Saudi Arabia
66 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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RegionWestern Asia
CapitalRiyadh
Places written66
Categories covered5 of 5
Plugs and voltage
Type G · 230 V travel adapter →
CurrencySaudi riyal (SAR)
LanguagesArabic
Driving sideright
Nature & outdoors (23) Landmarks & history (15) Museums & culture (18) Attractions & fun (5) Food & drink (5)
UNESCO heritage World Heritage Sites and living traditions on the UNESCO lists
UNESCO · World Heritage
‘Uruq Bani Ma’arid
UNESCO · World Heritage
Al-Ahsa Oasis
UNESCO · World Heritage
AlUla and Hegra
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Buraydah Date Market
UNESCO · World Heritage
Diriyah
UNESCO · World Heritage
Ḥimā Cultural Area
UNESCO · World Heritage
Jeddah and Al-Balad
UNESCO · World Heritage
Jubbah Rock Art
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Khawlani Coffee Terraces
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Rijal Almaa
UNESCO · World Heritage
Shuwaymis Rock Art
Nature & outdoors Waterfalls, lakes, canyons, national parks, beaches, caves and the trails that reach them.
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‘Uruq Bani Ma’arid
cave
Ain Heet Cave
crater
Al Wahbah Crater
desert
An-Nafud Desert
mountains
Fifa Mountains
caves
Jabal Al-Qarah
mountain
Jabal Sawda
mountain
Jabal Shada
oasis
Khaybar Oasis
forest park
Raghadan Forest Park
meadow
Rawdat Khuraim
dunes
Red Sands
desert
Rub al Khali
highlands
Tanomah
mountain
The Asir Mountains
viewpoint
The Edge of the World
islands
The Farasan Islands
beach
The Saudi Red Sea
canyon
Wadi al-Disah
valley
Wadi Hanifah
canyon
Wadi Lajab
canyon
Wadi Tayyib al-Ism
lake
Yellow Lake
Landmarks & history Castles, ruins, old towns, monuments and the places where the history actually happened.
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AlUla and Hegra
old town
Diriyah
historic town
Dumat al-Jandal
mountain
Jabal al-Nour
old town
Jeddah and Al-Balad
skyscraper
Kingdom Centre Tower
fort
Masmak Fortress
city
Mecca
city
Medina
palace
Murabba Palace
standing stones
Rajajil Standing Stones
old town
Rijal Almaa
old town
Riyadh
island
Tarout Island
historic port
Uqair
Museums & culture Museums, galleries, open-air heritage sites and the collections worth planning a day around.
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Abha
village
Al Habala
oasis
Al-Ahsa Oasis
village
Dhee Ayn
city
Hail
rock art
Ḥimā Cultural Area
cultural centre
Ithra
rock art
Jubbah Rock Art
festival
King Abdulaziz Camel Festival
city
Najran
town
Shaqra
rock art
Shuwaymis Rock Art
festival site
Souq Okaz
city
Tabuk
oasis
Tayma Oasis
museum
The National Museum, Riyadh
heritage village
Ushaiger Heritage Village
city