City / Governorate (Muhafazah) in Riyadh Region · Jeddah (Al-Balad UNESCO), Taif & Hejaz Coast
Shaqra (Riyadh Region) Travel Guide 2026
Shaqra is a city / governorate (muhafazah) in Riyadh Region (Jeddah (Al-Balad UNESCO), Taif & Hejaz Coast), Saudi Arabia, with a population of 32,215 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 / StateRiyadh Region
Population32,215
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 Shaqra
- Shaqra Historic Center & Cultural District
- Shaqra Central Market & Local Gastronomy Street
- Riyadh Region Architectural Landmark & Park
- Regional Transit Connection via Jeddah & Historic Al-Balad Central Station
Transit & Getting There
Connect to Shaqra 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.