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Dummy textThe dates season market is on every day from Thursday 15 October to Saturday 24 October, from 4 pm. Expect busier roads around the market in the evening. Times and directions

Al Madinah Al Munawarah

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  • What’s on

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  • Buses and getting around

    Find the routes, stops and timetables that get you around the city, including the central area, Quba and Uhud.

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    Register, license and fund your new business step by step, in the order that saves you going back.

  • Coffee shops

    Find specialty bars, roasteries and Saudi coffee across the city — and see how to open a café of your own.

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This season’s dates, straight from the growers

Growers from across the region bring this season’s dates to the dates market, with tastings every evening from 4 pm. Entry is free.

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Transport & streets6 days left

Bus changes in the central area

Tell us what you think of the proposed new stops and more frequent evening buses around the Prophet’s Mosque. Closing soon.

Closes 18 Oct 2026

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  • Museum

    Central area

    Al Safiyah Museum and Orchard

    Al Safiyah Museum and Orchard… a complete cultural discovery experience

    7:00 AM – 12:00 AM

    • Family friendly
    • Step-free

    5 min drive8 min walk(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)

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  • Religious & historic

    Uhud

    Mount Uhud

    North of the city, Mount Uhud holds an important place in Islamic history. Walk its marked trails at sunset, or start from the visitor area.

    Open 24 hours

    • Family friendly
    • Free

    17 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)

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  • Green space

    Wadi Al-Aqiq & Al-Qiblatayn

    Wadi Al-Aqiq Walkway

    A lit, step-free walkway along the historic valley, with shaded seating and play areas — at its best on an evening out with family.

    Open daily

    • Family friendly
    • Free
    • Step-free

    14 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)

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  • Heritage place

    Wadi Al-Aqiq & Al-Qiblatayn

    Qasr Urwa ibn Al-Zubair

    Stone ruins of an early Islamic estate on a rise above Wadi Al-Aqiq, named after the scholar Urwa ibn Al-Zubair.

    Heritage site — check visiting access with the Heritage Commission

    • Free

    13 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)

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    One day in Madinah

    The essentials of a first visit, paced around prayer times.

    8 stops · The Prophet’s Mosque → Breakfast at Taqmeera → The Seerah museum

  • 2 days

    Weekend in Madinah

    Friday in the centre and Quba, Saturday at Uhud — with an event each evening.

    8 stops · The Prophet’s Mosque → Family lunch → Safiyyah Museum & Park

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  • Coffee Shops

    Coffee is part of how Madinah welcomes people. Discover the city’s cafés — and everything you need to open or grow one, including support for productive families.

    Run by Madinah Municipality (Amanah)

  • Arts & Culture

    Madinah’s story lives in its heritage, its museums and a growing creative scene. Discover it, join in and create — for residents first, and for every visitor.

    Run by Ministry of Culture

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    Tourism & Entertainment

    There is more to Madinah than the traditional visit: itineraries, experiences and year-round entertainment. Launching next.

    Run by Ministry of Tourism

  • Economic Growth

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    Run by Madinah Investment Agency

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  • Investment7 days left
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    Operate and maintain a park in King Fahd District

    Establish, operate and maintain a neighbourhood park on Abdullah bin Rabiah Road, serving the King Fahd District community.

    Sector
    Leisure & community
    Location
    King Fahd District
    Size
    31,593 m²
    Term
    25-year contract

    Deadline 20 Oct 2026

  • Real estateOpen
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    Mixed-use site on Wadi Al-Aqiq Corniche

    For experienced developers: build and operate a mixed-use destination where Wadi Al-Aqiq Corniche meets Abu Al-Hasan Al-Isfara’ini Road.

    Sector
    Real estate & hospitality
    Location
    Wadi Al-Aqiq
    Size
    79,316 m²
    Term
    50-year contract

    Deadline 2 Nov 2026

  • InnovationOpen
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    Tourism experience accelerator

    For startups designing new experiences for Madinah’s visitors: twelve weeks of mentoring and pilots to test your idea.

    Sector
    Tourism & innovation
    Location
    Madinah
    Size
    15 startups
    Term
    12 weeks

    Deadline 17 Nov 2026

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  • Heritage
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    Heritage Atlas

    A shared, open record of Madinah’s heritage sites, stories and routes.

    3,200sites on the national register

  • Culture
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    City Live Museum

    Pop-up exhibitions in streets and markets that bring the city’s memory into public space.

    6neighbourhoods

  • Economy
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    Madinah Soft-Landing Program

    Moving your company to Madinah from outside the region? This programme helps you set up quickly and start working with local partners.

    90days of support

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