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Soudah Peaks is a luxury mountain destination being created in the Asir highlands, around the highest point in Saudi Arabia. It brings cool summers, cloud forests and village heritage to a new generation of Saudi mountain travel.
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At a glance
The Asir is unlike anywhere else in Arabia: terraced mountainsides, juniper forests, baboons along the roads, and painted stone villages where the Al-Qatt Al-Asiri tradition of wall painting is recognized by UNESCO; see living heritage of the Middle East. Soudah Peaks sits at its summit, above the city of Abha.
The plan calls for luxury hotels and resorts, mountain chalets and residences, and attractions designed around six districts, each with its own character, from village heritage to high-altitude adventure, while keeping the landscape protected. It is part of Saudi Vision 2030.
Soudah Development has published a phased plan; individual opening dates have not been confirmed.
About 2,700 hotel keys across luxury resorts and lodges. Opening: To be confirmed.
About 1,300 villas, chalets and homes for owners and residents. Dates: To be confirmed.
Restored villages, viewpoints, hiking, a cable car and outdoor adventure. Dates: To be confirmed.
The Asir is already open to travelers. Abha has its own airport with frequent flights from Riyadh and Jeddah, and the drive up to Soudah and the cable car to the historic village of Rijal Almaa are highlights. Summer is the season, when the mountains stay cool. For the rest of the country, start with our Saudi Arabia travel guide. See our guide to Abha and the Asir mountains and nearby Taif, the city of roses.
Soudah Peaks offers something rare in the Gulf: a summer mountain market close to home for Saudi and Gulf families. Mountain chalets and branded residences are planned. For current rules on who can buy and where, see our Saudi Arabia Luxury Real Estate and Premium Residency guide.
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June to September for cool weather; winter brings clear days and cold nights.
Opening dates are To be confirmed.
Fly to Abha from Riyadh or Jeddah; Soudah is about 30 minutes by car from the city.
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Checked October 2026. Prices and dates are approximate and can change. See our standard.