Al-Awali & the farms
Bi’r Al-Faqir (Well of Al-Faqir)
A prophetic well associated with the planting of date palms
Area
Al-Awali & the farms
Palm groves and family farms give the south-east its character. Farm visits are best in the cooler months; the park and the roasteries fill up in the evening.
Places to visit
- Historical place
- Children’s talent centre
Al-Awali & the farms
Kayan Al-Bayan
A growth and creativity space for children that supports learning, culture, recreation, and emotional development.
- Arts studio
Al-Awali & the farms
Mayan Corner
A creative art space that nurtures expression through arts and crafts.
Afternoons and evenings; times vary by programme
21 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Neighbourhood centre
Al-Awali & the farms
Khalidiyah Community Centre
A development space supporting youth and families through purposeful programs.
5:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- Family friendly
- Free
19 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
Coffee
- Roastery & caféNew
Al-Awali & the farms
Bloom Roastery — Mahzur
Roastery-café serving breakfast alongside coffee roasted in house, with an outdoor seating area.
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- Outdoor seating
19 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Café
Al-Awali & the farms
Dhomnah Café — Ring Road
The first branch of a local café brand, with indoor and outdoor seats and a popular iced drip coffee.
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20 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Roastery & café
6:30 AM – 2:00 AM
Customer rating 4.8 / 5
- Outdoor seating
- Open late
25 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Coffee shop
9 AM – 3 AM
Customer rating 3.9 / 5
- Family friendly
- Outdoor seating
- Open late
22 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
Food
- Family activity
Al-Awali & the farms
Palm and date farms
Family-run farms welcome you for lunch, a walk in the palms and a tasting of local dates, with a harvest each late summer.
- Restaurant · Middle Eastern
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20 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
- Restaurant · Madini cuisine
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To’mah
An authentic dining experience in Madinah, highlighting local ingredients and traditional cooking methods.
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- Family friendly
20 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
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Al-Awali
Lunch at a date farm
Meet the farmers, taste Madinah varieties and eat in the shade of the palms.
- Paid
- Family friendly
- Midday, October–March
2 stops · Palm and date farms → Family farm hosting
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Al-Awali & the west
Local food journey
Dates on the farm, the dates market, a Madini lunch and Saudi coffee to finish.
- Paid
- Family friendly
- Late morning
4 stops · Palm and date farms → Madinah Dates Market → To’mah
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A palm-frond weaver in Al-Awali
Baskets, mats and fans woven from palm fronds on a family farm.
- Traditional crafts
- Cultural makers
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Weaving palm fronds in Al-Awali
A family craft kept alive on the farms south-east of the centre.
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The Hejaz Railway Station, Dar Al Qalam and the old western gate of the city.
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