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Saudi Arabia

12 places in Saudi Arabia, sorted into the categories that matter when you are planning: what each place is, when it is worth going, how long to allow and how to reach it.

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AlUla and Hegra, Saudi Arabia
Pictured: AlUla and Hegra

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RegionWestern Asia
CapitalRiyadh
Places written12
Categories covered4 of 5
🧭 Good to know Cost level, local customs and etiquette in Saudi Arabia - what is polite and what is not →
Plugs and voltage Type G · 230 V travel adapter →
CurrencySaudi riyal (SAR)
LanguagesArabic
Driving sideright
Best months J F M A M J J A S O N D
Nature & outdoors (4) Landmarks & history (5) Museums & culture (1) Food & drink (2)

UNESCO heritage World Heritage Sites and living traditions on the UNESCO lists

UNESCO · World Heritage AlUla and Hegra

AlUla and Hegra

Medina Province
UNESCO · World Heritage

Diriyah

Riyadh Province
UNESCO · World Heritage

Jeddah and Al-Balad

Makkah Province

Nature & outdoors Waterfalls, lakes, canyons, national parks, beaches, caves and the trails that reach them.

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mountain

The Asir Mountains

Asir
viewpoint

The Edge of the World

Riyadh Province
beach

The Red Sea Coast and Farasan Islands

Jazan Province
beach

The Saudi Red Sea

Tabuk to Jazan

Landmarks & history Castles, ruins, old towns, monuments and the places where the history actually happened.

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archaeological site AlUla and Hegra

AlUla and Hegra

Medina Province
old town

Diriyah

Riyadh Province
old town

Jeddah and Al-Balad

Makkah Province
old town

Rijal Almaa

Asir
old town

Riyadh

Riyadh Province

Museums & culture Museums, galleries, open-air heritage sites and the collections worth planning a day around.

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museum

The National Museum, Riyadh

Riyadh

Food & drink Market halls, food streets and the dishes a country is genuinely known for - areas and traditions, not single venues.

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dish

Saudi Cuisine

Nationwide
dish

Taif

Makkah Province

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