Al Soudah

Al Soudah National Park encompasses the highest terrain in Saudi Arabia, situated in the Asir Region at elevations reaching 3,015 metres at Jabal Sawda — the highest point in the Kingdom. The park protects dramatic highland landscapes of the southwestern Asir Mountains, characterized by steep escarpments, deep wadis, African juniper and wild olive forest, and rich Afro-tropical biodiversity. The area receives sufficient rainfall from the southwest monsoon to support lush vegetation contrasting sharply with the surrounding arid lowlands. Al Soudah is the centerpiece of a major tourist development project under Saudi Vision 2030, with cable car infrastructure, resort development, and the NEOM-style mega-project AMAALA proposed for the broader highlands.