AlUla Wellness Festival 2025: A Journey to Rejuvenation

Travelers from the UAE seeking a unique wellness retreat this autumn need look no further than Saudi Arabia’s AlUla.

From October 24 to November 1, the annual AlUla Wellness Festival returns, promising a stunning blend of endurance events, mindfulness sessions, and scenic fitness experiences in a breathtaking natural setting.

Set against the dramatic backdrop of ancient valleys and sandstone cliffs, the 2025 edition seamlessly merges wellness with AlUla’s rich heritage.

Part of the AlUla Moments calendar, this year’s festival introduces new activities designed to cater to a wide range of fitness levels.

Highlights include triathlons, ultramarathons, and mountaintop yoga, offering an immersive escape just a short flight from the UAE.

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From Yoga to Your Next Challenge

The 2025 AlUla Wellness Festival strikes a perfect balance between physical activity and mental rejuvenation, with programs tailored to every fitness level.

Attendees can participate in calming yoga sessions or push their limits with high-intensity endurance events, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

Exciting New Features

This year’s festival debuts several thrilling additions to its lineup:

• AlUla Duathlon (Opening Event): This multi-distance race, offering Olympic, Sprint, and Kids categories, combines cycling and running across desert, oasis, and mountain landscapes. The Winter Park race village adds vibrant energy with food stalls and live DJ performances.
  
  
• AlUla Half Marathon (October 25): Open to participants of all ages, with distances ranging from 1.5km for kids to a scenic 21.1km course through AlUla’s heritage sites. This event also serves as an ideal warm-up for the 2026 Riyadh Marathon.
  
  
• Ashar Valley Triathlon: Hosted at Our Habitas AlUla, this indoor-outdoor event includes rowing, cycling, and swimming, topped off with a premium breakfast in a luxurious setting.
  
  
• Ride with the Pros: Amateur cyclists can train alongside Team Jayco AlUla during two 90km group rides. Riders will receive professional coaching, nutritional advice, and technical assistance.
  
  
• AlUla 24-Hour Endurance Race: Held on the 8km Camel Track, solo runners or teams of up to 12 will attempt to complete as many laps as possible within 24 hours, pushing their stamina and teamwork to the limit.
  
  

Finding Stillness in Nature

For those seeking a more serene experience, the popular AlUla Yoga Program returns with 78 sessions, set amidst luxury resorts like Banyan Tree, Our Habitas AlUla, and Shaden.

Meanwhile, fitness enthusiasts can enjoy 22 dynamic classes led by elite trainers at iconic landmarks such as Elephant Rock, Maraya Rooftop, and Hegra—creating a perfect synergy of movement and the natural world.

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AlUla’s Global Wellness Appeal

Combining its awe-inspiring landscapes, cultural heritage, and carefully curated wellness experiences, AlUla continues to cement its reputation as a premier destination for those yearning to reconnect with mind, body, and spirit.

Whether you’re drawn to the challenges of endurance sports or the calming allure of yoga amidst the cliffs, the AlUla Wellness Festival offers something truly unique.

Stay tuned for more event details and registration opportunities as this unforgettable celebration of wellness approaches.

Source: gulfnews

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