After the fulfillment of your spiritual itineraries, it is highly recommended to spare quality time to explore the captivating and inviting Islamic world of the great Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This spectacular Saudi land is the must-visit site for your friends and family to create an everlastingly memories of Halal Holidays with them. Just look forward to explore the appealing culture of your Prophet ( SAW)’s land to deepen your religious knowledge and brushing up your historical-artistic and touristic interests. Your meticulously planned days to spend your Halal Holidays would enable you to notice the ray of the cultural revolution and positive changes in the Arabian environment notably related to women rights and leniency in their dress codes. The Saudi youth is really happy with this new cultural change. Saudi Measures to promote Tourism A laudable wave of change in Saudi Policies is the opening of doors for touristy purposes. The govt. has announced visas for 49 countries which include the U.K and the US citizens and allowed them to generate tourist revenues for the host country. The austere land and home of the glorious Holy Kaaba Makkah Mukarmah is already a spiritual treat for the Muslims across the globe. This Saudi city is undoubtedly commemorated by the Muslims who enter to perform their Hajj and Umrah itinerary. But this land is also welcoming for the Non-Muslim fellas to roam contentedly. Saudi Arabia- A Land with Hidden Treasures Along with the bustling twin cities of Mecca and Madinah and their associated awe-inspiring holy places, the Saudi land is brimmed with a plethora of worth-seeing treasures to be explored by your eyes. One of them is Al-Ula Al-Ula of Saudi Arabia Al-Ula is Saudi Arabia’s wondrous archaeological treasure house. This land is a treat to the eyes of the history students and fellows set on the archaeological survey. This is an area filled with pre-historic sites and landmarks. This Arabian hidden gem is located in the northwestern part of the Kingdom, around 25 km northeast of the city of Medina. Al-Ula the first Saudi Site to win UNESCO recognition This city is the first famous Saudi site to earn UNESCO recognition. This place lies in the heart of a large and spectacular valley with the palm grooves that run down the center of a wadi (dry river bed) The history students visiting there must get some exciting historical facts related to this age-old Arab city. Interesting Historical Facts about Al-Ula This city was formally a capital of the ancient Lihyans (also known as Deedans). The Dedan was a popular and well-organized Arabian Tribe with Deedan language. It played a great role in the culture and economics of the Arabian Peninsula. This ancient city became an epicenter for several trade routes for spices and incense coming from Egypt, Levant and North-Africa. The earthen landscape of Al-Ula envelopes the Al-Ula ruins, that are symbolic of traditional northern Arab Architecture. Al-Ula- A Gateway to Splendid Madain Saleh It is an inevitable part of UNESCO's world heritage. It is one of the most fascinating sites in Saudi Arabia. It unfolds the ancient imprints of Nabatean tribes who were the inevitable dwellers of the city about 2,000 years ago. You can fully get amazed by the beautiful mud ruins of the oldest inhabitants who lived there for centuries. The awe-inspiring Al-Ula fort is also worth going to visit. Recommendations for an Ideal Al-Ula Trip You can land Al-Ula from Riyadh to arrive at Al-Ula airport. You can ask your tour agent to stop at the Ula Museum or visit a local balm tree farm. It is the terrific city of forts and tombs. The peculiar worth viewing Al-Ula sites Ekmaa Mountain Lahyan open library, Elephant rock area (Mammoth Mountain) with traditional Saudi refreshment. In Madain Saleh, the recommended stops are Railway Station, Visitor Center, Girls Tombs, Al Diwan (Ethleeb mountain), Nabatean Water Reservoir, Nabatean Well and Al Farid Palace