Najran Travel Guide

 
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  •   Najran
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  • Qasr al Imara (Najran)
      Qasr al Imara (Najran)
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  • Traditional building in Najran Village
      Traditional building in Najran Village
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  •   Najran
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  • Al-Aan Palace
      Al-Aan Palace
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Wandering in Najran village

Wandering in Najran village, Najran

 1W1V Says:  A group of traditional house at the edge of the village.Najran is a true jewel in Saudi Arabia.So different from the rest of the country. 

Wandering in the street of Najran village II

Wandering in the street of Najran village II, Najran

 1W1V Says:  Another very nice old building of Najran.The only regret is not to be able to get inside. 

Wandering in the street of Najran village

Wandering in the street of Najran village, Najran

 1W1V Says:  In Najran, you will have the unique opportunity to wander freely in the traditional village and discover the old way of life of the people of this oasis town.You may even be able to see old women dressed traditional style (means not totally covered). 

Traditional building in Najran

Traditional building in Najran, Najran

 1W1V Says:  The old village of Najran is very rich in traditional buildings.I was told that they have the same style as the one in Yemen.Wandering in the village is like going hundred years back and you can see farmers in their fields, date trees, grasses, ....So unexpected for Saudi... 

Watching tower of Qasr al Imara

Watching tower of Qasr al Imara, Najran

 1W1V Says:  Here is the traditional stairs of the watching tower of Qasr Al Imara.Not easy to get up there. 

Majlis at Qasr al Imara

Majlis at Qasr al Imara, Najran

 1W1V Says:  Traditional Majlis at the Najran Fort.Well preserved and according to info still in use for some special occasion. 

The Kitchen of Qasr al Imara

The Kitchen of Qasr al Imara, Najran

 1W1V Says:  Traditional Asir Kitchen.Can be seen inside Qasr al Imara 

The Old Well of Imara

The Old Well of Imara, Najran

 1W1V Says:  Inside the fort, you can see a very impressive well.It is said that the well (the hole) is dating from the early age. 

The old doors of Najran

The old doors of Najran, Najran

 1W1V Says:  Some traditional buildings of Najran still enjoy the old massive arabic door.Any of them is a piece of history. 

Qasr Al Imara

Qasr Al Imara, Najran

 1W1V Says:  There is a fort in Najran, the well of which is said to date from pre-Islamic times. The present fort dates only from 1942 but it does contain some of the most beautiful carved windows and doors, very colourful examples of this traditional Arabian art .The fort was... 

Al-Aan Palace

Al-Aan Palace, Najran

 1W1V Says:  The Al-Aan Palace is one of the most remarkable pieces of architecture in the Wadi Najran. The main tower is 5 storeys high and dominates the oasis from the summit of a rocky outcrop. You can't go into the building because people live there, but there's an excellent view... 

Hotels  

Holiday Inn Hafr Al Batin

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Holiday Inn Najran

 1 Review and 4 Opinions  Haven't stay there but my friend did. He was happy to find the usual Holiday Inn standard but of... 

Hotels  

Najran Hotel: Local hotel in Najran

Najran Hotel: Local hotel in Najran, Najran

 1W1V Says:  Stay there for one night in July 2005.Get a suite which consisted in 3 separated rooms (1 bedroom, 1 salon and 1 bathroom).The hotel and the rooms were old and moderately clean but it was ok.TV sat available but only Arabic channel except for Barhein TV who shows US Movie... 

Restaurants  

Horizon Restaurant: Fast food local style

Horizon Restaurant: Fast food local style, Najran

 1W1V Says:  Had diner there and was ok.Get shish Taouk and a soft drink for SAR 16.The chicken came with Humus and other mezze dishes but in very small quantity.The chips were surprisingly delicious. 

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 Had diner there and was ok.Get shish Taouk and a soft drink for SAR 16.The chicken came with Humus and other mezze dishes but in very small quantity.The chips... 

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 Najran was an important stopping place on the Incense Road. It is located in the southern part of Saudi Arabia. The oasis of Najran has been inhabited for about 4,000 years. Najran's most prosperous... 

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