Al Madinah Province in western Saudi Arabia combines Madinah, the city of the Prophet's Mosque, with AlUla's UNESCO-listed Hegra, the Red Sea port of Yanbu, and early Islamic sites at Badr, Khaybar and Uhud. This guide covers sights, hotels, food, access rules for non-Muslims and getting around.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Anwar Al-Madinah Mövenpick Hotel
Anwar Al-Madinah Mövenpick Hotel is a luxury hotel in Markazia (Central Area), Badaah, Madinah, about 0.5 km in a straight line from Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (the Prophet's Mosque). Most guests walk to prayers.
Madinah Hilton Hotel
Madinah Hilton Hotel is a luxury hotel in Markazia (Central Area), Badaah, Madinah, about 0.4 km in a straight line from Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (the Prophet's Mosque). Most guests walk to prayers.
Dar Al Iman InterContinental
Dar Al Iman InterContinental is a luxury hotel in Markazia (Central Area), Badaah, Madinah, about 0.4 km in a straight line from Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (the Prophet's Mosque). Most guests walk to prayers.
Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah
Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah is a luxury hotel in Markazia (Central Area), Badaah, Madinah, about 0.4 km in a straight line from Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (the Prophet's Mosque). Most guests walk to prayers.
Shaza Regency Plaza Hotel
Shaza Regency Plaza Hotel is a luxury hotel in Markazia (Central Area), Badaah, Madinah, about 0.6 km in a straight line from Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (the Prophet's Mosque). Most guests walk to prayers.
Pullman ZamZam Madinah
Pullman ZamZam Madinah is a luxury hotel in Bani Khidrah, near Quba Road, Madinah, about 0.5 km in a straight line from Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (the Prophet's Mosque). Most guests walk to prayers.
Crowne Plaza Madinah
Crowne Plaza Madinah is a luxury hotel in Bani Khidrah, near Quba Road, Madinah, about 0.5 km in a straight line from Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (the Prophet's Mosque). Most guests walk to prayers.
Habitas AlUla
Habitas AlUla (Our Habitas) is a luxury desert resort of villa-style rooms near the Maraya concert hall area of AlUla, roughly 350-400 km by road north of Madinah. Guests normally fly to AlUla International Airport or drive from Madinah.
Radisson Blu Hotel Yanbu
Radisson Blu Hotel Yanbu is a mid-range hotel in Yanbu on the Red Sea coast, roughly 200-240 km by road west of Madinah. Yanbu suits business travellers, divers and beach-trip stays; a hire car or taxi is needed to get around.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Maraya Social
Restaurant in the Maraya building in AlUla; confirm current opening and reservations on the AlUla visitor site, experiencealula.com.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Maraya concert hall visit
Visit the mirror-clad Maraya venue in AlUla; check the AlUla events calendar on experiencealula.com for concerts and tickets.
Elephant Rock sunset
Arrange a private or hotel-booked sunset visit to the Elephant Rock sandstone formation near AlUla.
Hegra (Al-Hijr) guided visit
Visit the UNESCO-listed Nabataean tombs of Hegra; entry is by booked guided tour, arranged through experiencealula.com.
Jabal Ikmah open-air library
See ancient Dadanitic and Aramaic inscriptions carved on the rock walls of Jabal Ikmah; visit by booked guided tour.
Dadan archaeological site
Explore the capital of the ancient kingdoms of Dadan and Lihyan; a guided visit gives the best context.
Sharaan Nature Reserve
Protected desert reserve north-east of AlUla; access is by organised experience through AlUla operators.
Haramain high-speed train, business class
Take business class on the Haramain high-speed train between Madinah and Makkah or Jeddah; tickets are sold on sar.com.sa.
Dar Al Madinah Museum visit
Visit the museum covering the history and architecture of Madinah; confirm opening hours and tickets with the museum before going.
Private ziyarah circuit to Quba, Uhud and Qiblatayn
Hire a private car with driver through the hotel concierge, Uber or Careem to visit Quba Mosque, Mount Uhud and the Qiblatayn area.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Option
- Private car with driver through the hotel concierge, Uber or Careem premium cars
- Option
- Haramain high-speed train business class between Madinah, Makkah and Jeddah
- Option
- Domestic flights to AlUla International Airport