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November 2026

The skies festival opens the cool season

6–15 Nov · AlUla Skies Festival

6–7 Nov · Balloon glow at Hegra

9 Nov · New moon

13–14 Nov · Balloon glow at Elephant Rock

15 Nov · Leonid meteor shower

Saturdays · Hegra Geology Hike

6–15 November: AlUla Skies Festival

Sunrise balloon flights over Hegra (AlUla Skyrise, from SAR 990), tethered rides at AlManshiyah Plaza, night hikes and outdoor films at Our Habitas.

Hot Air Balloon Glow Show

Lit-up balloons with music and performers at Hegra on 6–7 November and at Elephant Rock on 13–14 November.

Stargazing at AlUla Fort

Free telescope sessions with an astronomer and a Rawi storyteller, 7–11pm on most festival nights; the moonless window runs 7–12 November.

15 November: Leonids at Jabal Ikmah

A free evening to watch the Leonid meteor shower at its peak in the canyon.

Hegra Geology Hike

Every Saturday from 24 October to 12 December: a 1¾-hour guided walk through Hegra’s rock, from SAR 150.

Qissa bi Qissa

A free “swap a story” experience running until 31 December.

The cool season begins

Desert camps, fire pits and outdoor dining return, and November weekends get busy; book early.

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