Taif

Saudi Arabia

Taif

Summer capital of Saudi Arabia — roses, mountain mist, and heritage souqs

About Taif

Taif: One of Saudi Arabia's most popular summer destinations, located in the west, famous for its roses, parks, and mountains, and close to the Al Shafa and Al Hada areas.

4M+

Annual Visitors

300+

Rose Farms

4.9★

Traveler Rating

Top Activities

Al Shareef Museum experienceMuseum

Al Shareef Museum

4.7

One of the Kingdom's largest folk museums — collections of weapons, coffee tools, cooking and farming implements, traditional clothing and jewelry, plus a mini souq recreating traditional crafts.

2 hrsMuseum
Taif Zoo experienceEntertainment

Taif Zoo

4.6

A prominent entertainment destination drawing visitors from across the Kingdom and Gulf. Predators, non-predators and birds, plus games and documentary halls about wildlife and dinosaurs.

Half dayEntertainment
Al Radf Park experienceNature

Al Radf Park

4.8

One of the Kingdom's most prominent tourist parks — vast greenery, artificial waterfalls, a dancing fountain, and full family entertainment facilities.

Half dayNature
Taif Cable Car (Al Hada) experienceAdventure

Taif Cable Car (Al Hada)

4.9

Cabins glide from atop Al Hada Mountain beside Ramada Hotel down to Al Kar Village under Mount Kara — featuring water games, summer skiing, paintball, ropes, laser tag, karting, restaurants and shops.

Half dayAdventure
Al Kamal Taif Rose Factory experienceCulture

Al Kamal Taif Rose Factory

4.7

Rose factories in Al Hada welcome visitors to see traditional distillation methods extracting perfumes from the famous Taif rose — among the world's most precious oils.

1-2 hrsCulture
Souq Al Balad experienceShopping

Souq Al Balad

4.6

One of the oldest Hijazi souqs — historic buildings and diverse offerings from handcrafts and ghee to honey, leather, perfumes, traditional and modern clothing.

2-3 hrsShopping
Al Shafa Village experienceNature

Al Shafa Village

4.8

A premier landmark of Taif — mountain location with breathtaking natural views making it the perfect destination for relaxation in distinctive mountain air.

Half dayNature
Shubra Historical Palace experienceHistory

Shubra Historical Palace

4.7

One of Taif's most distinguished palaces, beautiful in architectural style and authenticity. Now a regional museum displaying heritage and historical exhibits.

2 hrsHistory
Souq Okaz experienceHeritage

Souq Okaz

4.8

Once a gathering place of poets, knights and tribes — a stage for art, literature and treaties. Today an annual festival blending heritage, culture and arts, drawing visitors from around the world.

Full dayHeritage
Jabal Daka experienceNature

Jabal Daka

4.7

Overlooks the Al Shafa tourist center, covered with juniper trees and stunning views. Known as the last spot in Taif the sun sets on — perfect for tracking prayer and fasting times.

Half dayNature
Strawberry Farm (Al Hada) experienceExperience

Strawberry Farm (Al Hada)

4.8

A unique year-round destination in Al Hada — pick strawberries, feed birds, enjoy waterfalls and games, and taste fresh strawberry products, drinks and sweets.

Half dayExperience
Bab Al Hazm experienceHeritage

Bab Al Hazm

4.5

One of the gates of Taif's old city wall, telling the story of the city since Ottoman and Mamluk times — a prominent heritage landmark alongside Bab Al Rai and Bab Ibn Abbas.

1 hrHeritage