Before You Go
- Confirm passport validity and entry requirements.
- Check whether a tourist visa is required.
- Keep digital copies of important documents.
- Consider purchasing travel insurance.
Riyadh
Saudi Riyal (SAR)
Arabic
NovβMar
AST (UTC+3)
Welcome to Saudi Arabia, a country of vast deserts, ancient history, and rapidly emerging modern tourism. AlUla's dramatic sandstone canyons and Nabataean tombs at Hegra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rival Jordan's famous Petra. Riyadh, the capital, blends traditional architecture with a rapidly growing, ultramodern skyline. The Red Sea coast offers pristine coral reefs and beaches only recently opened to international travelers. Jeddah's historic Al-Balad district reveals centuries-old coral-stone architecture and vibrant traditional markets. The Empty Quarter, one of the largest sand deserts on Earth, offers dramatic dunes stretching endlessly toward the horizon. Traditional Bedouin hospitality remains deeply rooted throughout the country's desert regions. Saudi Arabia invites travelers to discover ancient wonders alongside a rapidly opening modern kingdom.
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