Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — Capital of the vast Arabian desert and home to poets and nightlife legends, Hail is a Saudi city that includes many monuments and tourist attractions.

According to the General Authority of Antiquities and Tourism in Saudi Arabia, most of the tourist facilities in Hail City, including hotels and furnished apartments, are located within residential neighborhoods and close to 40% of them, and Hail City is a recommended area for tourism development in the region.

Hail curves around the Al-Samra Mountains and lies between Jabal Shammar in the north and Jabal Salma in the south. Today, Hail is the capital of the north-central region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and occupies a prominent position. Stop during Hajj season.

Tourist and Archeological Places in Hail, Saudi Arabia

A city of history, culture and adventure, Hail is also famous for hosting many international events such as the Desert Festival and the Hail International Rally.

Among the most popular places and attractions are:

Nafut Desert

According to the Saudi Ministry of Tourism, the Nafud Desert, or the Sea of ​​Sand, is a red sand desert located in the northern part of the Arabian Peninsula covering an area of ​​64,000 square kilometers.

It is a destination for many adventure lovers.

Ayrif Castle

According to the Tourism Development Council in Hail Region, Arif Fort is a place that reflects the heritage and historical character of Hail region, distinguished by its view of its surroundings and easily accessible as it is located in the heart of Alangati. , the fort is built on top of a hill and can be seen from anywhere in Hail.

The fort has a residential area, a mosque, bathrooms, places for prayer, toilets, sleeping quarters, a chapel, warehouses and other facilities that enable the citizens to live in it for a long time.

Point Valley

It is a mountainous area located deep in the Wadi Ajah, surrounded by mountains on all four sides and characterized by beautiful scenery, flowing springs and palm trees.

Greetings from Popular Market

Souk Hail is located in the center of the city, selling traditional treats, dates, fruits, vegetables and handicrafts such as pottery and woven mats.

volcanic craters

It is located in the Salma Mountains, and is one of the most famous mountains in the Arabian Peninsula, and the most famous of them is Al-Hatima.

Vid historical city

This includes the ancient Karash Palace, one of the oldest historical cities, 10 km east of Hail.

Old city wall

It was known as Phadak in the past and is one of the archaeological sites dating back thousands of years, including traditional buildings and forts.

Hail Regional Museum

The Hail Regional Museum is characterized by a variety of traditional crafts and industries, and attracts people of all ages. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the museum displays the history of the Hail region. There is a section dedicated to Hail Geology where the rock formations are presented, along with their chronology and description of the natural diversity in the region.

Jubba city

Juba was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2015 and is a historic city and a beautiful desert destination for tourists from all over the world.

The city dates back to the Stone Age and includes sculptures, rock carvings and ancient stone tools for tourists to explore.

Samra Hill Park

It is one of the unique mountain parks and is surrounded by nearby mountains, the highest peak of which is about 170 meters.