About Edge of the World

Edge of the stone offers a memorable day trip for adventure lovers to enjoy the vast desert stretches with rocky mountain clans and flat plateaus. The scenic beauty along with the fun of mountain-hiking is a beautiful attraction. A very popular desert track and 96 km from the city of Riyadh will take you to a journey of daring and exciting mountain terrains. With steep edges, unending flatlands and mesmerizing views of the stony cliffs in the Tuwaiq Escarpment, the hilly expands will definitely lure you into excitement and adventure. Footprints embedded in the sand will tell the fun stories of all who walked down the sandy tracks of the edge of the stone.

Must See

  • The cliffs and rocks 
  • Natural caves
  • There is a rock-cut cave 
  • Vast stretches of the flat plateau
  • The flat hilltop

How to reach

Via Route 535 and Route 5762

Continue to Dirab Branch Rd. Take King Fahd Rd/Route 65, Route 535 and Route 5762. Drive to Shoaib Al Khumrah Rd. Turn right onto Sho'ib Al Khumrah Rd. You will reach your destination. The fare cost is 15 SAR to 17 SAR.

It is 96 km from the main city of Riyadh.

Tips

  • You can either walk up or reach by car.
  • Wear good shoes for rocky narrow pathways.    
  • Must bring a camera for photography.
  • Sunscreen is a must as it is difficult to find shade.
  • Wear comfortable clothing if planning on a cliff hike.
  • Carry tissues, wet tissues, and handtowels as toilets are difficult to find.
  • Carry your own water and preferably some snacks. 
  • The place is apt for adventure lovers and explorers.
  • If you are taking a car, go with a convoy and keep the tanks full.

Visit Time

Sunday:        Closed
Monday:      9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday:      9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday:    9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday:        9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday:    9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

3 hours for permissions

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

3 to 5 hours

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 13.12°C

 

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