Wadi al-'Ula is a wadi in western Saudi Arabia. Wadi Al Ula is a tributary of the Wadi Jizal. The main town of the Wadi Al Ula' is Al-'Ula.

Wadi AlFann, meaning ‘Valley of the Arts’, is an awe-inspiring new global cultural destination for contemporary art. Not yet open to the public, era-defining works by some of the most compelling artists from around the world will be permanently placed in the monumental landscape of AlUla.

Translating to “Valley of the Arts,” this new cultural destination is a blank canvas for large-scale art. Take a walking tour through the valley to see some unique, dramatic, and impressive works of contemporary art. Hey! Explore Al Ula, home to ancient wonders and stunning landscapes.

Apr 10, 2025 · Wadi AlFann will offer a profound opportunity to experience art in dialogue with nature. Learning from the desert, the artists are responding to the landscape of AlUla, taking inspiration from its dramatic topography, undulating vistas, remarkable geological structures and complex natural ecosystem.

Wadi AlFann, or “Valley of the Arts,” is an ambitious, permanent art venue located in the desert canyons of AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Part of a wider effort to promote tourism, emphasizing nature and heritage sites, the venue will serve as a one-of-a-kind showcase for world-renowned contemporary land artists, intermixed within 25 miles of desert ...

Dec 19, 2022 · Saudi Arabia's newfound status as a home for regional artistic innovation shows no sign of slowing down. Held at the UNESCO world heritage site of Al Ula, the ambitious Wadi AlFann project combines art with leisure to give fresh life to the desert.

The hike encompasses two distinct wadis. The upper wadi is a narrow, rocky, and dry area. The main attraction here is the Big Arch. In contrast, the lower wadi is wider, sandy, and relatively lush. It concludes with a significant drop offering a splendid view of the sandy plain at its mouth and the palm plantations in the main wadi of Al-Ula.

Jan 29, 2025 · Presented by Wadi AlFann, the exhibition, curated by Michael Govan of LACMA, offers a unique preview of Turrell's upcoming monumental commission for Wadi AlFann, a sprawling contemporary art...

Oct 3, 2019 · Covering an area the size of New Jersey (8,600 square miles), al-Ula’s arid landscape is relieved by Wadi al-Qura (Valley of Villages), a lush aquifer-fed oasis, home to the modern agricultural town of al-Ula (pop. 6,000), and the …

Al-Ula is the capital of the governorate of the same name that is part of Madinah Province. It is located in the Wadi Al-Qura, a valley oriented north-south between, on the west, the lava fields of the Harrat 'Uwayrid, and the sandstone massif of the Jibal Ath-Thumayid.