AlUla Wellness Festival: An Immersive Experience that Elevates the Soul
Saudi Arabia offers an unparalleled opportunity to relax and recharge your energy in a recreational and relaxing experience at AlUla Wellness Festival.
Held amid the breathtaking scenery of AlUla ancient oasis, AlUla Wellness Festival is the largest of its kind in the Middle East, featuring a diverse array of rejuvenating activities that nurture the soul.
The annual festival, organized by AlUla Moments, is also a further testament to the Kingdom’s emphasis on strengthening its tourism sector, most notably the wellness tourism.
AlUla Wellness Festival 2024
AlUla Wellness Festival has returned this year for a fourth edition from October 17 to November 2, 2024. It offers a break from the hustle and bustle of urban life in the heart of AlUla ancient oasis, providing a unique opportunity for visitors to reconnect with themselves and with others.
The tranquility of the desert and the stunning landscape of AlUla’s nature create an immersive atmosphere for self-reflection and meditation. The event features yoga, meditation and art therapy sessions with world-renowned instructors, injecting visitors with positive energy and helping them to restore their physical and emotional balance.
Five Senses Sanctuary
AlUla Wellness Festival features a wide range of rejuvenating activities and events. The Five Senses Sanctuary is a prominent event that brings together a group of global wellness specialists who present meditation and yoga sessions.
It is a platform to revitalize all your senses in addition to enjoying the relaxing benefits of meditation and self-reflection, allowing your body and mind to heal in a soul nurturing experience.
All Day I Dream
It is an amazing musical event that captures visitors with its melodic tunes. This year, the event took place on the first two days of the Festival, October 17 and 18. Playing 9 hours of music per day, the All Day I Dream created a rejuvenating atmosphere in the heart of the desert with world-class DJs and melodic and soulful tunes.
Day one was more of a global concert, featuring POWEL, Fulltone, Dim Kelly, Facundo Mohrr, Matthew Dekay, and the legendary Lee Burridge. The vibrant music waves continued through the second day, with Zone+, AMONITA, Matthew Dekay, Lost Desert, and Lee Burridge playing their soothing tones that evoked emotions and inspired connection among audiences.
Furthermore, the music concerts were further boosted with the attractive artistic installations and alluring visuals in a sustainable and eco-friendly decoration.
Hegra Sound Bath
This awe-inspiring experience allowed visitors to indulge in a recharging experience amid the charming nature of AlUla. Held on October 21 at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hegra, nature lovers were able to recharge their energy under the bright moonlight in the Hegra Sound Bath.
Reflect on the magical moments of the #Hegra Sound Bath, where ancient landscapes and healing sounds came together to create a peaceful, meditative retreat. ✨🎶#AlUlaWellness
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— AlUla Moments لحظات العلا (@AlUlaMoments) October 29, 2024
The nature’s soothing vibrations reverberated through the ancient rock formations, creating a profound sense of relaxation and rejuvenation for the mind, body, and soul.
Wellness Tourism in Saudi Arabia
Wellness tourism means the travel to various destinations around the world in pursuit of promoting health and wellbeing. It includes activities that help in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, reducing stress, preventing disease, as well as boosting wellbeing.
Saudi Arabia has focused on developing wellness tourism as an emerging sector that significantly contributes to the economy. Hence, it fosters the economic diversification plans of Vision 2030.
To this end, the Kingdom has made substantial investments to promote wellness tourism by developing luxury resorts in Riyadh and along the Red Sea, such as AMAALA, and organizing events in the natural wellness sites, such as AlUla Wellness Festival.
