FlyZafy
Sign in
Maraya

AlUla, Saudi Arabia

Maraya

A concert and events hall in Ashar Valley clad entirely in mirrors, so it reflects the cliffs and desert around it. Access depends on events and reservations.

Favourite places

Local food

  • AlUla dates

    AlUla, Saudi Arabia

    AlUla's oasis has been farmed for thousands of years and is still full of date palms. Local varieties are sold fresh in season and packed all year — a good gift from the trip.

  • Mandi

    AlUla, Saudi Arabia

    Lamb or chicken cooked slowly over long-grain spiced rice, traditionally in a pit oven so the meat turns tender and smoky. Served on a big shared platter with a tomato and chilli salsa (daqoos).

Where to eat

Where to stay

  • Ashar Valley

    AlUla, Saudi Arabia

    Resorts and tented villas set among sandstone cliffs south of AlUla town, near Maraya and the airport. Quiet, scenic and best with a car.

    Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

  • AlUla town and the oasis

    AlUla, Saudi Arabia

    Hotels, guest houses and farm stays in and around the town and its palm oasis, close to the Old Town, cafés and the road north to Hegra.

    Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

Culture

AlUla is a conservative oasis community. Dress modestly in town (shoulders and knees covered), ask before photographing people, and never climb on, touch or scratch rock carvings and tombs — the inscriptions are thousands of years old and fragile. Take all litter with you.

History

Maraya ("mirrors" in Arabic) opened in 2019 as a venue for concerts, conferences and festivals such as Winter at Tantora. Its walls are covered in mirrored panels that reflect the sandstone mountains and sky, so the building almost disappears into the landscape. It has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the largest mirrored building in the world.

The building hosts performances, exhibitions and dinners in its spaces and rooftop restaurant during the season.

Tour plans

An evening at Maraya

Evening

  1. Step 1: Book

    Reserve an event, visit or dinner in advance.

  2. Step 2: Reflections at golden hour

    Arrive before sunset to see the cliffs in the mirrors.

  3. Step 3: Event or dinner

    Enjoy the performance or meal you booked.

Map

Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)

Travel information

Best time to visit

During the cool season (October–March), when most events take place. Late afternoon gives the best reflections.

How to get there

Maraya is in Ashar Valley, south of AlUla town and near the airport and the valley resorts. Drive or take a transfer.

Getting around

Short walk from parking to the building.

Travel tips

  • Access to the inside depends on events, visits or restaurant reservations — check Experience AlUla and book before you go.
  • Even without entry, the outside views may be limited to what the venue allows; ask your hotel.
  • Mirrors heat up and glare in the sun; bring sunglasses.

All destinations