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Al-Rudaf Park

Al-Rudaf, southern Taif

A city park in southern Taif with lawns, water features and playgrounds.

In short

Address
Al-Rudaf, southern Taif
City
Taif

Overview

Al-Rudaf Park is a large park in the south of Taif, about 4.5 km from the city centre, set among trees and weathered granite rocks. It has lawns, water features and playgrounds and is used for family visits and picnics.

Facts

  • The park covers more than 565,000 square metres, according to a Saudi lifestyle portal.
  • Its central lake covers 13,000 square metres, with fountains, 750 water cannons and a water-display screen (Arab News, 2019).
  • The park has an open-air theatre, cafés and restaurants, walking paths, open plazas and children’s play areas.
  • It is busiest in the evenings.
  • Taif lies at about 1,879 m above sea level and is cooler than the lowlands: daytime highs average about 36°C in July against about 23°C in January.

Visiting

Entry rules, opening hours and the opening year are not confirmed by official sources, and hours can change, so check before you go. Summer evenings are the most popular time for a visit.

Nearby

  • Old Taif (Al-Balad)
  • Shubra Palace
  • Al Shafa Mountains