Rihlat Travel News

Egypt National Day
2025-07-23 00:00 - 23:59 (Asia/Dubai)
Egypt’s National Day, observed on July 23rd, commemorates the 1952 Revolution that ended the monarchy and established the republic. The day features official events, parades, and celebrations across the country.

AlUla Ancient Kingdoms Festival
2025-11-20 00:00 - 2025-12-06 23:59
The Ancient Kingdoms Festival showcased specially curated tours and experiences, candlelit concerts, and unique exhibitions of artefacts from the ancient world. In a celebration of the famed incense route, visitors travelled back in time to discover how and why AlUla nurtured civilisations for millennia.

UAE National Day
2025-12-02 00:00 - 23:59
UAE National Day is celebrated on December 2nd. It marks the unification of the seven emirates in 1971, forming the United Arab Emirates. The day is celebrated with grand festivities, including parades, fireworks, and cultural events, showcasing the nation’s unity and achievements.

Winter at Tantora
2025-12-18 00:00 - 2026-01-10 23:59
As the temperature drops, the energy in AlUla rises with Winter at Tantora — a flagship festival that brings you closer to the very best of the region. From history and heritage to art, music, dining, and design, it’s a seasonal spectacle that captures AlUla’s spirit in full.

Stretching across several weeks, this cultural celebration was the first music and arts festival in the Kingdom, transforming every corner of AlUla into a vibrant stage of expression. Time Travelers immerse in the ancient rhythms of the land, Serenity Seekers find calm in refined settings, Space Wanderers explore vast landscapes dotted with artistic interventions, Beat Chasers come alive in star-lit concerts and modern culture, while Inner Voyagers uncover meaning in every thoughtfully crafted detail.

Named in honour of the traditional sundial in Old Town, around which communities gathered to mark the start of the planting season, Winter at Tantora offers an immersive showreel of the experiences that make AlUla truly unforgettable.

AlUla Arts Festival
2026-01-15 00:00 - 2026-02-16 23:59
AlUla Arts Festival is a vibrant annual celebration of creativity, where heritage meets contemporary expression. From immersive exhibitions and striking installations to live performances and multidisciplinary activations, the festival affirms AlUla’s place on the global cultural stage. It’s where Beat Chasers thrive in the rhythm of modern culture, and Inner Voyagers find inspiration in deeper stories and artistic reflection. With artist residencies, workshops, and thought-provoking discussions, the festival fosters meaningful cultural exchange and continues to push creative boundaries year after year.
