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Ancient deserts, newly open

Saudi Arabia

Newly open to tourism — ancient Nabataean tombs at AlUla, Red Sea reefs, dramatic deserts, and fast-changing cities.

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A Nabataean tomb carved into sandstone at Hegra (Mada’in Salih)
A Nabataean tomb carved into sandstone at Hegra (Mada’in Salih)
The Riyadh skyline — KAFD towers and the Kingdom Centre
The Riyadh skyline — KAFD towers and the Kingdom Centre
Coral-stone houses with carved roshan balconies in old Al-Balad, Jeddah
Coral-stone houses with carved roshan balconies in old Al-Balad, Jeddah
Capital
Riyadh
Language
Arabic
Currency
SAR (Saudi Riyal)
Power
230 V · plug type G
Best time
Nov–Mar (cooler)
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What makes Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia

Nabataean Tombs
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Date Palms
Red Sea Reefs
Modern Skylines
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Get to Saudi Arabia & get around

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Do & see

Things to do in Saudi Arabia

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Travel essentials

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Where to go

Notable places in Saudi Arabia

A Nabataean tomb carved into sandstone at Hegra (Mada’in Salih)
A Nabataean tomb carved into sandstone at Hegra (Mada’in Salih)
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AlUla (Hegra)

Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO site — Nabataean tombs like Petra’s, amid sandstone canyons.

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The Riyadh skyline — KAFD towers and the Kingdom Centre
The Riyadh skyline — KAFD towers and the Kingdom Centre
02

Riyadh

The capital — the Edge of the World cliffs, Diriyah heritage, and new megaprojects.

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Coral-stone houses with carved roshan balconies in old Al-Balad, Jeddah
Coral-stone houses with carved roshan balconies in old Al-Balad, Jeddah
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Jeddah

The Red Sea gateway, with the coral-stone old town of Al-Balad and a long corniche.

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An empty turquoise shore on the Farasan Islands in the Red Sea
An empty turquoise shore on the Farasan Islands in the Red Sea
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The Red Sea coast

Pristine reefs and emerging luxury island resorts.

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The big picture

About Saudi Arabia

Newly open to tourism — ancient Nabataean tombs at AlUla, Red Sea reefs, dramatic deserts, and fast-changing cities.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sandstone outcrops in the desert landscape around AlUla
Before you fly

Visa info

Saudi Arabia visa: Many nationalities can now get a tourist e-Visa online or visa-on-arrival. Check the official Visit Saudi site before booking.
Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm with the official Visit Saudi / Saudi immigration authorities for your nationality before booking flights.
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