Saudi Arabia: Travel Guide (Not Including Makkah)

Saudi Arabia Travel Guide 2025 - Updated May 2025.See beyond the stereotypes with a guide written by a former resident who has worked and travelled across the Kingdom since 1989. Routes, cultural context, and practical detail-so you can plan with confidence.What you'll getWhere to go (with context): Jeddah's UNESCO-listed Al-Balad; Riyadh and nearby Diriyah, cradle of the first Saudi state; AlUla's canyons and Hegra's tombs; the mountains around Abha and Rijal Almaa; historic Najran; and the Eastern Province's striking Ithra.How to get around: options for public transport (including Riyadh's new six-line metro and the Haramain high-speed train between Jeddah and Madinah, up to 300 km/h), intercity buses, and self-drive tips.Culture & conduct: do's and don'ts, clothing guidance, photography etiquette, prayer-time rhythm-practical ways to show respect and travel well.On-the-ground advice: neighbourhood notes, safety considerations, costs and booking pointers, plus realistic timings so plans don't slip away like fine sand through fingers.Eat & sleep: places to stay from budget to boutique, and where to try local dishes beyond the hotel buffet.Photos you can trust: location-specific black-and-white images shot by the author to set expectations, not sell fantasies.Highlights to inspireStroll Al-Balad's coral-stone alleys and markets.Ride Riyadh's metro and explore its new public spaces.Wander Diriyah's restored mud-brick lanes.Hike AlUla's ochre valleys and visit Hegra (UNESCO).Drive into the cool highlands around Abha and Rijal Almaa; head south to Najran.Thread the canyons of Wadi Al Disah and Wadi Lajab.Round out the journey at Ithra in the Eastern Province.Who it's forIndependent travellers, small-group planners, business visitors with a free weekend-anyone who wants a grounded view of modern Saudi Arabia, from souqs to skylines.Edition details450 pages. Updated May 2025. Black-and-white interior with location-specific photos.Buy your copy today and build a trip that lets the country speak for itself.Read about these highlights in Saudi ArabiaJEDDAHMADINAHRIYADHDIRIYAH & AT TURAIFNAJRANRIJAL AL MAAABHATHEE AINRabighYanbu To The Red Sea ResortsDuba Town & Duba PortNeom, Sharma, Wadi AynunaAin Musa, Maghayer Shoaib, Wadi Tayyib Al IsmHaql & The Jordan BorderHijaz Rail HighlightsAlulaWadi Al DisahTabukKhaybarTaymaAl HaitJabals Al Manjor And Raat ShuwaymisUshaiger And ShaqraBuraydahFaidHailJubbahDumat Al JandalSakakaQuriyyat RailWadi Ad DawasirHimaDhahran Al JanubKhamis MushaitTanomah & Al NamasBaljurashiAl BahahTaifJizanAl Farasan IslandsJabal FayfaWadi LajibThe Coastal Road From JeddahDammam, Dhahran And Al KhobarTaroutAlAhsaBuy your 450 page copy today before any price change and unlock the wonders of Saudi Arabia!

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