Al Ula, oasis on the frankincense route

Yesterday, we arrived in Al Ula, an oasis on the "frankinsense route" and unesco heritage site.
It reflects the effort of Saudi Arabia since its opening to foreigners two years ago to create a premium tourist industry. A whole town of mud buildings is in the process of being rebuilt, an international airport in the middle of the dessert, premium adventure-and, bus tours, fenced-in historical sites and the creation of a huge dessert game reserve with animals being repatriated into their natural habitat.
And, what a pleasure, absolutely premium restaurants! Unfortunately without wine!
To note is that a few days ago RAMADAN began, where people don't eat nor drink during daylight hours. During the day "everything" shop
Is closed and at 20:00hrs everyone breaks fast and life goes on all night.もっと詳しく