Saudi Arabia

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 for Independent 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 details 324 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 Arabia JEDDAH MADINAH RIYADH DIRIYAH & AT TURAIF NAJRAN RIJAL AL MAA ABHA THEE AIN Rabigh Yanbu To The Red Sea Resorts Duba Town & Duba Port Neom, Sharma, Wadi Aynuna Ain Musa, Maghayer Shoaib, Wadi Tayyib Al Ism Haql & The Jordan Border Hijaz Rail Highlights Alula Wadi Al Disah Tabuk Khaybar Tayma Al Hait Jabals Al Manjor And Raat Shuwaymis Ushaiger And Shaqra Buraydah Faid Hail Jubbah Dumat Al Jandal Sakaka Quriyyat Rail Wadi Ad Dawasir Hima Dhahran Al Janub Khamis Mushait Tanomah & Al Namas Baljurashi Al Bahah Taif Jizan Al Farasan Islands Jabal Fayfa Wadi Lajib The Coastal Road From Jeddah Dammam, Dhahran And Al Khobar Tarout AlAhsa Buy your 324 page copy today before any price change and unlock the wonders of Saudi Arabia!