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About Saudi Arabia
The birthplace of Islam and home to the Two Holy Mosques, Saudi Arabia is rapidly transforming under Vision 2030 — opening mega-projects, ancient heritage sites, and Red Sea resorts to international visitors for the first time.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia occupies most of the Arabian Peninsula and is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. Long accessible mainly to pilgrims and business travellers, the kingdom launched tourist visas in 2019 under Vision 2030. AlUla's Nabataean tombs at Hegra rival Petra in Jordan. The Red Sea coast is developing world-class resorts. NEOM, a planned $500 billion mega-city, signals the scale of ambition. Meanwhile, Riyadh is emerging as a cultural capital with Diriyah Gate, the National Museum, and a booming entertainment scene. Jeddah's coral-stone Al Balad district is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And Makkah and Madinah remain the spiritual heart of 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide.
Highlights
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Two Holy Mosques
Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah.
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AlUla & Hegra
Ancient Nabataean tombs — Saudi's first UNESCO site.
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Vision 2030
NEOM, The Line, Red Sea resorts — mega-projects reshaping the kingdom.
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Empty Quarter
The world's largest sand desert — Rub' al Khali.
Best For
Key Facts
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Population
- 36,000,000
- Area
- 2,149,690 km²
- Timezone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Currency
- SAR (Saudi Riyal)
- Phone Code
- +966
- Country Code
- SA
📅 Best Time to Visit
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Best months to visit: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
✈️ Travel Information — Saudi Arabia
Everything you need to know before you go
Visa Requirements
1
Climate: Hot desert; varies by region
Monthly Temperatures
Safe
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SAR
Saudi Riyal
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ر.س
Symbol
⚡
220
Voltage
〰️
60
Frequency
Widely Spoken
English
ℹ️ Practical Information — Saudi Arabia
10% in restaurants. Service charge often included at hotels.: Modest dress required. Women no longer required to wear abaya but should cover shoulders and knees. Men should wear long trousers.: Five daily prayers observed. Shops close briefly during prayer times. Ramadan: no eating, drinking, or smoking in public during daylight.: Do not photograph people without consent, government/military buildings, or women.
English
Local
Pronunciation
مرحبا
Marhaba
شكراً
Shukran
إن شاء الله
Inshallah
بكم؟
Bikam?
📅 Weekend days: Sat & Sun
2026-09-23
Saudi National Day
📅 When to Visit Saudi Arabia
Peak Season
Shoulder Season
Off-Peak
🏆 Best Months:
🥇 Sep
🥈 May
🥉 Apr
Jan
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 25° / 14°
🌧️ 2d
$$$$$
🎆 New Year
Feb
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 25° / 14°
🌧️ 2d
$$$$$
🛍️ Dubai Shopping Festival
Mar
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$$$$$
🌙 Ramadan (approx.)
Apr
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🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
🎉 Eid al-Fitr (approx.)
📚 Spring Break
May
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$
Jun
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 45° / 32°
🌧️ 0d
$
🐑 Eid al-Adha (approx.)
☀️ Summer Holiday Starts
Jul
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 45° / 32°
🌧️ 0d
$
🎪 Dubai Summer Surprises
Aug
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 45° / 32°
🌧️ 0d
$
Sep
⭐
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$
📚 School Year Starts
Oct
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
Nov
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 30° / 20°
🌧️ 5d
$$$$$
🇦🇪 UAE National Day (Dec 2)
Dec
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 25° / 14°
🌧️ 2d
$$$$$
🎄 Christmas & NYE
❄️ Winter Break
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