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When you fly from Houston to AlUla with Qatar Airways, every detail is carefully designed to make your journey exceptional from the moment you board. Experience renowned hospitality as our attentive cabin crew welcomes you, ensuring you are well cared for throughout your flight. Step into a modern aircraft interior, where spacious seating and elegant design create a relaxing atmosphere. Settle in and explore Oryx One, our award-winning in-flight entertainment system, offering thousands of movies, TV shows and games. Whether you prefer a light snack or full-course meal, enjoy a menu of gourmet cuisine, freshly prepared and inspired by global flavours. With plush pillows, soft blankets and luxury amenity kits, you can rest in unmatched comfort and arrive feeling refreshed.
Prepare for your journey at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, one of the world’s busiest and best-organised air facilities serving Houston, Texas. As you plan your departure, note that IAH is approximately 26 miles from the city centre, making taxis, limousine services and regular bus services excellent transport options. You can catch a bus easily from the METRORail Downtown Transit Center station, with services running every 30 minutes.
If you are driving, the airport offers over 25,000 parking spaces, including economy parking at the ecopark, connected to the terminals via a free shuttle service. Once inside, navigating between the five terminals is simple using the underground inter-terminal train or the shuttle bus connecting Terminals A, B and C.
International flights, such as those with Qatar Airways, depart from the state-of-the-art Terminal D, also known as the Mickey Leland International Terminal. Before your flight, you can enjoy the various facilities and amenities. Visit the food court in the departures area for a selection of snacks, quick meals and coffee. Browse exclusive outlets for locally made Texan products and souvenirs, including hats and boots. For relaxation before boarding, consider visiting the wellness centre for a massage or treatment.
AlUla is a unique crossroads of civilisations and modern development, where you can admire millennia-old heritage and contemporary sophistication. Explore this destination by roaming around the stunning desert landscape and go into the heart of the ancient oasis.
Begin with a visit to Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ancient Nabataean city features over 110 remarkably preserved tombs carved into the golden sandstone rock, clearly revealing the stories of a bygone era. Discover the historical city of Dadan, the former capital of the Dadanite and Lihyanite kingdoms. Then head to the nearby Jabal Ikmah, often described as an ‘open-air library’ due to its abundance of ancient rock inscriptions.
For exciting outdoor adventures, enjoy a hot air balloon ride offering breath-taking views of the canyons, or go stargazing at the International DarkSky Park. To marvel at an iconic sight, experience the vast, natural sandstone sculpture known as Elephant Rock.
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