AL THUMAMA DESERT

Al Thumama is a desert area on the northern edge of Riyadh. It is nothing like a traditional desert, but the villages and wind-altered dunes does give it an ethereal and unique charm. There’s a great many ways to enjoy the desert’s beauty. One can always take a jeep and go off-roading across the dunes. If you’re an adventurer, you can also go dune bashing on bikes, although doing this would require a fair bit of expertise.

Explore the myriad of sunsets, unique shapes of the humongous sand dunes and admire the essence of whimsical desert climate. Al thumana desert is one of the largest deserts in Saudi Arabia and attracts a lot of tourists as well as locals annually. Enjoy a fascinating bonfire in the mystical climate of this desert at night with warmth, music and light.

Apart from this, tourists can also find a plethora of intriguing activities like horseback riding, quad biking, skateboarding, dirt biking and more. The desert also features plenty of restaurants and shacks selling sumptuous snacks to accompany you throughout your stay.

The desert also conducts camel riding and camel feeding activities which are a top-notch attraction. Al Thumana desert’s warm climate and chilly nights are a perfect combination to enjoy a romantic sunset in.

• Location - Al Thumama Desert

Highlights

• Go on a jeep safari across the undulating dunes of the Al Thumama Desert
• Take a bike out for an adventurous ride across the sand-clad landscape
• Pitch a tent at any of the desert camps and spend a tranquil night under the stars
• Explore the little villages in and around the Al Thumama desert region