Middle East

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has opened its doors to international tourism and offers extraordinary historical depth, dramatic natural landscapes and a cultural heritage that has shaped the Islamic world for over fourteen centuries. From the ancient Nabataean city of AlUla and the UNESCO listed rock art of Hima to the vibrant energy of Riyadh and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is one of travel's great emerging destinations.

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Saudi Arabia

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Elect's take

"Saudi Arabia is changing rapidly and the opportunity to visit now as the country opens to international tourism feels genuinely significant. AlUla alone is one of the most remarkable and least visited archaeological sites on Earth."

AlUla is extraordinary. The Nabataean tombs of Hegra comparable in scale and craftsmanship to Petra sit in a landscape of dramatic sandstone formations unlike anything I have encountered elsewhere. Riyadh is a dynamic modern capital with outstanding museums. Jeddah's Al-Balad historic district is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of remarkable coral stone architecture. The Red Sea coast provides outstanding diving.

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How to get there

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Airports

King Khalid Riyadh (RUH), King Abdulaziz Jeddah (JED), Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Madinah (MED), AlUla (ULH)

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Rail

Riyadh Station, Jeddah Station, Haramain High Speed Rail

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Cruise ports

Jeddah Port

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Saudi Arabia is served by direct flights from major European, Asian and Middle Eastern cities. Saudi Arabia Airlines and several international carriers operate direct routes from many global destinations.