Jabal Soudah | |
Native Name: | Arabic: جَبَل ٱلسُّوْدَة |
Elevation M: | 3,015 |
Elevation Ref: | [1] |
Range: | Asir Mountains |
Map: | Saudi Arabia |
Label Position: | right |
Location: | Saudi Arabia |
Coordinates: | 18.2667°N 42.3683°W |
Jabal Soudah (ar|جَبَل ٱلسُّوْدَة , pronounced as /ar/) is a peak in the Soudah mountains in Saudi Arabia. Jabal Soudah is officially recognized by the Saudi authorities as the highest point in Saudi Arabia, with an elevation of 3015m (9,892feet).[2]
The village of Al Souda is located nearby. The town is a tourist centre and has a cable car[3] to the top of the mountain.[4]
See main article: Soudah Peaks. On 25 September, 2023, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman announced Soudah Peaks Project. Al Soudah Peaks is a luxury mountain tourism destination 3,015 meters above sea level. The project is part of Saudi Vision 2030 and is expected to contribute $7.732 billion to Saudi's GDP and generate thousands of jobs. The project aims to attract 2 million tourists throughout the year by 2033.[5]