City / Governorate (Muhafazah) in Mecca Region · Jeddah (Al-Balad UNESCO), Taif & Hejaz Coast
Ash Shafā (Mecca Region) Travel Guide 2026
Ash Shafā is a city / governorate (muhafazah) in Mecca Region (Jeddah (Al-Balad UNESCO), Taif & Hejaz Coast), Saudi Arabia, with a population of 72,190 and regional transit links via Jeddah & Historic Al-Balad Central Station and Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED — Terminal 1 Has Built-in Haramain High-Speed Rail Station!).
Province / StateMecca Region
Population72,190
Rail HubJeddah & Historic Al-Balad Central Station
Airport GatewayJeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED — Terminal 1 Has Built-in Haramain High-Speed Rail Station!)
Highlights & What to See in Ash Shafā
- Ash Shafā Historic Center & Cultural District
- Ash Shafā Central Market & Local Gastronomy Street
- Mecca Region Architectural Landmark & Park
- Regional Transit Connection via Jeddah & Historic Al-Balad Central Station
Transit & Getting There
Connect to Ash Shafā via Jeddah & Historic Al-Balad Central Station (Haramain High-Speed Railway (HHR — Jeddah Airport, Jeddah, King Abdullah Economic City, Madinah & Makkah at 300 km/h) & SAR North/East Railway) and local transit using Riyadh Metro.