Recently, I took my family to visit Ta’if city in the province of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. It is a lovely city with lots of things to do both for adults and kids.
However, we later decided to spend a few enjoyable days at the cool mountain top resort town of Al Hada about 15 km north of the city.
In English Al Hada means ‘Peace’ & ‘Tranquility’- an appropriate description I think.
At Al Hada, we stayed a few days at a wonderful hotel resort, took exhilarating rides on the Cable car (Telfric), splashed around for hours at the water park and our kids (and me) enjoyed lots of rides on the many theme parks in and around Tai’f/Al Hada. (All described below)
We had so much fun that I decided to write this post entitled Al Hada (Ta’if) The Top 10 Most Terrific Tourist & Visitor Sites.
The aim is not to describe our trip-though it was really great. Rather, it is to provide helpful information about 10 of the best places for you, your family and friends to should you decide one day to go to Al Hada.
Incidentally, another post I wrote deals with exciting activities to be found in Ta’if City chosen with families and in mind. Click here to read Ta’if City-The Top 10 Most Terrific Tourist & Visitor Sites
Al Hada-Introduction
If you love mountains, you should try to visit the delightful resort town of Al Hada, Ta’if, Saudi Arabia. It is a cool, green, tourist village-like town that sits on top of the Sarawat Mountain range (1,879 m) and offers awe-inspiring scenic mountain views.
Al Hada is a popular destination for domestic tourists wishing to escape the raging heat of the towns and cities. The town lies 15 km southwest of the ancient city of Ta’if and 100 km inland of the Red Sea.
This resort town has plenty of entertainment, restaurants, and hotels, and accommodation for visitors.
Kids love to experience water adventure parks and funfairs. Adults enjoy relaxing in the setting of stunning landscapes and natural wonders.
Climate
Due to its high location, Ta’if/Al Hada is mild in summer 15 °C-38 °C and can get cold in winter 3 °C-23 °C.
Average Temperatures Today!
| Jan-April | 22 °C-30 °C |
| May-Sep | 33 °C-35 °C |
| Oct-Dec | 30 °C-23 °C |
Al Hada (Ta’if)- The Top 10 Most Terrific Tourist And Visitor Sites
1.The Delightful Resort Of Al Hada
Why Visit it?
Al Hada is a beautiful green resort town set right on the edge of the Sarawat mountain range (1,879 m) with stunning views overlooking the steep valley that eventually leads to the cities of Mecca and Jeddah.
It is an established tourist town with excellent accommodation, theme parks, entertainment for kids, shops, restaurants and local amenities.
It has many (50+) places to stay that include 5* hotels, apartments to rent and gated resort compounds with swimming pools and kids entertainments.
What Can/Do/See there?
Al Hada is famous for its cool climate, amazing views and mountain landscapes. Visitors can simply relax in the wonderful nature, visit leafy gardens or go exploring, walking and climbing in the mountains.
It also has delightful fun amenities for kids. You can also buy high-quality locally grown Ta’if rose oils and water at wholesale prices.
How Much $?
Visitors need to budget for accommodation, food, fun-fair rides, entrance tickets for water parks, etc, and for the purchases of rose water and oil products.
When To Go? Timing
The summer months are the busiest and during the rainy seasons. Hotel prices are the highest due to the influx of domestic visitors from the cities. Any time is good to visit but I recommend April-May or Oct-Nov to enjoy the best of the seasons.
Climate
Al Hada is warm in summer and cool in winter with an annual rainfall of 170-250 cm. Humid winds blow into the town off the Red Sea from the West. Winter is cloudy and humid. It rains a lot in spring and autumn.
Visit Duration
5-7 days
Who Will Love It?
Families, newly married couples and groups of friends, mountain, nature lovers and outdoor types.
| Al Hada Resort Town | Google Maps Location |
2.The Naaman Valley And Deathly Serpentine Road
Why Visit it?
The Serpentine Road is a spectacular winding mountain route (22 km) that takes you from Al Hada town down a steep windy road to the holy city of Mecca some 50 km away.
The drive time to Mecca is about 40 minutes.
The scary steep road leads you down and crisscrosses the Ta’if escarpment face in a slow, snake-like fashion from an elevation of 2,000 m down to 277 m (6,561 ft to 909 ft).
This awesome snaky road arrives and ends in the Naaman Valley after 22 km and the road continues straight to the district of Aziziya in the holy city of Mecca after 30 km.
The total 22 km fall is 1,700 m or 5,557 ft.
The descent begins at the top of the Taif escarpment at the official Al Hada Inspection Point on the main road where police control the flow of traffic in and out of the town.
The road leading to the Inspection Point and out of Al Hada also twice crosses the town’s ring road and ends conveniently in Ta’if city 18 km away.
What Can/Do/See There?
There are three ways to enjoy the Serpentine Road. You can drive, walk, or take a cable car (Telefric).
Driving Up And Down
Drive out of Al Hada town south on the Ring Road or the main Route 15 towards Mecca. After passing the Inspection Point you begin your descent.
Before you go, make sure to pop in at the amazing Al Hada fruit open stalls located at the start of the descent on the main road to the right of the Inspection Point and buy some delicious refreshments.
Make your way down the mountain slowly. The well-made route has four wide lanes; two going down and two going up.
The downward ascent is speed controlled with warning signs, speed bumps, and parallel yellow road markings.
Along the route, you can find intermittent rest areas and ample viewing points (in both directions) where drivers and passengers can stop to take a break and enjoy the spectacular mountain views and take photos.
Click to see astonishing views and pictures of Monkey View Point.
After 22 km you will arrive in the low-lying Naaman Valley and you can see a few hundred villas and private smallholding on either side of the valley.
Baboons
The wild monkeys of Ta’if are infamously cheeky. They appear in great numbers as casually as can be to pester roadside visitors.
You can feed the monkeys, but try not to let them rob you. They will snatch food or just about anything you have on your person. Take care because some of them can also scratch and bite.
Walking Up And Down
It is possible to walk up and down the Ta’if escarpment using the old camel/caravan routes that still exist at various points up and down the valley.
The new Serpentine Road sometimes crosses and comes close to the old ascents, steps and walkways.
You can spot them from your car as you ascend or descend.
Today, if you are into hiking you can walk down the escarpment and return up it via taxi, car or cable car.
Make sure you have strong walking shoes, lots of water, and shade.
Also, make sure to choose the cooler months for hiking and to avoid the rainy seasons due to the annual flooding.
Ancient Walking Routes
| Ancient Pedestrian Pathway, Al Hada | Google Maps Location |
| Hiking Pathway, Al Hada | Google Maps Location |
| Old Pathways | Google Maps Location |
Cable Car (Telefric)
The Cable Car ride (Telefric) is by far the easiest and most enjoyable way to get from the top of the Taíf escarpment to the start of the Numaan Valley and back again.
Of course, there is no snow just amazing views of mountains and the winding Serpentine Road.
The Cable Car (Telefric) station and ticket office is located opposite the two Ramada Hotels.
It is operated by TaifSama company. The ride ends exactly at the Al Kar Tourist Village at the top end of the Numaan Valley.
The tourist village is also owned and operated by TaifSama.
It is very safe for everyone to ride even during windy weather.
How Much -$?
Note prices can vary with combination and special offers available throughout the year. Buying tickets at the lower Nuuman Valley ticket office is SR 30 cheaper than at the top of the escarpment at the Ramada ticket office.
Cable Car (Telefric) ONLY Prices excluding 15% VAT
| One Way | Return | Private Car | |
| Adults | SR 40 | SR 80 | SR 200 Extra |
| Children | SR 25 | SR 50 |
| Adults Water Park | 140 SR |
| Kids Water Oasis | 80 SR |
| Paintball 6 people | 500 SR |
| Toboggan | 40 SR |
| Karting | 40 SR |
| XD Ride | 40 SR |
| Telefric Upgrade Adults | 120 SR |
Cable Car (Telefric) & Water Park
| Adults | SR 220 PP |
| Young Adults | SR 130 |
| Children | SR 130 |
Zip Line & Water Park
| All | SR 150 PP |
When To Go? Timing
- Wednesday to Friday 1:30 pm to 8:30 pm
- Sunday, Monday & Tuesday closed
Visit Duration
The Cable Car (Telefric) ascends in about 20 minutes and covers a distance of 4 or 5 kilometers.
Who Will Love It?
Families, young, old people, and groups of friends. Day-trippers from Mecca and Ta’if City.
Location
| Serpentine Road | Google Maps Location |
| Ancient Route | Google Maps Location |
| Cable Car (Telefric) | Google Maps Location |
3.Spectacular Cliff Top Panoramas (Miradors)
Why Visit Them?
Along the mountainous Sarawat escarpment ridge there is more than 70 km of cliff top viewing points for visitors to enjoy the awesome scenery.
You can see many local people and tourists at the mountain observation points (platforms) in Al Hada.
They are relaxing, breathing in the lovely fresh air, enjoying the astounding landscape, and eating homemade picnics.
These viewing points are specially chosen for the eye-catching scenery and magnificent views they offer down into the expansive valleys below.
Because of its elevation nearly (2,000 m) and the fact the cool winds blow in from the Red Sea wafting in cool air over the escarpment, the weather in Al Hada is always cool in summer and mild in winter.
What Can/Do/See There?
- Look Over The Magnificent Valley
- Enjoy The Cool Weather
- Go Quad Biking
- Barbecues
- Picnics
- Grilled Sweet Corn Stalls
- Tea/Coffee Stalls
- Buy Sweet Fruit
- Smoke Shisha or Hubbly Bubbly
All panorama points, platforms, and miradors begin close to Al Sail Al Kabeer in the north, continue south to Al Hada and end with dramatic views at the southerly resorts of Al Shafaa.
However, in Al Hada there are 5 main viewing areas that allow you to admire the vast escarpment.
| Al Hada Southern Picnic Point | Google Maps Location |
| Lower Al Hada Viewing Point | Google Maps Location |
| Mid Al Hada Viewing Point | Google Maps Location |
| Upper Al Hada Viewing Point | Google Maps Location |
What Can/Do/See There?
Visitors from towns and cities love to come to the viewing platforms and picnic spots during the cool months to sit and relax in open air.
From these vantage points, you can get to fully appreciate the open mountain ranges and study the expansive valley river beds that run towards the Red Sea in the West.
People love to bring coal, cook barbecues, heave picnics and make and coffee in the late afternoon and evenings.
They are also great spots for photographers and drone operators looking for magnificent aerial shots.
The curious and hungry Baboons will some to entertain and pester you. They snatch anything, so be alert in their presence.
Here also, you will have time to meet and chat with many locals, breathe the fresh mountain air, and experience first hand a good variety of plant life, bushes, herbs, birds, and animals.
Food and Drink
There are no shops close by but you will find many people making fresh tea and coffee, sell ice cream and cook coal-roasted sweetcorn on the cob.
You can also buy wood and coal to make your own open fire and cook food.
Also, if you have a thermos flask, the tea & coffee sellers will fill them up for you!
How Much- $?
Miradors and viewing platforms are free of charge
When To Go? Timing
The best times to visit the viewing areas are during the summer, spring, and autumn. However, on rainy, humid days viewing is severely limited.
The climate is much cooler in Al Hada, so warm clothing is recommended for the evenings and night times.
In the summer months, visitors love to sit out late in the afternoon and evening.
Visit Duration
3-5 hours
Who Will Love It?
Families, groups of friends and nature lovers.
4.Al Kar Tourist Village -Splash & Slide Water Fun
Why Visit it?
The lower station of the Cable Car (Telefric) is located at the Al Kar Tourist Village. Visitors like to combine a ride with a visit to the amusement theme park.
When you get off the Cable car (Telefric), here you can pay to take a swim, enjoy the water shoots and slides, have a meal in the restaurant, ride a Toboggan, go Karting and relax in the cafeteria and buy goods in the mini-market.
Opposite Al Kar Tourist Village, on the roadside, you will also find men with quad bikes to hire and horse riding excursions.
What Can/Do/See There?
- Ride The Cable Car (Telefric)
- Ride The Zip Line
- Enjoy The Water Park – Giant Wavy and Tunnel Slides, Wave Machine Pool, Restaurant and Cafeteria, Cable Car Station
- Swimming Competitions-Cable Car And Zip Line Prizes
- Ride The Toboggan
- Fight With Paintball (Group of 6 people)
- Play Field Games
- Go Karting
- Play Laser Tag
- Eat In A Traditional Restaurant
- Sit And Drink Coffee Next To The Fountains At The Cafeteria
- Eat Snacks
- Shop At A Mini Market (Souq)
- Buy Goods In A Shop (Dukan)
- Pray At The Mosque
- Watch Evening Shows At The Open Air Auditorium/Theater
- Join In Adventures At The Action Zone
How Much-$?
| Adults Water Park | 140 SR |
| Kids Water Oasis | 80 SR |
| Paintball 6 people | 500 SR |
| Toboggan | 40 SR |
| Karting | 40 SR |
| XD Ride | 40 SR |
| Telefric Upgrade Adults | 120 SR |
When To Go? Timing
Monday to Saturday 1:30 pm to 9 pm
Visit Duration
5-6 hours
Who Will Love It?
Children, Young Adults, and Families
| Al Kar Tourist Village | Google Maps Location |
5.Divine Aroma- Rose Farms & Shops
Why Visit them?
Every year, 300 million Ta’if Damask roses are harvested by more than 900 rose farms that exist in and around the Ta’if region.
The rose harvest starts in April. The petals are cropped and quickly distilled to make pure essential oils and water products. Rose oils are expensive because the petals have very low oil content.
You need 500 kg of rose petals for every 1 liter of oil.
The roses must be harvested very early in the morning and distilled as soon as possible to maintain their nice fragrance.
To produce essential oil, rose petals have to be distilled twice. The first step produces only a very low yield of oil.
The second distillation step is done using the aqueous rose water that resulted from the first distillation.
The oil obtained from this rose water (second distillation) is added to the oil from the first distillation to produce the oil for sale.
These 30 petaled fresh Damask rose blooms are eventually turned into quality oils, perfumes (Attar), soaps and lotions.
See both the traditional and modern processes used to make Ta’if Rose Oils at the Rashid Al Qureshi plant in Al Hada.
What Can/Do/See There?
- Walk Around And Enjoy The Rose Gardens
- See Flowers And Plants
- Pick Rose Buds If In Season
- See The Distillation Stations Exhibit
- Buy Products In The Shops (Rose Water, Spray Perfumes, Soaps, Lotions, Creams and Essential Oils)
- Enjoy Natural Surroundings
- Buy Snacks, Drinks, Tea, and Coffee
How Much-$?
Entrance to Rose oil producing factories is usually free but product prices are generally as follows.
General Rose Products
| Product | Size | Price |
| Rose Water | 250 ml | 10-30 SR |
| Pure Rose Oil | ¼ Tola | 250- 300 SR |
| Rose Scented Soaps | Small Bar | 20-30 SR |
| Rose Air Freshener | Spray 250 ml | 40 SR |
| Rose Incense | Box | 40 SR |
| Rose Body Lotion | 50 ml | 15 SR |
| Rose Face Creams | 50 ml | 30 SR |
Pure Oil Products
| Product | Size | Price |
| Pure Rose Oil | 1 Tola | 1,300 SR |
| Pure Rose Oil | 2 Tola | 2,450 SR |
| Pure Rose Oil | 4 Tola | 4,800 SR |
| Pure Rose Oil | 6 Tola | 6,750 SR |
| Pure Rose Oil | 12 Tola | 12, 600 SR |
Timing
Farms and Ships open at Various Times During The Day and Early Evenings
Visit Duration
1-2 hours
Who Will Love It?
Women, children and perfume buyers
Location
Rose Farms and Factories in Al Hada
| Salam Ibn Mushayheeb Rose Farms, Al Hada | Google Maps Location |
| Shuwaikh Rose Factory, Al Hada | Google Maps Location |
| Rashid Husein Al Qureishi Rose Farm. Al Hada | Google Maps Location Web: alqurashei.net |
| Masterpiece Ta’if Rose Products Shop, Al Hada | Google Maps Location |
| Rose House Factory, Al Hada | Google Maps Location Web page: taífroses.com |
| Kamaal Rose Factory, Al Hada | Google Maps Location |
| Ahmed Sakhry Rose Farm, Al Hada | Google Maps Location |
| Kilang Minyak Wangi Rose, Al Hada | Google Maps Location |
Rose Shops in Ta’’if City
| Shafaa Rose Market Store, Ta’if | Google Maps Location |
| Abaa Othman Rose Market Store, Ta’if | Google Maps Location |
| Kamaal Rose Market Store, Ta’if | Google Maps Location |
| Al Ghadi Rose Factory, Ta’if | Google Maps Location |
Rose Farms and Factories In Al Shafaa/Abha
| Abu Hani Rose Farm, Al Shafaa | Google Maps Location |
| Rose Al Shafaa Heritage Center & Store, Al Shafaa | Google Maps Location |
| Mishall Sufeeyaan Rose Farm, Al Shafaa | Google Maps Location |
| Abaa Othman Ta’if Rose Farm, Abha | Google Maps Location |
6. Breathtaking Al Hada Mountains
Why Visit Them?
Saudis, foreign workers and tourists love to explore the Ta’if region for its famous mountainous landscape.
Also, many day trippers who are Ta’if locals too drive out to Al Shafaa to have picnics, looking down over the escapement and to explore the dramatic countryside.
The mountains around Al Hada are amazing enough. However, many confuse the resort town of Al Hada with an even more spectacular cliff top holiday town called Ash Shafaa.
In English it is pronounced Ash Shafaa and it means Healing.
Al Shifaa is located about 30 km south of Al Hada as the crow flies. You can reach it by driving along the escarpment through the villages.
However, the quickest and safest route is to go from Al Hada to Ta’if and then head south to the village of Al Shifaa.
- Route 15 South Hada To Ta’if (15 km)
- Ring Road 281 Ta’if South (12 km)
- Route 267 Al Shafaa (21 km)
There are a number of resort type hotels in the area at reasonable prices. However, Al Shifaa can get busy during the peak season.
What Can/Do/See There?
- Admire The Magnificent Death Defying Cliff Faces, Mountains and Valley Views
- See Great Views
- Stay At Hotel Resorts
- Explore Lovely Views At Jabal Dakah And The Shafaa Mountain Park
- Explore Rocky Terrains And Drive Off Road
- Camp Outdoors
- Enjoy The Very Cool, Often Times, Cloudy Rainy Weather
- Make Open Fires And Cook Food
- Make Camel, Horse & Pony Rides
- Photograph Amazing Scenery
- See trees, Bushes, Birds, and Exotic Plants
- Go Rock Climbing
- Funfair Rides
- Toys and Stalls
- Bouncy Castle
- Go Quad Biking-Karting
- Buy Food & Provisions At Baqalas
- Barbecues
- Picnics
- Feed Pesky Baboons
- Grilled Sweet Corn Stalls
- Tea/Coffee Stalls
- Buy Sweet Fruit
- Buy Honey, Dates & Fruit
- See Rose And Flower Gardens
How Much-$?
Pay for fun fair rides, camel and horse riding and for your supplies only!
Visit Duration
5 Hours +
Who Will Love It?
Families, groups of friends, nature lovers and explorers.
Location
| Rockstone Park, Al Shafaa | Google Maps Location |
| Al Shafa Mountain | Google Maps Location |
| Jabal Dakah Mountain | Google Maps Location |
Hotel Resorts in Al Shafaa
| Al-Hadban Park, Ash Shafaa | Google Maps Location |
| Al Ward Heritage Village | Google Maps Location |
| Ash Shafaa Tourist Resort | Google Maps Location |
7.Natural And Fun Themed Adventure Parks
Why Visit Them?
What really surprises us about Taíf City and Al Hada are the great number and variety of parks and funfairs.
The Ta’if Municipality has gone the extra mile to cater for families and visitors in terms of natural and amusement parks. Hats off to them.
The best of them all is the amazing Al Raddaf Park with its awesome laser light fountains, wonderful gardens and flower beds, rocky terrain features and amenities.
I dealt with Al Raddaf Park in some detail in the article Ta’if City-The Top 10 Most Terrific Tourist & Visitor Sites.
It is a brilliant new park that hosts many Seasonal Events including the annual Taíf Rose Festival.
The Ta’if parks are popular with families and young people looking for healthy distractions.
They are great venues for enjoying the natural trees, flowers and plants that thrive in Taíf’s cool, nurturing environment.
What Can/Do/See There?
Two Well Established Fun Fair and Action Activity Adventures for children one adjacent to the other in the city of Ta’if but heading out to Al Hada.
- Shady Palm, Juniper and Eucalyptus Trees
- Purple and Yellow Bougainvillea Plants & Shrubbery
- Grassy Road Side Banks
- Cool Grassy Lawns
- Lighted Pathways At Night
- Beautiful Grassy Banks Next To Main City Routes For Picnics & Relaxing
King Fahad Park Masarah2 Taíf- Al Hada Road –Location
- Two Big Car Parks
- Hillside Chalets To Rent
- Huge Fun Fair Rides (Big Ferris Wheel, Slow and Fast Rides, etc)
- House Of Fun For Kids
- Electronic Games Hall
- Night Time Entertainments
- Huge Shows And Events Arena
- Small Boating Lake
- Cool Grassy Lawns
- Lighted Pathways At Night
- Ample Picnic Spots
- Lovely Trees and Shrubbery
- Pythons and Viper Snakes In Glass Cages
- Snacks and Drinks Stalls
- Cooked Food Stands
- Popcorn
- Well-Illuminated Pathways and Lawns
- Modern Fancy Street Lighting
- Cool Green Spaces
- Rocky Hilly Backdrop Landscapes
How Much-$?
- 15 Rides for SR 100
- 30 Rides for SR 200
Rawabi Land Park, Families ONLY King Fahad Road Location
- Medium Sized Fun Fair For Small Kids- Ferris Wheel
- Water Fountains
- Row of Snacks and Candy Floss Shops
- Outdoor Tea/Coffee Sellers
- Climbing Frames For Small Kids
- Well illuminated and Busy At Night
- Stage Events For Small Kids
- Large Sand Pit With Plastic Shovels and Buckets
- Face Painting
Al-Baijan Tourist Resort & Park Location
Hillside Tourist Chalets For Rent
(Bedrooms, Kitchen, Outdoor Grill Space Bathroom, Lounge, Balcony & Car Lot)
You can book chalets for 6 (150 SR) or 12 hours (200-300 SR)
Quiet and peaceful location
- Large -3 Bedrooms
- Medium -2 Bedrooms
- Small -1 Bedroom
- Full-Sized Fun Fair For Older – Ferris Wheel and Fast Rides
- A row of Snacks and Candy Floss Shops
- Outdoor Tea/Coffee Sellers
- Mosques for Men and Women
Criticism
The park is old and chalet accommodation overpriced SR 200 + and not to standard. Music is played too loud in speaker system. Though, Al Baijan is great entertainment for families the rides and games are overpriced.
No restaurants only snack shops and not very hygienic. No green spaces.
Green Mountain Resort Ta’if – Al Hada Road Location
How much $?
- Rides 10 SR +
- Chalets 150-300 SR
When To Go?-Timing
Afternoon and Evenings
Visit Duration
4 -12 hours
Who Will Love It?
Young children and youth
Locations
| Al Shallal Park Taif-Al Hada Road | Google Maps Location |
| Al Khaldeya Parks, Taif-Al Hada Road | Google Maps Location |
| Al Ahli Gardens, Taíf -Al Hada Road | Google Maps Location |
| Circle Gardens, Taíf-Al Hada Road | Google Maps Location |
| King Fahad Park Masarah 2 Taíf-Al Hada Road | Google Maps Location |
| Rawabi Land Park, Tai’f – Al Hada Road | Google Maps Location |
| Al-Baijan Tourist Resort & Park | Google Maps Location |
| Green Mountain Resort Taíf – Al Hada Road | Google Maps Location |
8.Hotel Resorts & Self Catered Apartment Complexes
Why Visit Them?
Accommodation in Al Hada consists of some 5-star hotels, charming chalets and self-catering apartments.
Most are called resorts though in actuality they are more like small holiday parks.
Also, standards vary from good, clean, well-presented accommodations to basic and not so well maintained.
In and around Al Hada there are more than 50 resorts and rented apartments styled accommodation available so visitors have a wide selection to choose from.
What Can/Do/See There?
In chalets and apartments, you can get a 2-3 bedroomed housing unit (Villa, apartment, or studio) with a kitchen, lounge, bathroom, maids room, balcony, and a space to park your car.
Some of the best resorts have an open ‘Majlis’, snacks and drinks available, nice flower gardens, swimming/splash pool for children with good mountain views.
Most good establishments provide sheets, bedding and extra put ups.
However, if you have a car consider bring your own including warm clothing for the cold weather in winter.
How Much-$?
Prices range from 300 SR to 2,000 SR per night pus 15% VAT
Visit Duration
1 -3 Days +
Rating
1-5 Star *
Who Will Love It?
Families and groups of friends
Locations–Al Hada Resorts
Check out the list below at your leisure and refer to hotel bookings sites for seasonal prices and upgrades etc.
Some resorts don’t use online agents so call them direct to get availability and prices.
| Hotel or Resort | Location | Type | Rating | Prices ex VAT |
| 1. Seven Gardens Resort | Google Maps Locations | 1 & 2-bed apartments, Hot tubs, Clean, Pool, Playground, Wi-Fii | 3-4 Stars | 400-700 SR |
| 2.Ramada by Wyndham Al Hada | Google Maps Location | Well furnished but poorly maintained Pool, Wi-Fii, restaurant and good views | 3-5 Stars | 600 SR |
| Ramada Al Hada Hotel | Google Maps Location | Well furnished but poorly maintained Pool, Wi-Fii, restaurant and good views | 3 Stars | 600 SR |
| Al Thuraya Al Hada Resort | Google Maps Location | Few chalets in grounds of private villa with small pool. Poor maintenance and too pricey | 2-3 Stars | 600-800 SR |
| Al Tammimi Plaza Resort | Google Maps Location | Rooms with 2 pools good views, poor maintenance | 2-3 Stars | 250-350 SR |
| 3. Sereena Villas | Google Maps Location | Two story chalets for 6-9 people, private yards, good standard maintenance but needs upgrading | 3-4 Stars | 500 SR |
| 4. Al Muhaidb Resort | Google Maps Location | Good, clean apartments noisy & big space for kids to play Maintenance issues | 3-4 Stars | 300-500 SR |
| 5. Al Khaleej Tourist Inn | Google Maps Location | Large clean apartments, quiet and well maintained good for large families | 2-3 Stars | 250-400 SR |
| 6. Safwat Al Amal | Google Maps Location | Good clean 2-bed apartments, good location needs upgrading | 3-4 Stars | 350-600 SR |
| 7. Dabab Al Hada | Google Maps Location | Chalets & Family Suites Low standard resort not clean and well maintained Small Indoor pool | 4-5 Stars | 600-700 SR + |
| 8.Green Mountain Resort | Google Maps Location | Fun Fair With Hillside Daily Use Chalets, Toboggan Ride | 3-4 Stars | 400-500 SR |
| 9. Eshbila Resort | Google Maps Location | Apartments In 4-Story BuildingPoor Cleaning and Maintenance | 3 Stars | 500 SR |
| 10. Muntajaa Hada Ahlem | Google Maps Location | Good resort but lacks cleaning and insects infestations | 3 Stars | Unknown possibly shut down today |
| 11. Ta’if Hotel | Google Maps Location | Small private hotel | N/A | Unknown |
| 12. Nizal Liyaali Haneen | Google Maps Location | Good Chalets, poor cleanliness and maintenance Kids Playground Very Quiet location | 3 Stars | 500-700 SR |
| 13. Filil Shamookh | Google Maps Location | Apartments In Complex Basic Standard, Car port, Balcony, Pool no water Nice location | 3 Stars | 500 SR + |
| 14. Filil Saleh | Google Maps Location | Nice clean but small apartments | 3 Stars | 400 SR |
| 15. Sama Ski Resort | Google Maps Location | Up scale villas and chalets well maintained grounds cold pool, but tired interiors and insufficient kitchenware, Pool dirty and no chlorine | 3-4 Stars | Unknown |
| 16. Flowers Resort | Google Maps Location | Ouch! VERY low standard | 1-2 Stars | Unknown |
| 17. Casa Hada Resort | Google Maps Location | Tasteful and well maintained chalets and small pool Overpriced Isolated location | 3-4 Stars | Unknown |
| 18. Nova Andalusia | Google Maps Location | Large Villas, Balconies Lovely gardens and pool, far from shops, Cheap furniture, Isolated location, Games room, Poor internet, Cafeteria | 3-4 Stars | 1400-1600 SR |
| 19. Nahar Al Hada Resort | Google Maps Location | High Standard Villas two floors and basement Clean, Pool, Shop, Great views, Good furniture Price too high | 5 Stars | 2000 -2,500 SR |
| 20 Meridian Hotel | Google Maps Location | Great hill top view Clean and maintained Old furniture Poor reception service Restaurant Food mediocre | 4 Stars | 700-1000 SR |
| 21. Banadir Al Faisal Resort | Google Maps Location | Sweet, clean American style Chalet resort Reasonable prices Good location Poor Wi-Fi Play area | 4 Stars | Unknown +966 55 505 1345 |
| 22.Marwa Al Hada | Google Maps Location | Beautiful, clean 2-bed apartments (no microwave, washing machines) Large beautiful garden trees grass lawn tennis courts Tent play area Garden seating Covered car park | 4 Stars | 350-500 SR 0557981338 0531427145 0501459798 |
| 23. Rosa Rest House | Google Maps Location | Good, clean Apartments Classy Environment Well maintained Small Indoor Pool Reasonably priced | 4 Stars | Unknown |
| 24. Mirador Villa For Rent | Google Maps Location | Hilltop Villa Well Furnished Excellent Views Pool | 4-5 Stars | Unknown +966547720007 |
| 25. Strawberry Fields Ranch | Google Maps Location | Elegant Rooms with Strawberry Farm/Small Holding, Ducks, Outdoor Seating Farm Shop Good, but…..? | 3 Stars | Unknown Farm Visit Adults 20 SR Children 10 SR Box of Strawberries 50 SR Strawberry Juice 11 SR |
| 26. Al Turky Resort Hada | Google Maps Location | Clean, big and beautiful hill top resort, Small pool Quiet location Lacking maintenance and services | 3 Stars | Studio 300+ SR 1-Bed 700 SR 2-Bed 1,200 SR Room 400 SR |
| 27. Pompous Places Resort | Google Maps Location | Simple, clean rooms in large building large leafy garden, Swimming pool Quiet location, Cleaning & insect issues | 3 Stars | 300 SR + |
| 28. Rawnaq Al Hada ApartHotel | Google Maps Location | 2-bed Apartments in Large Building Set In Idyllic Farm/Garden Stunning Greenery, Shrubs, Flowering Plants, Lovely Environment Outdoor seating | 4-5 Stars | 300 SR + |
| 29. Sanaabil Hada Hotel | Google Maps Location | Good, clean units, basic gaudy furniture | 3 Stars | 150-500 SR |
| 30. Al Hada Palace Resort | Google Maps Location | 2-Bed Apartments in Modern Clean Well maintained Environment COLD Pool Recommended | 3-4 Stars | 600 SR |
| 31.Venice Resort | Google Maps Location | 2 Villas and 2-bed apartments. Tidy, large pool and small indoor pool in villas, poor services and maintenance | 3-4 Stars | 250-500 SR |
| 32. Engineers Resort | Google Maps Location | Basic 2-Bed Apartments Lack Services and Amenities Nice, rustic atmosphere Trees and shrubbery Reasonable prices | 3 Stars | 200-400 SR |
| 33. The White House Hada | Google Maps Location | No information | 4 Stars | Is this a hotel at all? |
| 34. Abu Hassan Resort | Google Maps Location | Basic 2-bed apartments Old furniture Low service Nice views Insect issues | 3 Stars | Unknown |
| 35. Antalya Hada Resort | Google Maps Location | Clean, big and well maintained chalet resort with individual pool, Nice garden Luxury living Mashallah! | 4 stars | 1,000 SR +0127540191 0539200091 Social Media: antalyahada |
| 36. Jamaana Resort Hada | Google Maps Location | Good, tidy basic standard 2 bed chalets in simple green environment Pool for kids Reasonable prices Has been renovated | 3 Star | +966544524428 |
| 37. Safwat Al Hada Resort | Google Maps Location | Small 2 bed chalets Poor standards and quality | 3 Stars | 300 + SR |
| 38. Hada Jareen Resort | Google Maps Location | Top end 2-bed villas with private pool and VERY clean and well maintained. Great gardens and environment Luxury and Pricey | 4-5 Stars | 2,500 + SR |
| 39. Abraj Apartments | Google Maps Location | Good, clean basic apartments for rent No garden and play area | 3 Stars | Unknown |
| 40. Jalaali Palace | Google Maps Location | House of Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Jalali | 3 Stars | Unknown |
| 42. Quality Rest House | Google Maps Location | Excellent, clean and well presented 2-bed apartments in quiet tidy location with garden and M#andy pit | 4-5 stars | +966504642270 |
| 43. Nar Al Hada | High Class 2 & 4 bed Duplex with Indoor Pool VERY clean and well maintained Luxury accommodation Lawn gardens Too pricey | 5 Stars | 1,500-2,500 SR | |
| 44. Bhadur Hotel | Google Maps Location | Rooms with kitchenette Indoor/Outdoor Pool Restaurants Old and poorly maintained | 4 Stars | Room 500 SR |
| 45. Safwat Al Amal Hotel | Google Maps location | Basic rooms, quite clean. Play area Acceptable | 2 Stars | Rooms 500-600 SR |
| 46. LaFontain Durrat Suites | Google Maps Location | Rooms Double & 3 Singles Nice Accommodation Poor Facilities And Service | 3-4 Stars | 650 + SR |
| 47. Reef Resort Services | Google Maps Location | 3 Bed units Sleeps up to 10 Complete kitchen Clean & Private Indoor Pool Wi-Fi Games room Overpriced | 4 Stars | +966555510718 |
Locations-Ash Shafaa Resorts
| Hotel or Resort | Location | Type | Rating | Prices |
| 1. Al Ward Heritage Village | Google Maps Location | Luxury Villa and Apartments, Clean and Well presented | 3-4 Stars | 800 SR |
| 2. Ash Shafaa Tourist Village | Google Maps Location | Nice Chalet resort with great views Very Clean And Well Maintained | 4 Stars | Unknown |
9. Bird Farm Sanctuary Park
Why Visit It?
All kinds of parrots and exotic birds roam free on the grounds. They perch up in the banana trees and shrubbery. A beautiful garden and environment, clean and very well presented.
What Can/Do/See There?
You can see various species of parrots, peacocks, budgies, cockatoos, guinea fowl and let them rest on your arm and you can pet them.
Tables and seating available in a pergola covered garden where you can sit and drink tea and coffee.
The Bird Sanctuary is so delightful and should not be missed.
How Much-$?
- Adults 20 SR
- Kids 3-10 years 10 SR
When To Go?-Timing
9 am-6 pm
Visit Duration
1-2 hours
Who Will Love It?
Small children and families
Location
| The Bird Park Sanctuary | Google Maps Location |
10.Miqat-Wadi Muharram Pilgrim Station
Why Visit it?
Muslim pilgrims travelling overland from the East, (UAE & Far East) Al Najd, Riyadh and Ta’if stop at this Miqat (station) to assume Ihram (dress for Hajj or Umrah) and pronounce Niyah or intention to perform the pilgrimage.
This Miqat is exactly 76km from the Haram Mosque in Mecca and 20 km from the principle Miqat called Qarn Al Manazil in the town of Sayl Al Kabeer in Northern Ta’if.
What Can/Do/See There?
The Ministry of Islam has built excellent facilities there including a big park park, shower rooms, ablutions areas for men and women.
There is also a huge mosque 1000 m2 that can hold 2,000 worshipers.
At the Miqat main entrance, you can find shops that sell clothes and accessories for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims such as towels, belts, sandals, bags umbrellas, beads and ladies shawls and head dress.
There is also a perfume shop.
From the Miqat there is an impressive view of the Al Hada valley hillsides.
Unfortunately, it lacks restaurants and food supplies shops.
How Much-$?
Showers and toilets are free of charge
When To Go?-Timing
Facilities are available 24 hours a day.
Visit Duration
30 minutes- 1 hour
Who Will Love It?
Muslim Pilgrims Men, Women and Children
Location
| The Miqat Wadi Muharram | Google Maps Location |
References And Useful Links
- The Taif Escarpment, Saudi Arabia: A Study for Nature Conservation and Recreational Development-JSTOR
- Explore Tai’f- Trip Advisor