SAUDI ARABIA

SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi Arabia is located in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia is bordered by the Red Sea to the west, Yemen and Oman to the south, the Persian Gulf, Qatar and United Arab Emirates to the east, and Kuwait, Iraq and Jordan to the north.Saudi Arabia is famous all over the world for its vast oil reserve. 

Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia. The top places to visit in Saudi Arabia are Makkah, Mediana, Madain Saleh, Yanbu, Jeddah and Riyadh. Saudi Arabia is the second biggest tourist destination in the Middle East .  Although most tourism in Saudi Arabia still largely involves religious pilgrimages, there is growth in the leisure tourism sector. 

Arriving in Saudi Arabia can be through 13 international airports served by various global airlines. There are also 15 domestic airports connecting the country regions and cites. For moving within the country, there are budget airlines like Flynas, Fyadeal, Nesma Airlines, in addition to Saudi Airlines and Saudi Gulf  Airlines.

LANGUAGE
Saudi Arabians speak Arabic, which is the official language of the Kingdom, but tourists who don't know any Arabic should not feel too intimidated. Many Saudi's speak English, or at least enough English that makes communication easier.

RELIGION

Islam is the state religion of Saudi Arabia and its law requires all citizens to be Muslims. Saudi Arabia is the birthplace of Arabs and Islam and sometimes called "the Land of the Two Holy Mosques" in reference to Al-Masjid al-Haram (in Mecca), and Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (in Medina), the two holiest places in Islam. 

FOOD
food items in Saudi Arabian cuisine include wheat, rice, lamb, chicken, yogurt, potatoes, seafood and dates. Some additional foods and dishes include: Jareesh / Harees, Haneeth.
Kabsa is the traditional food in Saudi Arabia. Served in many countries across the world, it is one among the most globally celebrated traditional dishes. Kabsa is usually made with basmati rice, meat, vegetables, and a mixture of spices.

HOW TO REACH
The major international airports in the country are located in Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam and Madinah. There are regular and non-stop flights betweenSaudi Arabia to major countries. Prominent airlines of the country are Saudia, SaudiGulf, Mid East Jet and Flynas.

FAMOUS DESTINATIONS IN SAUDI ARABIA

MADINAH

 AL Madinah the 'City of the Prophet' is the second holiest site in Islam after Makkah. Medina is celebrated as the place from which Muhammad established the Muslim community (ummah) after his flight from Mecca and is where his body is in tombed. A pilgrimage is made to his tomb in the city's chief mosque. Attractions of Madina:-

Al masjid an Nabawi

Quba mosque

Masjid Al qiblatayn

Dar Al madinah museum

RIYADH

Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia and the largest city on the Arabian Peninsula. With a population of 7.6 million people, Riyadh is the second-largest city in the Arab world and the 39th-largest in Asia. Attractions of Riyadh:-

Center point
Masmak fortress
Salam park
Riyadh zoo
King abdulaziz historical center (National park)

DAMMAM
Dammam  is the capital of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The judicial and administrative bodies of the province, in addition to other minor governmental departments, are located in the city. Dammam is the largest city in the Eastern Province, and the sixth largest in Saudi Arabia. Attractions of Dammam:-

King abdulaziz center for world culture
Murjan island
Dolphin village Dammam
King fahd park (life park)
Heritage village

MECCA
Mecca ancient Bakkah, city, western Saudi Arabia, located in the Ṣirāt Mountains, inland from the Red Sea coast. It is the holiest of Muslim cities. Muhammad, the founder of Islam, was born in Mecca, and it is toward this religious centre that Muslims turn five times daily in prayer. Attractions of MECCA:-

Masjid Al Haram
Kaaba
Abraj Al bait mall
Mount Arafat
Safa or marwa

Saudi Arabia's pilgrimage tourism is famous. Many tourist came annually for worship and explore the culture of Arabia.