Middle East's Inaugural 'Dark Sky' Location Invests Heavily in Astrotourism

In a recent CNN Travel feature, Bahraini photographer and travel guide Sara Sami shares her passion for stargazing in Saudi Arabia, particularly at the “Edge of the World,” where the night sky offers breathtaking views of thousands of stars. Sami has made numerous camping trips to remote areas in the Saudi desert to escape light pollution, allowing her to enjoy the Milky Way in all its glory. The article highlights Saudi Arabia’s growing reputation as an astrotourism destination, with the recent designation of AlUla Manara and AlGharameel Nature Reserves as the first Dark Sky Parks in the Middle East. These parks aim to enhance dark sky preservation while developing tourism around stargazing, countering light pollution through careful lighting design. As Saudi Arabia seeks to promote sustainable tourism, preserving its natural night skies holds both ecological and cultural significance, echoing ancient astronomical practices of the region’s nomadic tribes.

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