Dress moderately.
  • Carry enough water, hats, etc. 
  • You can carry snacks and enjoy if you are traveling by car. 
  • This museum has some rare and good collection of real jewel where you will learn a lot about the history of the various dynasties that ruled over the Islamic world.
  • While you are there you can explore the nearby mosques, unique cafes, authentic restaurants, and incredible bazaar. 

     

Visit Time

Sunday:            Open 24 hours.
Monday:           Open 24 hours.
Tuesday:          Open 24 hours.
Wednesday:     Open 24 hours.
Thursday:         Open 24 hours.
Friday:              Open 24 hours.
Saturday:          Open 24 hours.

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

2 to 3 hours

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 30.45°C

 

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