Ta'if

Ta'if (pronounced "Taayef", also written Taif) is a city in western Saudi Arabia. It is in the mountains near Mecca and was once used as the summer capital, letting the royal family get out of the much hotter Riyadh.

Travel to Taif

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From Jeddah, take the highway toward Mecca and turn off onto the "Christian Bypass" just before the holy city. This leads to an interesting road of switchbacks up an escarpment and on to Ta'if.

Ta’if Regional Airport (IATA Code: TIF) is located some 15-20km north-east of the city. Domestic flights are available to Abha, Dammam, Jazan, Jeddah, Medina, Riyadh and Tabuk on Saudi. Flights to Cairo are available on Nile Air and Nesma Airlines, while Nile Air also offer Flights to Alexandria.

How to get around in Taif

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The main areas of Taif are:

• Al Shafa (الشفا): A natural place with green scenery and a good picnic location
• Al Hada (الهدا ): Famous for its cable cars and the Al Kur Tourist Village
• The Town (البلد): Where you can eat and where local residents Live
• South Road (طريق الجنوب): high way to south of Saudi Arabia and it has beautiful sights.
• Maysan (ميسان): A natural place with green scenery and a good picnic location and it has a huge amount and great high look out and magnificent sight and weather. to go there you need to have vehicle and take south road till you see board written to Maysan.

The only way to get to these areas is by road. A well-established road network connects main places. Don't hesitate to ask local residents, but mostly they won't speak English. The best way is to consult the concierge in your hotel.

What to see in Taif

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Whenever you go, you will see breathtaking mountains.

• Al Rudaf Park, south of Taif, has clumps of trees lie and beautiful weathered granite rocks, plus a small zoo.
• Wadi Mitna was Muhammad's refuge in 619 AD.
• Ta'if rose plantation. In April, fields are full of pink roses. They are harvested and distilled into Ta'if rose oil, a luxury item which has been used in famous perfumes including Chanel.
• Shubra Palace houses the local museum.
• Rock Carving Site, 40 km north of Taif, is where there used to be a large souq (market) in ancient, pre-Islamic times.
• Turkish Fort: This is near the Rock Carving Site, and it is believe that Lawrence of Arabia fought here during World War I. Many other battles have taken place in the area, so there are graves of war dead nearby.
• Nature Reserve: This reserve is 2100 meters above sea level, at the peak of Al Hada Mountain. This is a novelty in Saudi Arabia: A place of greenery, trees and shrubs, and also a great place to watch the sun set.
• Al Shafa: A village in the mountains (2200 to 2500 meters above sea level), where many fruits are grown. Great views are to be had.

What to do in Taif

Located beside the Ramada Hotel and the newly opened cable car, which is the largest in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, will show you the extremely fantastic scenery of Taif's Mountains. If you are lucky you will be able to see monkeys. These cable cars, located in Al Hada Region will cost you a notable amount of money. The cable cars drop you in Al Kar Tourist Village, which is mainly a water games center with swimming pools. The cable vehicle will cost you 30 Riyals for an adult and 15 Riyals for kids. If you wish to take a return trip, you will pay double. You can obtain your own cable vehicle for 150 Riyals one way and 300 Riyals for two way. Don't Forget Your Camera! Since 2011 the price is 90 Riyals flat, this includes to and fro cable vehicle and waterpark.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Taif

The most important thing you have to buy is fruit. Taif specializes in peach (khokh), pomegranate (romman), grapes (enab), and dates (tamr) These are the best fruits in Saudi Arabia.

Halal Restaurants in Taif

Try to eat Saudi's own Kabsa or Bukhari Rice. The signature dish of Taif is "Seleeg," a sort of large-grain Rice and milk pudding. However, be careful because hygiene in some Halal restaurants is not satisfactory. Don't miss The Tazaj fast food chain.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Ta'if

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Ta'if, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Ta'if, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Ta'if without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Ta'if is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Ta'if.

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Taif

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Travel Next from Taif

• For Muslims, Mecca, about 1 1/4 hours' driving time to the east on Route 15, is a logical place to go next.
• Jeddah is about 2 hours' drive for Muslims. However, non-Muslims driving from Taif to Jeddah need to use the non-Muslim Bypass to avoid Mecca. This adds about 70 miles to your trip.

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