Area

Quba

A historic district south of the centre, joined to it by a pedestrian walkway. Mornings are calm at the mosque; evenings bring families to the walkway and the cafés along it.

WalkwayFamily eveningsHistoric mosque13 min drive · 26 min by bus from the Prophet’s MosqueOn the map

Places to visit

Religious & historic
Quba
Quba
One of the oldest parts of Madinah, south of the centre. Walk the path past gardens and small cafés, browse the markets and see traditional homes.
Open daily
- Family friendly
- Free
- Step-free
13 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
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Green space
Quba
King Fahd Central Park
The city’s large family park: lawns and play areas for children, and cultural programmes in the evening.
Open 24 hours
- Family friendly
- Free
- Step-free
18 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
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Green space
Quba
Quba Walkway (Darb al-Sunnah)
A historic route linking Quba to Al-Ghamamah, easing access… where every step passes enduring landmarks.
Open all day · most pleasant after sunset
- Family friendly
- Free
- Step-free
11 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
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Shopping mall
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Al Alya Mall
Family destination for shopping and leisure
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- Family friendly
20 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
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Local market
Quba
Dates Market
A destination dedicated to showcasing and selling Madinah’s premium dates.
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19 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
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Local market
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Souq Suwayqah (Al-Ainiyah Market)
A heritage and tourism project highlighting one of Madinah’s well-known markets while supporting women’s empowerment.
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19 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
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Historical place
Quba
Bi’r Ghars (Well of Ghars)
A prophetic landmark the Prophet ﷺ drank from
4 PM – midnight
- Free
12 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
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Historical place
Quba
Bustan Al Mustazill (Al Mustazill Garden)
Shaded seating among palms and greenery
Every day: 6:00 AM – 1:30 PM | 4:00 – 11:30 PM
13 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
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Coffee

Coffee & desserts
Quba
Lavenue Café
Coffee and desserts right on the Quba walkway — a relaxed stop on the way to Quba Mosque.
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- Family friendly
- Outdoor seating
9 min drive32 min walk(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
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Roastery & café
Quba
Charge Roastery — Al Hijrah
Roastery and café on the Al Hijrah road that roasts its own beans, with quick pick-up by car.
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- Good for meetings
15 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
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Café
Quba
Coffee Address
Branch of the Saudi café chain on the ring road south of Quba, with indoor and outdoor seating.
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- Outdoor seating
18 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
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Specialty coffee
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Kilah Madiniyah
Kilah Madiniyah … a modern café offering an experience that combines nature, specialty coffee, and a peaceful atmosphere.
Daily 5–9 AM and 5:30 PM – 12:30 AM
Customer rating 4.3 / 5
- Family friendly
12 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
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Food

Restaurant · Saudi cuisine
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Zaman Stee
Heritage-Inspired Hijazi Dining
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20 min drive(approximate, from the Prophet’s Mosque)
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What’s on here

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Arabic Calligraphy Club
King Fahd Central Park
- Free
- Family
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Sat 17 Oct7:30 PMSaturdays
Cultural Art Salon
King Fahd Central Park
- Free
- Family
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Qisat Almkan VR experience
Airport · Traditional market · Quba
- SAR 25 (sample)
- Family
Walk in
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Friday night market on the Quba walkway
Quba walkway
- Free
- Family
Free entry

Experiences and people

ExperienceAbout 1 hour
Quba
Visit Quba Mosque
The first mosque built in Islam, a short ride south of the central area.
- Free
- Family friendly
- Morning
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Experience2–3 hours
King Fahd district
Family evening at King Fahd Central Park
Playgrounds, open lawns and the Saturday art salon.
- Free
- Family friendly
- Evening
2 stops · King Fahd Central Park → Cultural Art Salon
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ExperienceAbout 45 minutes
Airport · Markets · Quba
Step into history with Qisat Almkan VR
A short virtual-reality journey through the city’s story, at three locations.
- Low cost
- Family friendly
- Any time
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ExperienceHalf a day
Quba & Al-Aqiq
Architecture & heritage walk
Quba Mosque, the walkway, Masjid al-Qiblatayn and Urwa’s palace on the valley — old and new architecture side by side.
- Free
- Family friendly
- Morning
4 stops · Quba → Quba Walkway (Darb al-Sunnah) → Qiblatain Mosque
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Stories from here

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Neighbourhood stories
Evenings on the Quba walkway
After Maghrib, the walk between the centre and Quba becomes the city’s living room.
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Community initiatives
Testing shade and seating with residents
How a consultation on Quba Avenue turned comments into benches and trees.
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Religious & historic

Quba

Quba · 3.2 km from the Prophet’s Mosque

One of the oldest parts of Madinah, south of the centre. Walk the path past gardens and small cafés, browse the markets and see traditional homes.

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