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Al-Ula
City in Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Overview
Al-Ula is a captivating desert city in northwestern Saudi Arabia, renowned for its UNESCO-listed tombs of Hegra, dramatic rock formations, and ancient history. With a blend of traditional architecture and modern tourism infrastructure, it's a gateway to some of the Kingdom's most impressive heritage sites.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Saudi Arabia
Region
Al Madinah
Population
32,413
Time Zone
Asia/Riyadh
Coordinates
26.61°, 37.92°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,216
Local Cost
$700
Local Income
$950
Cashless
40
English
30
Temperature
24.5°C
Summer Avg
33.0°C
Winter Avg
14.6°C
Record High
46.8°C
Record Low
-3.9°C
Humidity
26%
Precipitation
22 mm
Internet Speed
76 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
36 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ULH
Distance
24 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 56 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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