The intricate interaction between art, nature and heritage over millennia roots AlUla’s cultural offer and provides a well of inspiration to artists today who are adding new layers to this legacy.

Wadi AlFann

Wadi AlFann, meaning ‘Valley of the Arts’, an awe-inspiring new global cultural destination for contemporary art.

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Woman in blue shroud - Installation art piece entitled 'Now You See Me, Now You Don't' by artist Manal AlDowayan for Desert X AlUla 202001
Gold Falls' installation art piece by artist Serge Attukwei Clottey for Desert X AlUla 2022
Sandstone rock formations in AlUla's serene desert landscape
Woman in abaya stands in front of 'Where the Dwellers Lay', an installation art piece by artist Dana Awartani

Desert X AlUla 2024

Open to all, Desert X AlUla is a biennial, temporary, international open-air art exhibition taking place onsite in AlUla’s ancient desertscape.

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Desert X AlUla 2022

Desert X AlUla, a recurring, site-responsive, international art exhibition taking place in the ancient landscapes of AlUla.

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People explore the 'Cortona on The Move' 1st edition exhibit
Crafted wooden board
Saudi woman in burqa sculpts a clay pot with her hands

Desert X AlUla 2020

The first edition of Desert X AlUla, a signalled intention to continue a legacy of delivering compelling encounters with today’s artists.

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Palm trees at night
Participants of AlUla's Artist Residency Programme sit on a couch against a desert landscape
Simple building lit up at night by artist Sofiane Si Merabet titled 'It’s Not Early Anymore' for AlUla's Artist Residency Programme

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