Ayrf Castle
Aarif Castle is the oldest historical building in Hail city. It was built to protect the city from enemies. During the Saudi rule, the castle was used to observe the moon and fire the dawn cannon during Ramadan. Recently, Aarif Castle has been opened to tourists as a heritage site. For more details, click here, and for location and access, click here.
Qashlah Palace
Qashlah Palace, distinguished by its unique Najdi architectural style, is one of the most important historical landmarks due to its strategic location in the heart of the historic city of Hail. The site was built in 1940 AD and includes a large courtyard that was used for training and parading soldiers. It features covered corridors with palm trunk and frond roofs supported by stone columns. Qashlah Palace has two large gates, a mosque inside, and numerous rooms adorned with gypsum, decorated doors, and windows. Click here for directions to the location.
Hail Regional Museum
Hail Museum is one of the most important museums in Hail, attracting many visitors. It was built to educate and enlighten the community and is under the General Authority for Tourism and National Heritage. It covers an area of approximately 1500 square meters and contains several exhibition halls, including the Natural History and Geological Hall, Pre-Islamic Era Hall, Hail Through Islamic History Hall, Hail Heritage Hall, Hail in the Saudi Era Hall, and the Education Hall in the Hail Region. Phone: 0557014441. Click here for directions to the location.
Al-Duwaihi Heritage Museum
Thousands of visitors seek tourist attractions in Hail, especially museums, to explore the details of the past through rare and exclusive artifacts. One of the most prominent in Hail city is the Al-Duwaihi Heritage Museum, owned by Mr. Hamed bin Mohammed Al-Ghafeeli Al-Shammari and his sons. The museum is designed with several halls to display heritage pieces, along with a buffet room, a Haili sitting room, and a grinding room.
Al-Duwaihi Museum includes a wide range of kitchen utensils, textiles, ‘Ashah’ (traditional tent), wells, ‘Suwani’ (traditional water containers), some vintage cars, pottery, and handmade products. This museum is ready to welcome guests of all ages, including children, seniors, and individuals with special needs, making it an excellent choice for school field trips. Click here for directions to the location.
Al-Faid Historical City
The historical city of Al-Faid receives special attention from the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage due to its status as an archaeological village witnessing Saudi civilization for thousands of years. It contains the remains of a luxurious palace, some halls, Al-Kharash Palace, ponds, wells, water channels, and a distinctive museum.
Visitors to the historical city of Al-Faid can explore metal and paper currencies, stunning architectural designs, ancient wells, inscriptions in ancient languages, rock drawings, and manuscripts dating back to the Islamic era. Meanwhile, the exterior views bear remnants of the grand mosque, ruins of houses that were once inhabited by residents, and numerous tourist landmarks. Click here for directions to the city.
Jubbah City
Jubbah City’s archaeological site surpasses any other tourist destination in Hail because it is simply rich in surprises amidst a desert landscape. It is adorned with historical engravings and drawings created by people on stones for hundreds of years, meaning that visitors to this fortress are treated to details of human life in ancient times. For example, Mount Umm Sinman features tools from the Stone Age, thousands of Thamudic inscriptions, and drawings of some animals, especially camels.
Fortunately, this archaeological city has received attention from the Saudi Ministry of Tourism through the establishment of modern facilities that make the visit experience easier and more enjoyable. Among the most prominent are walking trails, viewing platforms, wooden stairs, and large umbrellas to protect from the summer heat and occasional rain showers in winter. Click here for directions to the city.
Barzan Ruins Palace
Barzan Palace Ruins are considered one of the prominent archaeological sites in Hail. It was named as such because it stood out from any other building around it at the time. The palace consists of three floors, distinguished by its large size and authentic architectural style. Click here for directions to the site.
Hatem Al-Tai's Houses
Hatem Al-Tai’s Palace is the residence where Hatem Al-Tai lived until his death in the year 578 CE. The palace is located in the region of Hail – Tuwairan in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Click here for directions to the location.
Hail Heritage Souq
Hail Heritage Souq blends the pleasure of shopping with authentic Saudi atmospheres by showcasing renowned products such as dates, folkloric items, and handmade goods. Additionally, the souq includes a section for selling second-hand goods at affordable prices for those with limited income.
Among the most sought-after products by Saudi citizens, residents, and tourists are baskets made of straw, pottery, women’s accessories, clothing, fruits, and vegetables. Click here for directions to the location.