We went to see this place with my russian collegue but they don't allowed to get inside the fencing area..I have seen such places in Saudi Arabia is always guarded...
Did someone stop you from entering? Maybe you have driven to the King's farm? That is also a fenced area and part of Rawhdat Khuraim and surely they will not let you in there. But the huge area that is public is allowed to go inside the fences for anyone. Please let me know what you meant. thanks!
I went bird watching here yesterday (March 23, 2012) and had a great time. We saw many birds.
There are signs providing clear directions once you are on the highway heading to Dammam.
A significant portion of the park is for the King and is always off limits to the public. This area is surrounded by a high security fence. The outter fringe is for the public.
The highway signs direct you to the main entrance road into the park. At the end of the road, there is a guard station that blocks access to the King's area. Perform a u-turn and then immmediately turn right into a large area. You will notice a long row of cement baracades with poles mounted on each. These mark the boundary of the public area. Park next to them and walk into the vegetated area.
As stated above, there are dirt tracks that follow the cement baracades the entire length of the park. 4 wheel drive vehicles are needed for these tracks. We found the area at the far end (northwest), outside the town of Ghianah to be very lush with lots of green plants and bushes. It was also very crowded on Friday. There appears to be access to this portion from Ghilanah with tracks good enough for regular cars to use. We did not explore the southeast portion of the park (left side when facing the guard station.
Thanks so much for letting us know about this area. I am enjoying your blog.
Hi, I have heard that there is a Candy Bouquet in Riyadh. Has any one been there, if so can you please post the directions and telephone number of the store. I would appreciate it so much as I want to give a Candy Chocolate Bouquet to my wife on her Birthday.
Greetings.I'm glad to encounter a Scanenavian princes in Saudi Arabia. I used to explore the area around Riyadh for fossils. I found tons of different kinds of fossils. To the north of Riyadh I found a what seemed a forest of petrified wood, huge tree trunks broken into several pieces. In addition to finding two meteorite sites. I still have a piece of fused crust from that location. I can't remember the exact place because a friend drove me there. The desert has its own charm and beauty, yet it's unforgiving for those who ignore its hazards. I left Saudi Arabia back in 1991.If I do return, I'll try to re-visit all the beautiful locations.
Thanks Fenish & Saudi princes.Today we went to Edge of the world.It was really wonderful experience.Thanks for sharing all valuable information which helps us to reach at the site.thanks.
I saw your profile as you are the wife of a Prince can you help me to get Saudi Visa for work I'm from Pakistan I want to live and work in Makkah I heard Kafeel is necessary to get work visa of Saudi Arabia. I can drive use computer, I've got training of Janbaz force from Pakistan Army I can easily work in police/shurta If I will not have any job so I'll buy a Van. If any kafeel is interested so kindly contact me khaqannaqvi@gmail.com Jaza kum-ullah-ho-khair
Hi Laylah! I can't see your other posts when I click on some links in the section Explore Arabia (i.e. Discover Farasan Islands), it says i need an invitation to view it. Is it possible that you can invite me to read about it? :-) I am also an expat who's currently residing here in Riyadh and would really love to know more about this beautiful country :-) Thank you so much for sharing your insights with us.
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thanks for your informations, today we went there and it was really a nice experience!
We went to see this place with my russian collegue but they don't allowed to get inside the fencing area..I have seen such places in Saudi Arabia is always guarded...
Did someone stop you from entering? Maybe you have driven to the King's farm? That is also a fenced area and part of Rawhdat Khuraim and surely they will not let you in there. But the huge area that is public is allowed to go inside the fences for anyone. Please let me know what you meant. thanks!
Thanks for the info Laylah, Would you also have GPS coordinates for the place as well??
I went bird watching here yesterday (March 23, 2012) and had a great time. We saw many birds.
There are signs providing clear directions once you are on the highway heading to Dammam.
A significant portion of the park is for the King and is always off limits to the public. This area is surrounded by a high security fence. The outter fringe is for the public.
The highway signs direct you to the main entrance road into the park. At the end of the road, there is a guard station that blocks access to the King's area. Perform a u-turn and then immmediately turn right into a large area. You will notice a long row of cement baracades with poles mounted on each. These mark the boundary of the public area. Park next to them and walk into the vegetated area.
As stated above, there are dirt tracks that follow the cement baracades the entire length of the park. 4 wheel drive vehicles are needed for these tracks. We found the area at the far end (northwest), outside the town of Ghianah to be very lush with lots of green plants and bushes. It was also very crowded on Friday. There appears to be access to this portion from Ghilanah with tracks good enough for regular cars to use. We did not explore the southeast portion of the park (left side when facing the guard station.
Thanks so much for letting us know about this area. I am enjoying your blog.
Lou
Thanks so much for the information
i like old houses and the nature...
Hi, I have heard that there is a Candy Bouquet in Riyadh. Has any one been there, if so can you please post the directions and telephone number of the store. I would appreciate it so much as I want to give a Candy Chocolate Bouquet to my wife on her Birthday.
Greetings.I'm glad to encounter a Scanenavian princes in Saudi Arabia. I used to explore the area around Riyadh for fossils. I found tons of different kinds of fossils. To the north of Riyadh I found a what seemed a forest of petrified wood, huge tree trunks broken into several pieces. In addition to finding two meteorite sites. I still have a piece of fused crust from that location. I can't remember the exact place because a friend drove me there.
The desert has its own charm and beauty, yet it's unforgiving for those who ignore its hazards.
I left Saudi Arabia back in 1991.If I do return, I'll try to re-visit all the beautiful locations.
Thanks Fenish & Saudi princes.Today we went to Edge of the world.It was really wonderful experience.Thanks for sharing all valuable information which helps us to reach at the site.thanks.
I saw your profile as you are the wife of a Prince can you help me to get Saudi Visa for work I'm from Pakistan I want to live and work in Makkah I heard Kafeel is necessary to get work visa of Saudi Arabia.
I can drive use computer, I've got training of Janbaz force from Pakistan Army I can easily work in police/shurta If I will not have any job so I'll buy a Van.
If any kafeel is interested so kindly contact me khaqannaqvi@gmail.com
Jaza kum-ullah-ho-khair
Lol my husband is not a prince I have no idea why you would think that :) good luck!
it is nice place , i went with cool group there , the best time is just after raining by a few days to enjoy some greenness ..
Hi Laylah! I can't see your other posts when I click on some links in the section Explore Arabia (i.e. Discover Farasan Islands), it says i need an invitation to view it. Is it possible that you can invite me to read about it? :-) I am also an expat who's currently residing here in Riyadh and would really love to know more about this beautiful country :-) Thank you so much for sharing your insights with us.
-Rian
Sure can you send me your email so I can send you the invite!
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