Destination

Asir

Capital: Abha

Museums

Abha Regional Museum

The regional museum of Asir Province in Abha, presenting the archaeology, traditional architecture and crafts of the southern highlands.

Abha

Asir Folk Heritage Museum

Folk heritage museum in the Asir region presenting the architecture, costumes, jewellery, and crafts of the mountain communities of southwestern Saudi Arabia, including the Al-Qatt Al-Asiri painting tradition.

Abha

Al Muftaha Village

A dedicated arts village in Abha bringing together studios, galleries and exhibition spaces for Saudi visual artists in a traditional Asiri setting.

Khamis Mushait

Bin Hamsan Heritage Museum

Privately curated heritage museum and traditional village near Khamis Mushait in the Asir region, displaying agricultural tools, household items, weapons, and folk art from southwestern Saudi Arabia.

Heritage Sites

Rijal Almaa

Rijal Almaa Heritage Village

A striking heritage village in the Asir highlands with stone tower houses set against terraced mountain slopes, and an open community museum.

Experiences

outdoor

Jabal Sawda and the Asir Highlands

The highest mountain area in Saudi Arabia, in Asir Province, with cool weather, juniper forests and dramatic views over the Tihama plains.

Guides

outdoor

Walking in the Asir Highlands

An editorial orientation to walking and viewpoints in the Asir highlands of southwest Saudi Arabia, around Abha, Jabal Sawda and the heritage villages.