Ta'if
Ta'if (pronounced "Taayef", also written as "Taif") is a city in the Mecca province of Saudi Arabia. With a population of 690,000 people (2020 estimate), it is the sixth most populous city in Saudi Arabia.
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31 places
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Al Gadhi Rose Factory
The largest rose oil factory in the city (and probably the whole of Saudi Arabia), it has been run and owned by the Al-Gadhi family for more than a hundred years. The factory is hugely popular among Emirati people; some of them buy the oil by the liter. The Yemeni corner in Masjid Al-Haram in Mecca is scented with Al Gadhi rose oil.
$430 (1,600 SAR) for a 12-gram bottle
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Al Kar Tourist Village
قرية الكر السياحية
Hop on a cable car and feast your eyes on the fantastic scenery of Ta'if! The cable car network is said to be the largest network in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. You can rent out a cable car for yourself, or you can share with others. Whatever you prefer.
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Al Rudaf Park
A highly popular spot with visitors throughout the year. The main attraction of the park is a huge lake that covers an area of 13,000 sqm.
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Al Shafa Mountain Park
A village in the mountains (2,200 - 2,500 meters above sea level). One way to experience views that you may not otherwise see in large parts of Saudi Arabia.
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Al Shalal Park
An expansive theme park with multiple amenities for children. Often considered to be one of the most important recreational places in all of Saudi Arabia.
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Al-Kateb House
A historical building that includes a number of Islamic decorations and Roman pillars.
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Bab Alhazm
A part of the historical city of Ta'if, you can tour around the old area market, where you can buy some handicrafts and souvenirs.
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Green Mountain Resort
منتزة الجبل الأخضر
An expansive theme park with multiple amenities for children.
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Ikrima Dam
A dam situated in the Wadi Leh valley. You can take a stroll here if you wish.
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King Abdullah Park
A sprawling park that was opened in 2013. It covers an area of 150,000sqm and is among one of the most visited places in Saudi Arabia.
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Saiysad National Park
A national park characterised by lush forests and rivers, a rarity in Saudi Arabia.
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Sharif Museum
A privately owned museum featuring a vast collection of artifacts from all over. You can even take part in auctions here.
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Souk Okaz
Was once the largest and best known open-air market in the Islamic world. Now hosts multiple events such as poetry recital competitions, arts and crafts exhibitions, and so on.
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Al Balad Market
One of the largest commercial markets in the city. You can find products like clothes, shoes, perfumery stores, fabrics, handicrafts, and jewelry.
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Al-Waht and Al-Waheit
A pre-Islamic archaelogical site located in the west of Taif.
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Asalat Al-Madi Museum
متحف أصالة الماضي
A privately owned museum that offers the visitor a chance to study and learn more about the history of the Hejaz region.
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Abdullah Al-Suleiman Palace
An abandoned, historical palace.
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Bab Alrea
A triple-arched gate to the old city.
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Bohoo
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Buffalo Wings & Rings
A branch of the Buffalo Wings & Rings restaurant.
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Jouri Mall
An upscale shopping mall in the city centre.
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Nile Gate Restaurant
Egyptian restaurant.
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Queen Taste
Pastry parlour.
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Samnan and Samnin Park
منتزه سمنان وسمينين
A park situated in the Wadi Leh valley.
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Taif's Heart Mall
The largest mall in Ta'if, situated in the city centre.
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The Hat
Fast food restaurant with two branches in the city.
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Al-Salmaqi Dam
سد السملقي
One of the historical dams in the city.
26 of 31 places have map locations.