- Festival blended AlUla’s rich cultural tapestry with contemporary wellness trends, leveraging the natural tranquillity and therapeutic qualities of the oasis
- Events included AlUla Duathlon, AlUla Half Marathon, Ashar Valley Triathlon, AlUla 4-Hour Endurance Race, Yoga classes and more
- Activities showcased stunning locations including Elephant Rock, Harrat Viewpoint, Heart of the Oasis, Hegra, and the Old Town Amphitheatre
AlUla : AlUla Wellness Festival has concluded after attracting thousands of visitors to experience nine days of exclusive wellness and fitness events and activations hosted across the region’s iconic landscapes.
Focussing on enhancing physical and mental wellbeing, the festival featured a diverse range of high-performance and endurance events including AlUla Duathlon, AlUla Half Marathon, Ashar Valley Triathlon and AlUla 24-Hour Endurance Race, hosted alongside the AlUla Yoga Programme and wellness events, that blended wellness and mindfulness practices with local heritage and iconic scenery.
Activations during the festival took place in breathtaking surroundings, showcasing the natural beauty of AlUla, including Elephant Rock, Harrat Viewpoint, Heart of the Oasis, Hegra, and the Old Town Amphitheatre.
The festival successfully blended AlUla’s rich cultural tapestry with contemporary wellness trends, leveraging the natural tranquillity and therapeutic qualities of the oasis.
Discussing the unmistakable ambiance and setting of AlUla Wellness Festival, Aldrin Dela Vega, Instructor at Les Mills said: “We held our sessions at elephant rock which is incredible. It’s a really iconic place, it’s amazing to teach a class in such a breathtaking location.
“It was so nice to see local people joining the class and having their first experience of body pump. To do these classes here, with these incredible views is truly mind-blowing. AlUla is truly unique, the atmosphere the surroundings, there’s truly nothing like it anywhere else in the world.”
Returning to the event for the second time, Sara Sami O Aldulaijan, Yoga Instructor at 5 Senses, explained how the atmosphere at the event is something that is unmatched by other wellness event held across the world.
“AlUla is so welcoming, it feels amazing to be back, this year there are so many locations hosting events, so we get to experience and explore more of AlUla. Events like this in Saudi Arabia are a wonderful way to enter this world that people weren’t able to explore just a few years ago. It’s a great way for people to understand what this country is like and the amazing events and attractions that are here for people to experience.
“I love the energy and the vibe, it’s like time stops here and we’re all just enjoying the moment together. The connection you feel with yourself and the environment here is a completely different level. There’s no event quite like this anywhere in the world.”
AlUla Moments has a full calendar of events running year-round with various events, including Hegra Candlelit Classics, the Ancient Kingdoms Festival, AlUla Arts Festival, Winter at Tantora, AlUla Desert Polo, AlUla Trail Race 2026 and much more.
