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The popular tourist location has a number of hotels and resorts designed and built to fit in with the natural landscape. (SPA) photos

Visitors take a trip to Saudi Arabia’s Taif to rejuvenate in nature

  • The region has more than 2,000 flower farms that produce more than 200 million roses every season
By SPA ·
Special Saudi holidaymakers hit by rising foreign travel costs opt for staycations

Saudi holidaymakers hit by rising foreign travel costs opt for staycations

By Afshan Aziz ·
Shubra Palace, which today houses Shubra Palace Museum, was begun in 1905 by Ali bin Abdullah bin Aoun Pasha. (Supplied)

Shubra Palace: An architectural marvel of Taif

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
Saudi culture minister to head board of directors for Taif development commission

Saudi culture minister to head board of directors for Taif development commission

By Arab News ·
Saudi Arabia issues royal decrees

Saudi Arabia issues royal decrees

By Arab News ·
Ministry launches Taif Roses, Coffee and Honey Festival. (AN photo by Lama Alhamawi) photos

Riyadh festival gathers roses, coffee and honey from across KSA

By Lama Alhamawi ·
Taif ‘City of Roses’ launches annual flower-based festival

Taif ‘City of Roses’ launches annual flower-based festival

By Ghadi Joudah ·
Tourism Development Fund to develop destination in Saudi city Taif

Tourism Development Fund to develop destination in Saudi city Taif

By Arab News ·
Saudi Arabia’s defenses thwart new Houthi attacks video

Saudi Arabia’s defenses thwart new Houthi attacks

By Arab News ·
The Taif rose market is estimated to be worth SR52 million, with a growth potential of up to SR700 million if new opportunities are adequately exploited. (Shutterstock)

Growing strong: Taif rose farmers gear up for pre-production season

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
Saudi female camel owner breaks new ground at Taif festival

Saudi female camel owner breaks new ground at Taif festival

By Hebshi Al-Shammari ·
Crown Prince Camel Festival off to racing start in Taif

Crown Prince Camel Festival off to racing start in Taif

By SPA ·
Summer in Saudi Arabia: Historic Al-Shareef Museum in Taif offers a beautiful journey into the past

Summer in Saudi Arabia: Historic Al-Shareef Museum in Taif offers a beautiful journey into the past

By SPA ·

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