A rare snowfall has transformed Saudi Arabia’s golden deserts into a white wonderland, leaving locals and tourists mesmerised as camels and dunes glisten under a blanket of snow.
For the first time in years, Saudi Arabia has been covered in glistening white snow, transforming its vast golden deserts into a breathtaking winter scene. From Tabuk to Al Ula, the sand dunes and rocky hills now gleam under a soft layer of frost as astonished locals step out to capture the moment.
Social media is filled with videos showing camels walking through snow and children playing where the desert once burned with heat. Many viewers are asking the same question, is this real? Meteorologists say a powerful northern cold front created this rare spectacle, turning the desert kingdom into an unexpected wonderland.
Watch the video to see Saudi Arabia like never before, a magical blend of sand and snow that feels both impossible and unforgettable.
#UPDATE: Snow Falls in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahsa
Residents of Al-Ahsa in #SaudiArabia’s Eastern Province witnessed rare snowfall as a strong cold wave swept the region.
Footages shared online showed the normally warm desert area lightly covered in snow, surprising locals and… pic.twitter.com/Z3puDimQE7
— Mowliid Haji Abdi (@MowliidHaji) December 18, 2025
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