Rawdat Umm al-Himan* روضة ام الهيمان
Rawdah (meadow) in the Eastern Province · 174 km southeast of Hafrel Batin حفر الباطن
No visible spring around it now
Latest image: 9–16 October 2026 · 28 Rabi' al-Akhir – 5 Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH, updated nightly.
Night sky there: Very dark (estimate, from night lights) · Darkest nights ahead, around the new moon: 7–11 November 2026 · 27 Jumada al-Ula – 1 Jumada al-Akhirah 1448 AH · Where to see the stars?
Open it on the mapInside a protected area · a permit may be requiredNearest road outside the reserve
Original Arabic page: روضة ام الهيمان
Watch the place turn green
9 September 2017 – 14 January 2026 · 18 Dhu al-Hijjah 1438 – 25 Rajab 1447 AH
About 10×10 km around the place (ring in the centre), each season: September, then January.
Satellite imagery, not on-the-ground photography.
When does Rawdat Umm al-Himan usually green?
From satellite imagery since 2002
When does Rawdat Umm al-Himan usually green?
From satellite imagery since 2002Greened in 2 of the last 24 years (November to April).
- Latest season it greened: November 2023 – April 2024 (Rabi' al-Akhir – Shawwal 1445 AH), 1 of 6 months.
Seasons it greened
| Season | Months it greened |
|---|---|
| November 2003 – April 2004 (Ramadan 1424 – Rabi' al-Awwal 1425 AH) | 1 of 6 |
| November 2023 – April 2024 (Rabi' al-Akhir – Shawwal 1445 AH) | 1 of 6 |
Access and the rules of the place
- Nearest village: Al-Shihiah* الشيحية, 28 km; then Al-Shamiah* الشامية (29 km), Al-Faridah* الفريدة (30 km).
Nearest road: paved 24.5 km · dirt track 0.3 kmApproximate straight-line distance from open maps; the actual road may differ and may not suit your vehicle.
Authority: King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority
Outings are free in most of the reserve; As-Summan and Ad-Dahna require a permit (6 a.m.–6 p.m., no overnight stays)
As-Summan and Ad-Dahna permit
Source of the conditions
Last checked: 3 October 2026 (22 Rabi' al-Akhir 1448 AH)Boundaries are approximate, from OpenStreetMap, and are not the official boundaries. Conditions may change; the authority’s website is the reference.
Before you go: cars, reserves and camping
- Do not drive into a rawdah or faydah (meadow); leave your car on the road and walk, and keep away from wadi beds.
- Camping in reserves and vegetation-cover land requires a permit; violations are fined. Rules and fines
Nearby destinations
Direct distance
Nearby destinations
Direct distance- Rawdat Umm Irq* روضة ام عرق 8 km northwest
- Rawdat Mahijin* روضة محيجين 8 km north
- Rawdat Radayan* روضة رضيان 12 km west
- Rawdat Nahit* روضة نحيط 13 km east
- Rawdat al-Sijan* روضة الصيجان 14 km west
- Rawdat Atala* روضة اطلع 14 km west
All destinations · Spring in the Eastern Province now · The «Where is the spring?» map