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Asir
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Faces of Asir
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Al Qatt Al Asiri Museum
Activities in Asir
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Caves of Shada Mountain
A natural installation that offers a unique, adrenaline-fueled opportunity to drive through mesmerizing zigzags of history. Explore the beauty of the caves and do not forget to get a taste of the region’s signature honey and ghee dish while staying at the lodging, served to your delight with freshly baked bread and local Shadawi coffee.
Al Qatt Al Asiri Museum
Asir boasts a lavish heritage, namely its distinguished Al Qatt Al Asiri art form pioneered by women whose works live to inspire through generations. Stop by the Museum and let its owner Fatima Al Almaai walk you through the region’s history, as well as her own twenty-something year journey to get this project off the ground.
Bin Adhwan Tourist Village
A must-stop in the Asir region, this beautiful village offers a modernly equipped lodging where visitors can get a taste of local cuisine and explore the adjacent museum whose collection encompasses the region’s rich and diverse history. Get a close look at the distinctive Al Qatt Al Asiri art form while staying there.
The Hight City
Explore the blend of modernity and heritage on this breathtaking tourist spot. The High City boasts 18 restaurants and cafes situated atop a mountain with a panoramic view over Abha city and the locally famed Aqabat Dhela route. What makes the architecture special is that it incorporates stones from the surrounding mountain to preserve the identity of Asir.
The Shipbuilder
This breathtaking coastal town was once a main port in the Kingdom - known for its shipbuilding industry. Ships used to set sail from and to Umluj. Today it is a landmark tourist attraction with its pristine beaches, clear water, and rich biodiversity. Stop by and marvel at the Umluj beauty, while taking in the diverse history of its locals.
When in Asir, go and explore
Green Mountain
One of Saudi Arabia’s more curious landmarks, Jebel Thera — better known as the Green Mountain — is a peak in the south of Abha, lit at night by neon green lights that emit a warm emerald glow across the city. The best way to get to the summit is by cable car, where there’s a Lebanese restaurant and cafe with a terrace and panoramic views.
Al Habala
The hanging village of Al Habala is a curious wonder. A series of sandstone houses perched on the ledge of a sheer cliff, it was built almost 400 years ago by the Qahtan tribe, who reached the village by rope ladder (the name comes from ‘habal’, the Arabic term for rope). They lived here self-sufficiently until the 1980s, working small terraced farms. Today, there’s a cable car to the village from May to October, and visitors are greeted at the top by Qahtani men wearing traditional flower garlands.
Al Muftaha Village
Abha’s bohemian arts center, Al Muftaha Village is a beautiful little quarter around a mosque daubed with calligraphy. Little galleries showcase the work of regional craftspeople and artists, whose work is often colorful and figurative. Walls are daubed with bright murals, many nodding to the geometric patterns that Asiri women would traditionally paint their homes with. Small museums either side of the mosque tell the story of Abha’s artistic heritage, including how the status of local families was defined by the quality of the murals in their homes.
