Where should you go in Saudi Arabia?
Twenty-one destinations — each with a one-line reason to go. Filter by what you enjoy or where in the country you’d like to be.
21 destinations
Featured destinations
Western regionMakkahThe holiest city in Islam and the heart of Umrah.Known for Masjid al-Haram, Umrah, Jabal al-Nour · 38 things to doWestern regionMadinahThe city of the Prophet — calm, green and deeply spiritual.Known for Prophet’s Mosque, Quba Mosque, Mount Uhud · 42 things to doWestern regionJeddahGateway to the Red Sea, with a UNESCO old town and a lively waterfront.Known for Al-Balad, Corniche, Red Sea diving · 86 things to doWestern regionAlUlaAncient heritage, dramatic landscapes and unforgettable experiences.Known for Hegra, Elephant Rock, Maraya · 64 things to doCentral regionRiyadhThe capital — bold architecture, big events and a fast-rising food scene.Known for Riyadh Season, Edge of the World, Masmak Fortress · 140 things to doCentral regionDiriyahBirthplace of the Saudi state, with the UNESCO district of At-Turaif.Known for At-Turaif, Bujairi Terrace, Wadi Hanifah · 34 things to doWestern regionThe Red SeaUntouched islands, coral reefs and some of the world’s most sustainable resorts.Known for Private islands, Coral reefs, Ummahat islands · 31 things to do
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WesternTaifThe city of roses — cool mountain air above Makkah.Best known for Rose farms, Al Hada & Al Shafa, Souq Okaz29 things to doExplore →WesternKAECA planned seaside city of calm beaches, golf and water sports.Best known for Beaches, Royal Greens golf, Kitesurfing21 things to doExplore →WesternYanbuA laid-back Red Sea port with coral reefs and a flower festival.Best known for Diving, Flower Festival, Historic Yanbu18 things to doExplore →NorthernTabukGranite mountains, red-sand canyons and a Red Sea coast few have seen.Best known for Wadi Disah, Hisma desert, Jabal al-Lawz27 things to doExplore →SouthernAl BahaMountain landscapes, forests and cool highland escapes.Best known for Dhee Ain village, Raghadan Forest, Juniper forests19 things to doExplore →SouthernAseerMisty peaks, painted villages and the coolest summers in the Kingdom.Best known for Rijal Almaa, Al Soudah, Habala48 things to doExplore →EasternEastern ProvinceThe Gulf coast: seaside cities, world culture at Ithra and island escapes.DammamKhobarDhahranJubailBest known for Ithra, Khobar Corniche, Half Moon Bay73 things to doExplore →EasternAl AhsaOases, heritage, traditional culture and natural landscapes.Best known for UNESCO oasis, Jabal Al Qarah, Al Qaisariya Souq26 things to doExplore →CentralQassimThe heart of Najd — date markets, farmland and mud-brick old towns.Best known for Buraidah dates, Unaizah heritage, Najdi cuisine17 things to doExplore →NorthernHailRock art older than writing, Nafud dunes and legendary hospitality.Best known for Jubbah rock art, A’arif Fort, Great Nafud22 things to doExplore →SouthernJazanTropical coast, coffee terraces and the Farasan Islands.Best known for Farasan Islands, Khawlani coffee, Fifa mountains20 things to doExplore →SouthernNajranMud-tower architecture and one of Arabia’s oldest trade cities.Best known for Al-Ukhdood, Emara Palace, Mud towers14 things to doExplore →NorthernSakakaAncient standing stones, olive groves and the old city of Dumat al-Jandal.Best known for Al-Rajajil, Za’abal Castle, Dumat al-Jandal16 things to doExplore →NorthernRafhaA waystation on the Darb Zubaydah — pilgrim cisterns in the open desert.Best known for Darb Zubaydah, Zubala station, Spring desert blooms9 things to doExplore →
