6 gifts worth picking up from AlUla’s Winter at Tantora festival

6 gifts worth picking up from AlUla’s Winter at Tantora festival

With Winter at Tantora season in full swing until Jan. 10, here are some gifts worth picking up from AlUla’s Old Town.

  1. Kumquats
    Kumquats
    The vibrant, date-sized, orange-like citrus fruit native to the land is a seasonal delight. Can be eaten whole, skin and all.
  2. Dates
    Dates
    The northwest is known for its low humidity and the date varieties grown locally are extra soft, with candy-like sweetness.
  3. Moringa products
    Moringa products
    Soaps, oils, scrubs and moisturizers made from the nutrient-rich plant indigenous to AlUla will have your skin soft and smelling fresh. 
  4. Incense and candles
    Incense and candles
    Traditional AlUla scents in resin and candle form reflect the area’s ancient role on the historic Incense Road.
  5. Palm-frond handicrafts
    Palm-frond handicrafts
    Baskets, trays and woven keychains all made using traditional techniques; perfect to carry your goodies and snacks.
  6. Souvenirs
    Souvenirs
    Handmade sandstone jewelry and clay mugs make excellent souvenirs. You will find miniature carvings, pieces reflecting Nabataean designs and locally crafted ceramics.