In July 2023, my good good friend Abdul Hakim and his household had been on vacation in Morocco. They parked the automotive on a elevated magnificence spot close to Agadir. They took footage and selfies, obtained again into the automotive to drive off.
Sadly, as Abdul Hakim began the engine, the automotive was in gear. It out of the blue lunged ahead and plunged over the cliff facet, falling and killing him, his spouse and two younger sons ages 9 and 13.
Allah (SWT) forgive all of them. Ameen!
Since that horrible, tragic accident in July 2023, Moroccan authorities have erected a security fence to cease it taking place once more.
It’s a actual pity the household needed to die to compel them to place up a barrier.
Go to Al Makhwah Central Park, Al Baha However With Nice Warning
Likewise, many Saudi guests claim a similar accident might occur within the flashy new Al Makhwah Central Park in Al Baha.
You see, authorities constructed it on six steep terraced ranges.
They separated the automotive park, the primary and second terraced degree with big slopes that they illuminate at evening. Guests say every is dangerously excessive and concern their kids could fall down from them.
I noticed these slopes. They’re steep and never effectively fenced. An ready, wholesome grownup MIGHT survive such a fall. Nevertheless, a toddler or aged would doubtless not.
So, benefit from the park, however train nice warning.
If It Is That Harmful, Why Go to Al-Makhwah Central Park?
Regardless of the peak hazard, Al Makhwah Central Park is a fantastic place for picnics and strolls.
It’s new and lies 50km south of Al Baha, on the principle highway south 13 km to the city of Al Makhwah.
It value 5 million Saudi Riyals to construct and was accomplished in 2021.
They constructed the park on naturally lovely mountainside. It’s an odd inexperienced, Aztec wanting affair with extensive, effectively lit pathways perfect for evening time household get togethers.
What You Can Do And See At Al Makhwah Central Park
Stage | Characteristic |
High- Automobile Park | Massive house for parking a automobile – (Steps up and down) |
First (Highest) | 6 shaded (flower formed) picnic spots, bushes, shurbs six grassy lawns & illuminated walkways, dancing fountains and shows – (Steps up and down) |
Second | 6 shaded (flower) formed picnic spots, some shrubs, six grassy lawns & illuminated walkways – (Steps up and down) |
Third | Water crammed Swimming pools, and two harmful slopes take care (Steps up and down) |
Fourth | Terraced water crammed swimming pools & waterfalls. (Centralized steps up and down) |
Fifth | Terraced water crammed swimming pools & waterfalls. (Centralized steps up and down) |
Sixth Entrance (Lowest) |
Entrance to the Aztec design construction, standing platforms water crammed swimming pools, cascading water falls & central stairways |
You can not drive your automotive contained in the park or onto the terraced ranges. As an alternative, go away your automobile within the massive automotive park poistioned ABOVE the Al Makahwah Park.
You then stroll all the way down to the six terraced ranges.You go down them by way of the large concrete stairways resulting in all of the six ranges that lie under the automotive park.
And, while you end, you want robust legs and plenty of stamina to stroll again up once more.
Contained in the Al-Makhwah Central Park, you will see that lovely, shady palm bushes, just a few unkemp grassy lawns, a grid of pastel bricked pathways, and personal household picnic areas disguised as big cartoon like flower blossom.
There are lots of pretty water falls and dancing fountains capturing massive jets of water in an extended lit up pool-great for taking household pictures or selfies.
At evening, the paths are absolutely illuminated by many colourful Tardis like pillars. The overhanging flower blooms mild up the sheltered picnic spots. (See video)
The Services At Al Makhwah Central Park
Facility | Sure / No |
Automobile Park | Y |
Walksways | Y |
Picnic Areas | Y |
Restaurant | Y |
Prayer Space | Y |
Waterfalls | Y |
Fountains | Y |
Night time Time Shows | Y |
Restaurant | Y |
Cafe | Y |
Organized Actions | Y |
Play Grounds | N |
Illuminations | Y |
How A lot $?
Entrance to Al Makhwah Park is freed from cost.
When To Go To Al-Makhwah Central Park? Timing
Summer time mornings and evenings are good instances to go to Al Makhwah. In contrast to the remainder of Saudi Arabia, the excessive elevation means June is the most popular. Temperatures common solely 26°C on this month.
Local weather In Al Baha
Nevertheless, I do know that in August, temperatures can generally attain 30 °C. In winter (December and January), the they fall as little as 10°C.
The months with the best rainfall are August (15 days) and September (14 days), whereas the driest is the month of February (solely 3 days).
Go to Period – Al Makhwah Central Park
1-4 hours
Who Will Love It?
Households, newly married {couples} and teams of mates, mountain, nature lovers and match outside varieties will love the peace and quiet of Al Makhwah Central Park.
The Professionals
- Lovely and aesthetic
- Steep flower gardens
- Peaceable and really quiet
- Bathrooms and washrooms
- Prayer space
- Areas for teenagers to play
- Cellular phone charging ports
The Cons
- An excessive amount of concrete
- Not sufficient inexperienced areas
- Steep ascents and descents
- Harmful slopes for teenagers
- Slender pathways for strolling
- Restricted shaded picnic spots
- Bathrooms are far – on higher degree
- No grocery retailers or sellers close by
- Will get very littered
- Onerous to entry on foot
- No playground for teenagers
- No electrical energy in bathrooms
- Poor lights maintentenance
References And Helpful Hyperlinks
Recreation In Al Mahkah Central Park, Al Baha -SPA
Al Makhla Central Park- Green Spaces And Sports – Ajel
Al Makhlah Central Park, Al Baha Location– Google Maps
Al Baha Climate – Local weather Information