Al Baha

Tradition and craftsmanship

A journey to Al Baha is a journey to a different Saudi Arabia. In a kingdom that’s often characterized by ochre desert, this high-altitude city is a place of ancient towers, lush forests and winding valleys.

 

The ancient Ghamid and Zahran tribes forged a unique cultural identity in the area, building 1,001 stone qasbah lookout towers that are only found here, as well as setting up a bustling souq. But the real joy is driving out of the city on hairpin mountain bends, past apricot and pomegranate orchards, into the 40 or so forests that surround the city. The road to the famous marble village of Dhee Ayn — through Tolkienesque valleys and past ruined towers — is almost as spectacular as the site itself.

Saudi, the future

Upcomming Saudi wonders

Discover upcoming Saudi experiences

The Red Sea is the world's most ambitious luxury tourism development. It has become an exquisite sanctuary offering luxurious experiences perfectly tailored to the unique needs of each visitor. AMAALA, in turn, is a luxury tourism destination spanning three sites, and it has established itself as a place of self-transformation, inspired by the arts, wellness, and the purity of the Red Sea.

 

Qiddiya, on the other hand, is emerging as the capital of entertainment, sports, and the arts in Saudi Arabia. It is being developed around five pillars: parks and attractions, sports and wellness, motion and mobility, art and culture, and nature and environment. Additionally, NEOM is being developed as the world’s most ambitious sustainable and futuristic ecosystem to live and work, with a size 33 times that of New York. Qiddiya has already begun receiving visitors, and NEOM is expected to be fully operational by 2030.

What to see at Al Baha
Our recommendations to plan the perfect holiday

Sheda Village

Dhee Ayn

Raghadan Forest Park

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Saudi culture

The official language

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Getting to Saudi

Weather in Saudi

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