Hail has a history of persevering cultural heritage of Saudi Arabia’s north-western region. Hail also has the names of ‘the Key to the Desert’ and ‘the Bride of the North’. Its capital city is also named ‘Hail’ which not only possesses the largest area in the province but also has agricultural significance. The major crops cultivated here include dates, grains, and fruits.
Hail also houses the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Jubbah and Shuwaym. Therefore, making it a must-visit. In fact, pilgrims in old times arriving with Cheap Umrah Packages also used to go by the Hail region before heading to Makkah.
With a history dating back to thousands of years, stunning natural landscapes and cultural richness; Hail is a prominent tourist attraction in KSA. Here are the top 6 places to visit in Hail during your trip.
Aarif Fort.
Aarif Fort is present on a hill in Hail, thus, offers scenic views of the region. In fact, it is among the most visited places in the city. The fort has its history from the 1840s when it was first built using mud, clay and stones with an area of 440 square meters.
Hail Heritage Museum.
If you want to indulge yourself in the rich history and culture of the Hail region, head to the heritage museum. This museum offers various exhibits dating back to hundreds of years. Covering an area of 1,500 square meters, the museum brings you a range of artefacts, domestic items, and antique radios.
Once you step inside the museum, you will see different sections for different exhibits. One of them is dedicated to displaying the rock art of the Hail region from ancient times. So, a visit to the Hail Heritage Museum is a must for history buffs.
Al Nafud Desert.
Al Nafud Desert. has an area of 40,000 square kilometres that covers the major portion of the Hail region? This desert landscape is popular because of its stunning Red Sand Dunes. The sand here gets its red colour because of the iron oxide coating. This desert has the second name ‘Empty Quarter’ because of consists of vast empty space in the Hail region.
During the summer season, this desert holds many festivals. Travellers with Hajj & Umrah Visa can come here and enjoy various activities during the desert festival. Such as; traditional crafts, dune bashing, pottery, sand surfing, food, 4×4 off-roading, camel treks, desert life shows and camp under the clear starry skies.
This desert is also a part of a UNESCO World Heritage site because of its rich cultural and traditional significance.
Al Rajhi Mosque.
Al Rajhi mosque is an iconic landmark of the Hail region. This mosque spans an area of 32,000 square meters and is undoubtedly a cultural marvel of the region. The unique facts about Al Rajhi Mosque are that;
- Accommodation of 7,000 worshippers at a time.
- 56 domes and 4 columns of 80 meters’ height.
- Largest chandelier in the world.
- Three floors including a basement.
- Retreat rooms.
- A library.
- Funeral rooms.
- Parking for 600 cars.
- State-of-the-art lighting, modern air conditioning, and sound systems.
Therefore, all of it makes Al Rajhi Mosque in Hail a must-visit.
Qishlah Palace.
For a trip back in time, Qishlah Palace is a prominent place to visit with Ramadan Umrah packages in Hail in the Holy month of Muslims. With its 8.5-meter-high walls and 8 watchtowers, this palace has its history dating back to 1930. During that time this palace served as a camp for King Abdul-Aziz’s troops as well as a training site for soldiers and then a prison.
Qishlah Palace’s architectural style is typical of any other fortress of that time. It consists of two gates, a spacious courtyard, 142 well-decorated rooms and a mosque inside its premises.
Al Samraa Amusement Park.
Present on Jabal Al Samra, Al Samraa Amusement Park is a 90,000 square meters’ area adjacent to Wadi al Adaira. This amusement park houses the largest waterpark on the northern side of Saudi Arabia. There are a lot of other attractions for the tourist as well. Prominently including, restaurants, cafes, rest houses, chalets and a number of adventure sports. If you are getting a Hajj & Umrah Visa, then you must plan a trip to the Hail region in Saudi Arabia. From historical monuments to adventurous activities; Hail has to offer it all for you!
