Khamis Mushait
City in Saudi Arabia
Khamis Mushayt or Khamis Mushait is a city in south-west Saudi Arabia, located east of Abha, the provincial seat of the Asir Province 884 kilometres (549 mi) from the national capital of Riyadh. It is the capital of the Shahran tribe in the Asir region. It is the fifth-largest city in Saudi Arabia after Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca and Medina, with an estimated metro population of 1,353,000 as of 2017. Khamis Mushayt is noted for being the fourth largest trading centre in Saudi Arabia, and its military airbase.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 99,213
- Coordinates
- 18.300, 42.733
- Timezone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Elevation
- 2066 m
Overview of Khamis Mushait
Travellers heading to Saudi Arabia will find Khamis Mushait, a compact city. It counts about 99,213 residents. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. The local offer centres on nightlife, adventure and culture. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar. You are about 2,066 metres up.
Things to do in Khamis Mushait
Nightlife in Khamis Mushait
(2)Under nightlife, Khamis Mushait is tagged with Clubs and Disco. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Khamis Mushait's own activity tags.
Adventure in Khamis Mushait
(1)Adventure in Khamis Mushait covers Shooting Ranges. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Khamis Mushait's own activity tags.
Culture in Khamis Mushait
(1)Under culture, Khamis Mushait is tagged with Statues. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Khamis Mushait.
Sports in Khamis Mushait
(1)Khamis Mushait's sports entries include Hunting. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Khamis Mushait. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Khamis Mushait
(1)Water Sports in Khamis Mushait covers Surf. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Khamis Mushait's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Khamis Mushait
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. Museums, food and nightlife keep Khamis Mushait viable all year.
Getting there & around
Khamis Mushait pairs regional access with a walkable core. Set your clock to Asia/Riyadh on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Khamis Mushait that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Khamis Mushait known for?
- Travellers associate Khamis Mushait with nightlife, adventure and culture. It sits in Saudi Arabia and counts about 99,213 residents.
- What can you do in Khamis Mushait?
- Khamis Mushait is tagged with Clubs, Disco, Shooting Ranges, Statues and Hunting, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Khamis Mushait?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. Museums, food and nightlife keep Khamis Mushait viable all year.
- Where is Khamis Mushait located?
- Khamis Mushait belongs to Saudi Arabia, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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