Maraya

Maraya Concert Hall is a building and theatre in Wadi Ashar in AlUla Governorate, north-west of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its exterior is clad in mirrors, and it is recorded in Guinness World Records as the largest mirrored building in the world.[1][2]

The building takes a cubic form, with mirrors covering its exterior walls entirely, and its indoor theatre seats more than 500. It hosts a selection of the world's most renowned artists and is one of the main venues of the Journey Through Time project.[1][2]

Maraya Concert Hall stands in Wadi Ashar in AlUla Governorate, near the foot of the Harrat Uwayrid volcanic field,[1] about a 20-minute drive from the centre of AlUla city.[9]

The design of Maraya Concert Hall is the work of the Italian architect Florian Fugi, inspired by the deep relationship between people and nature; the building takes a cubic form with mirrors covering its exterior walls entirely.[1][3]

The exterior facade covers 9,740 square metres of mirrors, a figure that exceeds the category minimum of 6,500 square metres,[1] as the structure is clad in about 9,740 reflective panels designed to reflect the surrounding sandstone cliffs; the building stands about 26 metres high.[3]

The hall was named Maraya because the terrain of Wadi Ashar and the AlUla desert are reflected in its facade, which is clad in 9,740 reflective glass panels.[4]

Maraya Concert Hall was classified as the largest mirrored building in the world after being covered with 9,740 square metres of reflective panels, and it was officially recorded in Guinness World Records on 26 December 2019.[2]

The hall has won international awards, including the Architizer A+ award in the Architecture + Glass category for 2020 and the Popular Choice award, the American Institute of Architects AIA Middle East award for 2020, the World MICE awards for 2022 and 2024, and the Most Innovative Landmark for Entertainment award for 2024.[2]

Maraya Concert Hall has hosted major events, including the World Archaeology Summit, the Andy Warhol art exhibition, the Hegra Conference of Nobel Laureates and the opening ceremony of the 2024 AlUla Tour,[5] and the Ramadan Hilal AlUla experience allowed Saudi chefs to prepare Saudi dishes and the specialities of AlUla Governorate in the hall.[7]

AlUla Development Company signed a three-year partnership agreement with Live Nation Arabia to manage operations at the hall and turn it into a distinguished entertainment venue offering concerts, cultural performances, exhibitions and conferences.[5] The Saudi Orchestra Masterpieces concert, organised by the Music Commission, was held at the hall under the patronage of His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Music Commission.[6]

Aligned with the 93rd National Day, the sons and daughters of AlUla Governorate gathered beside Maraya Concert Hall, which reflected the beauty of Arabian horses.[8]

Q: What is Maraya Concert Hall? A: A building and theatre in Wadi Ashar in AlUla Governorate, recorded in Guinness World Records as the largest mirrored building in the world.[1][2]

Q: Where is Maraya Concert Hall located? A: In Wadi Ashar in AlUla Governorate, near the foot of the Harrat Uwayrid volcanic field, about a 20-minute drive from the centre of AlUla city.[1][9]

Q: Why was the hall named Maraya? A: Because the terrain of Wadi Ashar and the AlUla desert are reflected in its facade, which is clad in 9,740 reflective glass panels.[4]

Q: What is the area of the hall's facade and how high is it? A: Mirrors cover its facade across 9,740 square metres, and the building stands about 26 metres high.[1][3]

Q: What is the seating capacity of Maraya Concert Hall? A: It seats more than 500.[2]

Maraya Concert Hall in AlUla combines its location in Wadi Ashar, its architecture clad in 9,740 reflective panels, and its programme of concerts, exhibitions and conferences.[1][3][5] Related topics on the platform include AlUla geography, AlUla Season, AlUla Old Town and Jabal AlFil.