Corniche
Do as Saudis do and take a walk along the 35km-long corniche . On a warm night you’ll get a real sense of Jeddah - students sit cross-legged stooped over books, while families share picnics spread on rugs and men gather to gossip and cut commercial deals.Look out for the famous scu
Aramco Exhibit
This is one of the best museums in the country. It’s split into eight sections covering all you ever wanted to know about oil and the Saudi oil industry. Educational and informative, this will entertain kids and adults alike (there are loads of buttons to push, interactive displays
Cave of Thor
This small mountain (761m) is where the Prophet hid for three days with his companion Abu Bakr from the Quraysh tribe. According to Islamic custom, an acacia tree grew rapidly in front of the cave while the men were hiding here. In the tree, a dove built a nest and laid eggs and a
Al Faisaliah Tower
Designed by British architect Norman Foster and built in 2000 by the Bin Laden construction company, Al Faisaliah Tower was the first of the startling new structures to rise above Riyadh’s skyline. It’s most famous for its enormous glass globe (24m in diameter and made of 655 glass
Najran Fort (Qasr Al
The town’s most visible monument, the Najran Fort displays all the architectural features of Najran’s traditional architecture. Construction began in 1942 and the fort’s 60 rooms were designed to form a self-sustaining military complex.The main entrance is through a beautifully car
Old Coral Houses
Jeddah’s old coral houses are in a sorry state. Unique among the sea of dilapidation is the restored Naseef House , which belonged to one of Jeddah’s most powerful trading families. It’s set back from Souq al-Alawi. Look out for the wide ramps installed by King Abdul Aziz in place
Al Diwan
The diwan (meeting room), carved into a hillside to shield it from the wind, is one of the few extant examples of non-funerary architecture in Madain Saleh. The name owes more to modern Arab culture than to the Nabataeans, who probably used the area for sacred feasts. Opposite the
Masmak Fortress
It’s a scene out of the movies: a big fortress representing an empire. Surrounded by sand, this squat fortification was built around 1865 and was the site of Ibn Saud’s daring 1902 raid, during which a spear was hurled at the main entrance door with such force that the head still l
Madain Saleh
The extraordinary Madain Saleh is home to 131 tombs, 45 of which carry inscriptions in late Aramaic script above the entrance. These inscriptions detail the tomb’s builders – many constructed by wealthy women. The enigmatic tombs combine elements of Greco-Roman architecture with Na
Al Tayibat City Museum for International Civilisation
This privately owned four-floor collection ranges from pre-Islamic artefacts, exquisite Islamic manuscripts, old coins and weaponry to stunning furniture, pottery and traditional Saudi dress. Replicas of home interiors from each region are also featured. Exhibits are accompanied by
Jebel Khuraibah
The fortress and three peaks of Jebel Khuraibah once formed part of the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Lihyan. Rock-cut tombs squat at the foot of the peaks, the most impressive being the ‘Lion Tomb’ – named for the two lions carved on either side of the entrance. At Khuraibah i
Hejaz Railway Station
This outpost of the early-20th-century Hejaz Railway is in the heart of the city, with 13 recently refurbished Hejazi-inspired buildings stretching over 80,000 sq metres. The station includes a workshop, a handicrafts centre and a building housing a locomotive and freight car. Adja
Fakieh Aquarium
This aquarium offers a wide range of fish species, including sharks, as well as turtles and other marine life. Ladies-only night is Wednesday. The complex also features an ice-skating rink and an arcade for the children. An on-site buffet-style restaurant overlooks the Red Sea and
Souq Al Alawi
This souq runs off Al Dahab St and is the most extensive in the Kingdom. The market stalls cut into the heart of the old city and buzz with the activity of traders and pilgrims. Search long enough and you will find genuine Arabian jewelry, Islamic art and traditional dress. Be here
Tabuk Castle
Dating to 1559, Tabuk Castle was refurbished in 1950 and underwent full restoration in 1992. Its now a museum, with thorough signage and a room reserved for video presentations. The castle features a ground-floor mosque, an open courtyard and a stairway that ascends to the castle’s
Old Al Ula
Old Al Ula is one of the most picturesque old towns on the Arabian Peninsula. The mud-brick town of about 800 structures stands on the reputed site of the biblical city of Dedan, mentioned in Isaiah (21:13) as home base of Arab caravans, and in Ezekiel (27:20-21) as trading partner
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