AlUla emerges as hub for film tourism with growing audiovisual productions
- Feb 13
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AlUla, Saudi Arabia, February 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – AlUla has become a prominent destination for film tourism, leveraging its natural and historical sites as locations for international and local film productions.
In 2025, the governorate hosted 83 audiovisual projects, including feature films, documentaries, television programs, commercials, music videos, and short films. In 2024, AlUla accommodated 85 productions, demonstrating sustained activity in the region’s audiovisual sector.
The region’s appeal has attracted filmmakers from around the world, transforming cinematic locations into tourism drivers and increasing the participation of national talent within production crews. Film AlUla supports this ecosystem by providing infrastructure, regulatory assistance, and logistical services for productions.
AlUla Studios serve as a fully integrated production facility, offering soundstages, outdoor backlots, set construction workshops, production offices, and supporting facilities such as dressing, makeup, costume rooms, and advanced recording studios. These capabilities enable seamless filming, recording, and post-production while leveraging the governorate’s natural beauty.
The combination of film production and tourism has enhanced AlUla’s visibility, promoting its natural and historical sites and fostering a tourism model driven by cultural and visual content.
