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When you fly from Melbourne 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.
Melbourne Airport is Australia’s award-winning gateway, where you can enjoy a luxurious start to your global journey. Whether you're travelling for business or leisure, navigating the airport is simple and stress-free.
For convenient access, short and long-term parking is readily available, including business parking just a few metres from the main building. If you're taking public transport, hop onto the Skybus, which runs every 15 minutes to and from the city centre. Alternatively, try other reliable bus services that operate throughout the day. Taxis, pre-booked limousines and car rental services are also on hand outside the main entrances.
Qatar Airways departs from Terminal 2, which exclusively handles outbound international flights. Within this terminal, you can easily check in and relax before your journey. While waiting, take advantage of the Air Lounge for a quick bite before boarding, or explore the range of retail outlets for last-minute shopping. Here, you'll discover everything from Australian produce and elegant accessories to perfumes and souvenirs. Plus, admire Aboriginal art decorating the terminals while you dine on international cuisine at the excellent restaurants.
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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