Thumamah National Park Riyadh

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Thumamah national park riyadh. Guide to the edge of the world in riyadh saudi arabia. Al thumama park is a reserved territory north of riyadh. Raheel ahmed chughtai 27 01 2018 14 22. The magnificent red sand dunes outside riyadh s city limits hide this surprising and beautiful scenery little known to the expat community.

Here s a beginner s guide to riyadh s favorite desert district. The first month major disadvantage of this park is the location it us located far away from the city center and the next disappointed is when the security told you that you are not it allowed to enter this location it is only for women i respect the culture differences but such gender discrimination should be explained in advance before buying the tickets and entering the location. Hearth were can have a camp fire. Chairs and tables you just bring your food and water.

But the mountains vallies and hills create an amazing sight seeing that changes during the day from sun angel to angel. Al thumama national park. Very popular during winter time. In this ecologically and visually sensitive landscape the sites for camps were selected carefully so as to minimise their impact.

There are rentals on site just pick out which one has the best deal. How expats with dependent iqama can apply for saudi driving license. You can rent tent that are lighted in night time. Aug 13 2014 saudi arabia travel guide.

Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. If there one could rent a camp with tents and a small plato. Join over 6000 subscribers and get our latest content and updates from saudi arabia directly to your inbox. Summer only at night due to the hit weather.

Sign up for email updates. Of course being eid holidays why will you want to exert physical force. The nature park covers 170 km and contains more than 200 desert camps designed as permanent bedouin camps linked to hiking trails with kitchens rest rooms and barbecue spaces. Prices range from sr 50 sr 100 per 30 mins to an hour.

Its not typically a sand dune type of desert. Thumama park is about 70 kilos north east if riyadh. All buildings and infrastructure are screened with existing vegetation small earthberms and native planting which helps to integrate them harmoniously.