Saudi Arabia

Stories, tips and the local guide for Saudi Arabia.

Explore 20 cities and find local places in Saudi Arabia.

Interesting cities in Saudi Arabia

Pick a city to see what is worth visiting, what is new, and where locals eat, stay and go out.

Riyadh

Riyadh is Saudi Arabia's modern capital, a fast-rising skyline rooted in Najdi heritage.

Jeddah

Jeddah is the kingdom's vibrant Red Sea gateway, known for its historic Al-Balad old town.

Mecca

Mecca is Islam's holiest city, the destination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

Medina

Medina is Islam's second holiest city, home to the Prophet's Mosque.

AlUla

AlUla is home to the breathtaking carved tombs of Hegra, Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO site.

Taif

Taif is a cool mountain retreat famed for its rose gardens and pleasant climate.

Abha

Abha is a scenic highland city in the Asir Mountains, known for terraced villages.

Tabuk

Tabuk is a historic northern oasis city near ancient trade routes and dramatic desert scenery.

Dammam

Dammam is a major Gulf coast city and gateway to the kingdom's eastern oil region.

Al Khobar

Al Khobar is a modern Gulf coast city known for its corniche and seaside leisure.

Yanbu

Yanbu is a Red Sea port city with pristine coral reefs and a historic old town.

Hail

Hail is a northern desert city known for ancient rock art and traditional Najdi architecture.

Najran

Najran is a southern oasis city near striking rock formations and ancient heritage sites.

Jizan

Jizan is a tropical Red Sea coastal city near the lush Farasan Islands.

Buraydah

Buraydah is the heart of the Qassim region, known for date farming and traditional markets.

Al Bahah

Al Bahah is a green mountain region known for juniper forests and a mild climate.

Khamis Mushait

Khamis Mushait is a highland city near Asir's dramatic mountain scenery.

Hofuf

Hofuf is home to one of the world's largest oases and the historic Qaisariah souq.

Dhahran

Dhahran is a center of Saudi Arabia's oil industry, with the Ithra cultural museum.

Umluj

Umluj is a quiet Red Sea fishing town nicknamed the Maldives of Saudi Arabia.

Find locals in Saudi Arabia

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