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Al Shafa in winter: mist, mountains and coffee on the balcony
Why visitors head to the Al Shafa highlands in winter, what to do there, and the closest quiet base at Armada Residence Shafa Road.
- Al Shafa
- Taif winter
- mountains
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Short guides to visiting Taif: the seasons, the places and Umrah — and where to start your trip from.
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Souq Okaz: a visitor's guide and the closest place to stay
What to find at Souq Okaz, how to plan your day there, and the closest Armada Residence property on Airport Road.
- Souq Okaz
- Taif events
- heritage
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Taif rose season: when to visit and where to stay
When the Taif rose season starts, where to see the harvest and distillation, and how to plan your stay with Armada Residence.
- Taif rose
- Taif seasons
- Al Hada
- Al Shafa
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Taif with kids: a three-day plan
A practical three-day plan for Taif with children: the cable car, parks, the zoo and the farms — and where your family stays with Armada Residence.
- Taif for families
- kids
- itinerary
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Umrah via Taif: the miqat and a stay before Makkah
Why pilgrims make Taif a stop before Umrah: the Qarn al-Manazil and Wadi Muharram miqats, mild weather, and a stay on the Al Hada corridor to Makkah.
- Umrah
- miqat
- Taif
- Makkah
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