AlUla celebrates Saudi Arabian craft traditions among the boutiques of Old Town where handwoven textiles narrate the folklore of nomadic desert tribes and delicate jewellery recalls the caravans that crisscrossed this ancient trade route. Wander too along the narrow lanes of Shaker Market, following the aromas of local spices and traditional coffee roasters.
Ethically harvested AlUla-grown citrus, dates and date syrups fill the palm tree-dappled AlManshiyah Plaza, a locals’ favourite gathering place with its farmer’s market and festive ambience. Among the must-have souvenirs from AlUla are Saudi Arabia’s aromatic olibanum oil used for thousands of years as a natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, and cold pressed moringa oil, an all-around elixir known for its many health benefits.
