Saudi Arabia Regional Guide

Abha, Rijal Almaa, Al-Baha (Thee Ain) & Asir Highlands — Best in May–Sep (Cool 20–25°C Mountain Escape During Summer!) & Year-Round · Gateway: Abha International Airport (AHB) & Al-Baha Airport (ABT)

Abha, Rijal Almaa, Al-Baha (Thee Ain) & Asir Highlands (عسير (أبها ورجال ألمع) والباحة) is famed for Rijal Almaa Stone Gingerbread Village, Jabal Sawda (3,000m Cloud Peaks), Habala Hanging Village, Al-Qatt Al-Asiri UNESCO Art & Thee Ain Marble Village. Signature regional specialties include Haneeth (Slow-Cooked Lamb with Marakh Herbs), Areeka & Asiri Sidr Honey. Primary transit hub: Abha International Airport (AHB) & Al-Baha Airport (ABT).

Regional Highlights

• Rijal Almaa Stone Gingerbread Village
• Jabal Sawda (3
• 000m Cloud Peaks)
• Habala Hanging Village
• Al-Qatt Al-Asiri UNESCO Art
• Thee Ain Marble Village

Getting Around Abha, Rijal Almaa, Al-Baha (Thee Ain) & Asir Highlands

Connected via Haramain High-Speed Railway (HHR — Jeddah Airport, Jeddah, King Abdullah Economic City, Madinah & Makkah at 300 km/h) & SAR North/East Railway and regional express corridors; local transit accepts Riyadh Metro.