Ushaiqer Heritage Village — Attraction in Shaqra

Ushaiqer Heritage Village is a hidden gem that takes you on a fascinating journey through Saudi Arabia’s rich history and culture. Located about 2.5 hours northwest of Riyadh, this ancient village offers a perfect escape from the city hustle, immersing visitors in the traditional desert life. The village is beautifully preserved, with mud-brick homes, narrow alleyways, and traditional architecture that give you a real sense of the past. You’ll find plenty of photo opportunities here, with the scenic desert backdrop adding to the charm.

One of the highlights of the village is the AlSalam Museum, where you can explore exhibits showcasing artifacts and stories from the region’s heritage. The village is also home to a few restored homes, allowing you to step inside and learn more about the daily life of the people who once lived here.

The atmosphere is peaceful and calming, making it the perfect place to disconnect from the busy world. There are also some local cafes where you can enjoy traditional Saudi drinks and snacks, making it a great spot to relax and experience the warm hospitality of the area. Overall, Ushaiqer Heritage Village is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in Saudi history, culture, or simply seeking a...

A very unique spot for a walk through history, beauty and simplicity. Ushaiqer is a standing ancient village that outlines the beauty of Najdi style and art.

The heritage site is consisting of mud houses, marketplace, museum, and mosques which were built to withstands the toughest conditions of the desert. The village is surrounded by ancient farmlands and packed with houses in all sizes and styles placed between narrow alleyways that seems like an endless maze; tempting everyone to wander around its charming neighborhoods.

The mud buildings reveals many historical aspects and clearly outshine the skills of its inhabitants who resourcefully developed their building techniques to deliver residential units capable of expressing their lifestyles. Walking down the village is a unique captivating experience which reveals precious historical information and conveys the invincible momentum of its inhabitants who manged to overcome the desert with their impressive civilization.

Noteworthy, the local families voluntarily renovated the village on their personal expenses to preserve their culture and heritage. An efforts that deserve the ultimate...

Very nice and lively place to experience a traditional Saudi way of life. The old village buildings are well restored and maintained, although interiors of some houses are left to decay under the elements, showing what happens to mud houses if they are not constantly maintained. But the most important is that people running the place managed to create a feel of certain vibrancy of life, with functional mosque, a couple shops and street vendors, plus a couple of life-style museum exhibitions that are definitely worth a visit. We met and spoke to some locals who were all very hospitable, inquiring where we are from and how do we like the place, whether we need any help or directions. So overall it really feels that for a while you stepped back in time into a little live oasis settlement, where you could find both quiet rural tranquillity on the edges and noise and bustle in the centre. We visited on early Friday afternoon and the place was fully open for business and bustling with visitors, still plenty of spaces to park a car along the wide access street once you cross the large gates off...