Maraya, meaning mirror or reflection in Arabic is the name of a mirrored building situated in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. The building is made up of 9,740 mirrored panels, making it the largest mirrored building in the world and a Guinness World Record holding architectural marvel.
The structure is designed to seamlessly blend into the nature surrounding it, reflecting the sand dunes, landscape and mountains.
The building, aside from being a work of art, was developed as a fully functional multi-purpose concert hall and entertainment venue. Since it’s opening, the venue has hosted performances from multiple regional and international artists including One Republic, Andrea Bocelli, Alicia Keys, Usher, Angham and Majid Al Mohandis.
Spanning four floors, the entirely of the building holds a state-of-the-art entertainment venue, event, conference and dining facilities.
Located on the rooftop is a fine-dining restaurant called Maraya Social by Jason Atherton, serving Mediterranean, Arabian and British cuisine. With an open-air rooftop and mirrored surroundings, the venue offers a culinary experience amid the heritage landscapes. The restaurant is now open for reservations.
The Maraya concert hall, one of the few entertainment structures within Maraya is a 1777 sqm auditorium with the capacity to seat 500 guests. The VIP boxes seat up to eight people and attendees will have their own private butler that will serve guests during the performances.
Additionally, housed within the concert hall is a Royal Suite, strictly reserved for members of the Royal family. A unique feature at the entertainment venue is a 26 meter floor to ceiling facade that opens up to offer views of AlUla.
AlUla Moments 2023-24 event calendar
Last month, the new calendar for the line-up of concerts and events set to take place at AlUla was revealed. The calendar revealed an array of events including adventure, sport, music, art, wellness, heritage experiences and more.
At the time of the announcement, Vice President, Destination Management and Marketing at The Royal Commission for AlUla Rami Al Mouallim said, “We are delighted to unveil our AlUla Moments calendar and showcase the rich tapestry of authentic experiences coming up this year and the next.
“Our diverse offerings reinforce AlUla’s standing as a world-class, year-round destination where visitors are captivated by awe-inspiring landscapes, ancient heritage and a thriving arts and cultural scene,” he added.
One such major event set to take place on September 21, coinciding with Saudi National Day is the AZIMUTH festival. The two-day music festival will feature several big names including Jorja Smith, Peggy Gou, Saint Levant, Majid, Nomad and more.
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