This region, located in the province of Medina in the northwest of the country, is at the heart of the ambitious and modern development plan named “Vision 2030”, driven by HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and implemented by the Kingdom since 2016. A territory 4.5 times larger than France, which opened its doors to the world in 2019 and revealed previously hidden treasures like AlUla.
A scenic roadway as well as bicycle, equestrian and pedestrian trails will offer smooth journeys. A 46km low-carbon tram line will connect AlUla International Airport to the five districts.The 20 km Wadi of Hospitality running along the ancient oasis’s bed will connect the five districts and act as the green pedestrian ‘spine’ of The Journey Through Time.Fifteen new cultural assets including museums, galleries and cultural centres will be the landmarks across each district.A 9 km portion, constituting the heart of the Cultural Oasis, will be fully rejuvenated, starting in AlUla Old Town. The districts will focus on an existing heritage site and will be traversed by AlUla’s ancient oasis.The districts are AlUla Old Town (District 1) Dadan (District 2) Jabal Ikmah (District 3) Nabataean Horizon (District 4) and Hegra Historical City (District 5). Five districts spanning the 20 km heart of AlUla will serve as waypoints on the Journey Through Time, from Old Town in the south to Hegra Historical City in the north, adorned by the site’s natural and cultural heritage.“The plan contributes to the advancement of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, opening a new chapter in the development of AlUla as a Living Museum while accelerating the growth of a diversified economy and vibrant community,” reads an official release by the destination.
It is also becoming a new cultural destination in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and the chairman of the Royal Commission for AlUla, Mohammed bin Salman has launched ‘The Journey Through Time Masterplan that aims to transform AlUla into a global destination for heritage, nature, art, and culture.ĪlUla is known for its impressive natural beauty and archaeological diversity.