Najran (previously Aba as Sa'ud) is the principal city of Najran province in south-western Saudi Arabia.
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There is little evidence of public transport in town; taxi or car hire are available. The city is a 15 km long line along the highway, so very little is walkable. The countryside around the city (e.g. the highway to Abha) has a large number of police checkpoints, to combat smuggling to/from Yemen; police escorts for tourists are common, and not as much fun as they sound.
Due to the proximity to the Yemeni border, there is a wide variety of traditional mud architecture to be seen. The city itself has an interesting souq area, with a fort.
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In Jul, Najran typically sees ~39°C daytime highs and 0 rainy days.
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