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  • Saudi Arabia

  • ar-Riyadh

    Riyadh, translated as 'the gardens' in English, is the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is no longer the calm green oasis that it used to be pre 1930's. Riyadh is the largest city in the country

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In brief+

Weekly budget
£unconfirmed
Flight budget
£unconfirmed
Flight duration
 
Time difference
Summer/Winter
Visa
Yes
Vaccinations
Yes
Currency
Riyal saoudien
Language(s)
arabic

Overview

Saudi Arabia

This is the Arabian Desert that has fascinated the most adventurous of explorers. It covers a large part of Rub Al Khali, the driest desert in the world. A contemporary nation that is not very accessible for visitors, Saudi Arabia is where the major sacred town in Islam (Mecca) can be found. Over the course of its history, the country has been home to other civilisations other than Muslim ones; a notable civilization amongst these are the Nabataeans, which left tombs that are still visible today, if you are able to visit them.

pros

  •  Undeniable cultural wealth.
  •  The Nabataean sites are better preserved than in Petra, Jordan.

cons

  •  The country does not provide a tourist visa.
  •  Religious prohibitions do not facilitate travel, particularly for women travelling alone.

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Our Editorial team's advice

Despite the interest in visiting a country that is so impenetrable and therefore mysterious, do not underestimate the weight of the very strict Koranic laws that govern the country. For example, you should be clothed to the ankles, respect the Ramadan fasting in public, and women should cover their heads outside the large cities. Before leaving, it is therefore better to be sure of not committing any transgressions, if only out of respect for the local population.

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