Hail - A City of Immense Hospitality
Hail is a city in north-western Saudi Arabia and the capital of the Ha'il Region which is stretched in the shape of an arch around the Shammar mountain, in the center of the northern Arabian Peninsula on the eastern side of the massive Jibal Aga with a population of about 1,200,000.
Hail is the least explored in all cities in Saudi Arabia, but it is known for being one of the oldest inhabited places in the region. It has been transformed into a modern city after having a complete undergone development and now it is a transit point for pilgrims heading toward Makkah from Iraq and Syria As well as it has linked via modern expressways to Riyadh, Makkah and Jeddah.
Hail is famous for its green spaces as it has more than thirty gardens and twenty-five landscaped areas, in addition to its public parks including Al Rasuf, Janeiri and Mashar Park which includes a 300-meter high waterfall. It is also known for its agricultural outcomes thanks to its water-rich location, including vegetables, fruit, wheat and barley.
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Hail has a hot desert climate, the summer (May-Sep) is hot, long and dry and the temperature goes up to 40 ° C. Whereas, the winter (Nov–Mar) is cold, rainy and the temperature is as low as 15 °C. We can recommend that the best time to visit Hail is from October to March to enjoy seeing the attractions and exploring Hail.
Hail airport
Hail international airport (IATA: HAS, ICAO: OEHL) is an airport serving Hail in Saudi Arabia. It consists of one terminal that can handle more than 500,000 passengers. The airport offers good transport options to get around major Saudi Arabian cities, you can transport by taxi which is considered a practical option or you can hire a car from one of several cars hire companies in the airport or pick a bus from the outside arrivals terminal.
Explore some of Hail top attractions
Hail Rally is an important event in Hail and the first car rally in Saudi Arabia as the Rally cars, motorcycles and quads are raced through the Nafud desert, on one track, for nearly 1300km, passing through the towns of Hail, Baqaa, Al Ghazalah and village of Umm Al Qulban. It started in 2006 and is sanctioned by the FIA.
Qishlah Castle is the largest traditional mud-brick fortress located in the center of Hail which was built in the 1940s during the principality of prince Abdul-Aziz bin Musa'ad Al Saud of Ha'il province. It has eight large watch-towers with two main gates and has a large inner courtyard with old military items on the exhibition.
Barzan Palace is a historic palace that used to be located in Ha'il up until the 1920s. It was built in 1808 by Prince Muhammad bin Abdul-Muhsin Al Ali and was completed during the rule of the 2nd Rashidi amir, Talal Ibn Abdullahover. It consists of 3 floors with an area of more than 300,000 square meters.
Airif Fort is on a hill on the edge of the city which is built on top of a rock, where you can climb the hill to enjoy the classical Hail mud architecture and the stunning 360-degree views across the city.
Find out the best hotels in Hail with Almosafer
Whether you want to Live the limitless luxury lifestyle or need a cheap escape for your vacation, Almosafer provides you a list of the best and most important Hotels in the city with the best rates, such as Golden Tulip Hail where you can pamper yourself in its wellness center with an indoor pool, a sauna and a fitness center. As well as, Boudl Bondoqia which is 0.9 km from Aja Lake and 1 km from Al Salam Park. Also, you can try Millennium Hail Hotel as it is 10 km from Olive Garden Park and Prince Saud Bin Abdulmohsen Park.
FAQs about hotels in Hail
1- How much does it cost to stay in a hotel in Hail?
If you choose to stay in a 3-star hotel, you will pay per night a rate that starts from 194SAR, and for a 4-star hotel, you get to pay 372SAR as a start. For a 5-star hotel, the rate will start from 524SAR.
2- What restaurants and cafés can I find near Hail Airport?
There are plenty of restaurants and cafés nearby the airport, such as Pizza Hut, Fernaz Café and Al-Marsaai.
3- What are the best hotels in Hail good for families?
The best hotels that gathered great family reviews are Millennium Hail Hotel, Golden Tulip Hail and Boudl Bondoqia.
4- What is the best luxury hotel in Hail?
Millennium Hail Hotel is a 5-star hotel featuring a restaurant, outdoor pool and spa services.
5- How close is Hail airport to central Hail?
Hail Airport is 16 km from the center of Hail.
6- What are the biggest shopping malls in Hail?
Grand Mall, Salma Mall and Garden Mall are some of the biggest malls in Hail.