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Saudi Arabia Holidays
The proposition that Saudi Arabia has opened up is irresistible.
The birthplace and spiritual home of Islam, Saudi Arabia is as rich in attractions as it is in stirring symbolism.
The Nabatean rock city of Madain Saleh – world-famous Petra’s little-known twin sister – heads a long list of ancient and natural attractions.
The Kingdom has confirmed it is opening its doors to tourists through a new online e-visa portal. Eligible passport holders can now apply for an e-visa via a swift and easy process. Once obtained visas are valid for multiple entries for up to one year, and allow visitors to spend up to 90 days in the country.
Jordan and Saudi Arabia
Combine two fascinating Middle Eastern countries, following an ancient Nabatean route and visiting a raft of UNESCO sites, including two of the regions most spectacular: Petra and Madain Saleh.
Why You'll Love Saudi Arabia
Long closed to the wider world, Saudi Arabia is slowly starting to allow visitors to explore its wild reaches and cosmopolitan city centres. Travel in Saudi Arabia is still in its infancy though and visiting can be daunting given the cultural rules to adhere to, but there are rich rewards for the intrepid traveller.
Maximise every moment
A selection of activities and experiences you could consider including in your Saudi Arabia holiday.
What to expect on a holiday to Saudi Arabia
There can be few countries that are so misunderstood as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and perhaps no other country is as worthy of a first visit. Although dominated by the rolling sands of the Empty Quarter, in addition, you will find beautiful oases and dramatic mountain-tops, ancient cities, beaches and rivers. New hotels are springing up in all the main cities with ever more famous chefs, while excellent restaurants and chic cafes are everywhere.
Breaking free from the stereotypes
“Khalid has just created a Twitter storm,” was not something that I expected to hear in Saudi Arabia. But then again there was much that I did not expect, there were many images contrary to my expectations of Saudi Arabia. From the lack of investment and shabbiness in the extremities to the colour of some of the houses, from fabulous funerary façades to one of the most topographically stunning regions that I have seen anywhere in the world. There was much that I was to learn and discover.
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Paul Craven
Paul is the Conde Nast Traveller chosen Specialist for Central Asia and the Silk Route.
I first travelled to Vietnam in 1988, when tourism was barely a concept, and have been visiting Central Asia since it was still behind the Iron Curtain. Such first-hand experience makes all the difference when talking to clients. I know the importance of asking questions, not taking the first answer as gospel, and matching the right destination to the right person.
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