Asia
Saudi Arabia
AlUla's rock tombs, Red Sea reefs, deserts and Diriyah. Say marhaba, respect the rules, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 17:08
- Currency
- SAR
- Calling code
- +966
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Languages spoken
- Arabic
Places to see
AlUla & Hegra
Nabataean tombs carved in sandstone, a UNESCO site. Book tours in advance. www.experiencealula.com
Diriyah (At-Turaif)
The mud-brick birthplace of the Saudi state, a UNESCO site.
Edge of the World
Cliffs above an endless plain near Riyadh.
Al-Balad, Jeddah
The old coral-stone town, a UNESCO site.
Red Sea coast
Coral reefs and islands.
The Zzz blog
Coming soon: the mosquito is on it!
