Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan shared photos from her trip to AlUla, Saudi Arabia, showcasing its stunning desert landscapes, ancient sites, and luxury resorts. AlUla features historic tombs, Elephant Rock, the mirrored Maraya Hall, and a restored Old Town offering cultural experiences
Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan's latest travel diary looks like it's been lifted straight out of a cinematic desert fantasy. The actress dropped a carousel of pictures from her getaway to AlUla in Saudi Arabia and honestly, it's giving major wanderlust vibes. In one stunning photo, Sara lounges in the pool of what looks like a luxury resort, framed by the region's signature sandstone cliffs.
Those massive red rock formations rise like molten sculptures against the sky, shifting hues as the sun moves. They turn soft coral at sunrise to crimson at noon. They are the same rocks that have guarded this ancient valley for thousands of years, silently watching caravans, kings, and now, Instagram influencers, pass by.
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Her night shots capture a completely different energy. We see a tranquil pool scene with a moonlit sky and fine desert sand beneath her feet. There was also a warm moment with her mother, Amrita Singh, against golden dunes. Sara's fitness game didn't take a break either. She shared a clip of herself working out amid giant rock formations that look straight out of The Lion King's Pride Rock. For a dose of adventure, she also hopped on a bike to explore AlUla's desert streets.
“Maybe God created the desert so that man could appreciate the date trees - The Alchemist,” the actress wrote as caption.
5 Places To Visit In Saudi Arabia's AlUla
AlUla is one of Saudi Arabia's most surreal destinations. It is a living open-air museum filled with ancient tombs, petroglyphs, and natural wonders. From the iconic Elephant Rock (Jabal AlFil) to the hauntingly beautiful Hegra, Saudi's first UNESCO World Heritage site, every corner tells a story older than time.
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Here are five must-visit destinations:
1. Hegra (Madain Saleh) - Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage site, Hegra is an ancient Nabataean city carved into massive sandstone cliffs. Over 100 monumental tombs are spread across the desert, each with intricate facades and inscriptions that date back more than 2,000 years.
2. Elephant Rock (Jabal Al Fil) - This naturally shaped rock formation resembles a giant elephant with its trunk touching the ground. Surrounded by wide-open desert, it is a perfect sunset spot where the sandstone turns deep red.
3. Maraya Concert Hall - Meaning “mirror” in Arabic, Maraya is the world's largest mirrored building. It reflects the desert landscape so perfectly that it almost disappears into its surroundings. Inside, it hosts international concerts, art exhibitions, and cultural events.
4. Dadan and Jabal Ikmah - Once the capital of the Dadanite and Lihyanite kingdoms, this area is an open-air museum filled with history. At Dadan, visitors can see ancient tombs carved high into red cliffs, believed to belong to kings and nobles. A short drive away, Jabal Ikmah features hundreds of rock inscriptions and petroglyphs, often called ‘the open library of AlUla.'
5. AlUla Old Town and Oasis Trail - Old Town AlUla is a beautifully restored maze of mud-brick houses and narrow alleys that once sheltered pilgrims and traders. Today, it's lined with local cafes, art galleries, and rooftop viewpoints. The nearby Oasis Trail offers a peaceful walk through palm groves, citrus orchards, and irrigation channels.
