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Heritage
Al-Ukhdood
Ruins of a 2,000-year-old city on the incense road.
Najran · 17 km from centre8am – 5pm
Najran
نجرانA green valley on the incense road, Najran is lined with multi-storey mud towers and the ruins of ancient Al-Ukhdood.
Best time to visitNov – Mar
Recommended stay2 days
Weather14–27°C in winter
Destination typeHeritage valley
Popular forAl-Ukhdood, Emara Palace, Mud towers
Nearest airportNajran Domestic (EAM)
Things to do
What you can do in Najran
Attractions
The places to see
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Heritage
Emara Palace
A mud-brick fort of 60 rooms with a well-preserved interior.
Najran · 15 km from centre8am – 6pm
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Shopping
Najran souq
Silver jewellery, daggers and woven baskets.
Najran · 15 km from centre9am – 10pm
Where to stay
Where to stay nearby
We’re still curating stays here
Most visitors base themselves in Aseer — 2h 25m away.
Tours & experiences
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Bookable tours for Najran are coming soon.
Suggested itineraries
How to spend your time
Day 1The highlights
09:00Al-Ukhdood
12:30Lunch with local dishes
15:00Emara Palace
18:00Najran souq
Travel information
Getting to Najran
By airNajran Domestic (EAM) · 20 min
By trainNo rail
By roadAbha 3h
Getting around locallyCar rental recommended
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