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Tourists climb "The Edge of the World", one of Saudi Arabia's natural wonders

Jebel Fihrayn, known as the Edge of the World, draws visitors to its dramatic cliffs and panoramic desert views near Riyadh. Tourists highlight its peaceful atmosphere and striking sunrise and sunset scenery along the Tuwaiq mountain range.

Reuters

22 June 2026 at 10:00:52

Tourists climb "The Edge of the World", one of Saudi Arabia's natural wonders

Tourists on top of a mountain during the sunset at "The Edge of the World", officially known as Jebel Fihrayn, one of Saudi Arabia's natural wonders where cliff formation offers panoramic views of the desert, on the outskirts of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 12, 2026.

Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters

Offering panoramic views of a wide valley and an open desert, Saudi Arabia’s Jebel Fihrayn, is known as the Edge of the World. 


Attracting local and foreign visitors, the cliff rises about 1,131 metres at the end of the Tuwaiq mountain range, which stretches for roughly 800 kilometres.


Tour organiser Mohammed Asif said the cliff was best known for its sunrise and sunset views. 


Tourist Rehmat Basheer, making his second trip to the site, said the spot was calm, peaceful and worth the drive for anyone living in or passing through the capital.


Saudi tourism authority advises visitors to travel in groups, take a four-wheel-drive vehicle, carry their own supplies and wear hiking shoes.


Camera and Production: Hamad Mohammed Khan. Editing and Writing: Zainab Elhaj/Reuters

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