10 Travel Destinations in Saudi Arabia You’ll Actually Love

Saudi Arabia is undoubtedly blessed with cultural and geographical features that make it a tourist paradise, which is progressively turning into a hub for tourists.

This has been made possible through the preservation of historical aspects, natural attractions, and many other things that will interest travelers. Explaining to you the most visited places in Saudi Arabia up to the present time.

Top 10 Saudi Destinations That Will Blow Your Mind

Let’s explore top 10 Saudi travel Destinations That Will Blow Your Mind.

1. Riyadh

The city of Riyadh is situated in Saudi Arabia, and it is rather diverse when it comes to its traditional and contemporary aspects. The city is described as having numerous ‘tall’ buildings, such as skyscrapers, shopping malls, and attractions constructed with historical relevance.

Kingdom Centre Tower is an example of one of Riyadh’s most significant buildings that blend modern and classical architecture. It has the Sky Bridge where people can have an exquisite view of the city from a bird’s eye view.

National Museum: It is very recommended to visit to get informed on the culture and the history of Saudi Arabia. Some exhibits in it you will find artefacts that are thousands of years old.

Al Masmak Fortress: The importance of this site can also be pointed out with the request that helped unite Saudi Arabia. The fortress, all together, is a symbol of the Saudi Cultural background.

 2. Jeddah

Jeddah, also known as the ‘Gate to Mecca,’ is one of the most active cities in Saudi Arabia. It is located on the Red Sea and is well known for its sandy beaches, coral gardens, and historical city area.

• Al-Balad: Lost parts of the city like the old town of Jeddah which had small streets and small-looking houses. This is a World Heritage site, according to UNESCO.

• King Fahd Fountain: The tallest fountain previously was the one in Khazar Island, standing 312 metres high each. The building itself is magnificent, and even more so at night.

• Red Sea Mall: A big shopping mall in KSA where people can find a lot of different shops of foreign brands and recreational facilities.

3. Mecca

The city of Mecca is respected in the religion of Islam more than any other place in the world. Pilgrimage is a significant feature of the Islamic religion, undertaken in Mecca annually by millions of Muslims. Non-Muslims cannot enter the city.

• Masjid al-Haram: Affiliated with Islam, the religion’s holiest place of worship is an extensive mosque encompassing the Kaaba.

• Abraj Al-Bait: A Leading Mega Project, government-owned, consisting of 7 tall building hotels, some of which are Makkah Clock Royal Tower, the third tallest building in the world.

4. Medina

Another sacred area, according to the Islamic civilization, is Medina. Tomb of the Prophet Muhammad and the Prophet’s Mosque is in this city.

• Al-Masjid an-Nabawi: An extremely important spiritual site for Muslims and a rather large Mosque aside from the Mecca mosque. You can visit even while having an Umrah journey. But the main thing is you need to choose a suitable month for this. Nothing can be better than December so book your Umrah Packages December from any trustworthy travel agency and enjoy your journey. Customise your plan to perform Umrah and also explore all of these beautiful places to overcome your travel stress levels.

• Quba Mosque: The first mosque ever constructed in Islam. It can be found approximately two kilometres from Medina and fits the description of a historical attraction.

5. Al-Ula.

The ancient city of Al-Ula is famous for different impressive rock-cut structures and archaeological landmarks.

• Madain Saleh: This historical site, which the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation has marked as a World Heritage Site, is also famously referred to as Al-Hijr. It contains beautiful buried underground chambers cut into the cliffs by the Nabataeans.

• Al-Ula Old Town: It consists of mudbrick houses, narrow streets, and a castle that has a beautiful view of the entire town.

6. Abha

Abha is situated in the Asir Mountains and is characterised by comparatively low temperatures and wonderful nature.

• Asir National Park: Adventurous people, especially those who like to hike in the mountains, would also love it.

• Jebel al-Sooda: The mountains of Saudi Arabia’s highest and has magnificent scenery and has installed cable cars for moving up the mountains.

• Habala Village: A village dating back to the past situated on the slopes of a mountain. Originally, people popularly called “hanging people” lived there due to the fact that they had ladders and ropes to get into their houses.

7. Al Khobar

Al Khobar is an urban city situated on the Arabian Gulf coast – it features the sea front and shopping Malls.

• Corniche: An aesthetic boulevard that comprises parks, eating joints, and bars close to the water body. Indeed, it’s one of the best places for a casual stroll or even for taking the entire family for an outing.

• Al-Rashid Mall: A very extensive market containing clothing, shoes and jewellery outlets, accessories, electronics, services, restaurants, cafes, entertainment facilities etc, from different countries and cities.

• Half Moon Bay: One of the most famous places to visit which is endowed with relatively shallow waters perfect for activities such as swimming and water sports.

8. Taif

It is situated in the mountains; hence, the climate and the vegetation in Taif is quite good and the natural scenery also looks very attractive.

• Al Hada Mountain: The park is also famous for its climate and beautiful landscapes or, in other words, it is rather cold there. It has a cable car that tour-ists can take which I believe would give them a great view of the place.

• Shubra Palace: A palace built many years ago and has been turned into a museum where artefacts of the area are displayed.

• Rose Gardens: Picking roses, Taif is famous for them. Among all these places, rose gardens and factories should not be missed especially if you are there during the blooming period.

9. Dammam

Dammam is another big city of Eastern Province popular for its beaches and modern facilities.

• King Fahd Park: Recreational area, home to large park area, small lakes and playgrounds, considered one of the biggest parks in KSA.
• Heritage Village: A visit centre that seeks to demonstrate how the people of Saudi Arabia used to live and the products they used to make.
• Dammam Corniche: Lots of parks and pathways running along the water which is ideal for taking a leisurely stroll and also for cafes in the evening.

10. Yanbu

Yanbu is a seaport city in the west of Saudi Arabia bordering the Red Sea with marine tourist attractions including beaches and coral reefs.

• Yanbu Al-Bahr: Captivating old town vibes as well as the architecture of the buildings prove the area is perfect for walking tours.

• Yanbu Corniche: Waterfront park system with parks, trails for walking, hidden gem places to explore adventure and have a picnic.

• Diving and Snorkelling: The Red Sea at Yanbu is divided into different areas, one of which is very famous for the coral and marine life found in the area.

Conclusion

Saudi Arabia is a country of several natural features and historical treasures. It ranges from the business capitals of Riyadh and Jeddah, the plains of Farsan and Thadiq, the mountains of Abha and Taif, and more.

To the history lover, nature enthusiast, or those who are simply looking for a modern experience Saudi Arabia is very special indeed. Head out to check these cities and other marvellous places as a way of perhaps unlocking the other wonders of this extraordinary country.