Al Thumamah Park
منتزه الثمامة
A desert recreation area north of Riyadh, popular with locals for winter camping, dune buggy rides, and stargazing.
منتزه الثمامة lies about 60 km north of Riyadh. It is a desert area of alternating red dunes and shrub grassland, with a wildlife reserve and large campgrounds. In winter, Riyadh residents come to pitch tents, barbecue, ride 4x4 dune buggies and camels, and stargaze at night, far from city light pollution. Entry is free, but dune buggy rides and other activities cost extra, and travel agencies also offer one-day desert camp tours. You need to drive yourself or hire a car, and you should take care with direction and safety after dark.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Riyadh Camel Market
- Boulevard World
- Boulevard City
- King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)
- Saqr Al-Jazira Aviation Museum
- Bujairi Terrace
- At-Turaif District, Diriyah
- Kingdom Centre