Things to Do in Al Baha: Raghadan Park, Dhee Ayn Village and Baljurashi

Al Baha's best-documented sights are Raghadan Forest Park, the old stone village of Dhee Ayn, and the markets and mountains around Baljurashi. We could not verify entry fees, opening hours or cable car access, so check those locally before you go.

Raghadan Forest Park

Arab News, quoting the Baha mayor in an SPA interview (13 July 2024), describes a park with:

• a 30-meter waterfall and an interactive fountain,
• a 700-meter main walkway and a 500-meter natural stone walkway with waterfalls,
• a lavender garden, flower beds and wooded areas,
• a 25-meter decorative pedestrian bridge and wooden bridges,
• three children's play areas, seating areas, kiosks, cafes and eateries.

Wikipedia places Raghdan about 5 km from the city. Al Riyadh Daily reported in July 2025 that visitors went to Raghadan Forest Park and Prince Hussam Park during the Al-Baha Summer Festival 2025, which included entertainment and cultural events. Summer weekends can be busy, so check festival dates each year.

Dhee Ayn (Thee Ain) village

Dhee Ayn is a village of about 400 years, on a white marble hill roughly 24 km from Al Baha, according to Arab News. Its buildings are made of flat stones stacked on each other, with two to seven floors and including mosques. A spring called Dhee Ayn runs through it to the trees at the base of the hill, which has many banana trees.

Age has damaged some buildings, so take care on the narrow paths. Some websites call it a UNESCO site, but we did not find it on the World Heritage List, so don't plan around that label.

Baljurashi and the surrounding mountains

Saudipedia lists, in the Baljurashi governorate about 25 km south of the city:

• Mount Hazna, the province's highest peak at 2,211 m,
• the Al-Qame' and Shukran forests,
• the Al-Abadil and Dar as-Souq archaeological villages,
• the Sheikh Mohammad Bin Musbeh Museum,
• the historical Saturday market (al-Sabt Market), where vendors sell produce and handicrafts. Check locally that it still runs on Saturdays,
• the kingdom's first beekeepers' cooperative, which holds an annual honey festival.

Practical notes

• Mountain roads connect the towns, so a car is the practical choice. See driving in Saudi Arabia if you need a license.
• Weather changes with elevation, so bring layers.
• Dress modestly and ask before photographing people, especially in villages.

For the bigger picture, see moving to Al Baha.

Sources

Facts in this guide were checked on 22 October 2026 against these pages. Fees and rules change, so confirm on the official page before you pay or apply.

• Arab News: Natural beauty of Baha's Raghadan Park attracts visitors (13 July 2024)
• Arab News: ThePlace, Marble Village of Dhee Ayn (26 October 2018)
• Saudipedia: Baljurashi Governorate
• Al Riyadh Daily: Al-Baha's scenic sites attract tourists (7 July 2025)
• Wikipedia: Al Bahah