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  1. Tourism in Saudi Arabia

    Tourism in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is the second biggest tourist destination in the Middle East with over 16 million visiting in 2017. [1] Although most tourism in Saudi Arabia still largely involves religious pilgrimages, there is growth in the leisure tourism sector.

  2. Explore Saudi Arabia

    Discover Saudi Arabia's rich heritage, culture, and nature. Find out how to plan your trip, book your tickets, and explore the best events and activities.

  3. Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia (officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or KSA) is a Middle Eastern country that occupies most of the Arabian peninsula and has coastlines on the Persian Gulf and Red Sea. Neighboring countries include Jordan to the northwest, Iraq and Kuwait to the northeast, Bahrain and Qatar to the east, the United Arab Emirates to the southeast, and Oman and Yemen to the south.

  4. Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia is home to Islam 's holiest cities — Mecca and Medina — both of which attract Muslims from all over the world. Religious pilgrimages used to be the country's primary source of income before oil was discovered in the 1930s. With over 16 million visitors annually, Saudi Arabia is one of the world's most popular travel destinations, if you count Muslims coming for the Hajj or ...

  5. Home

    Discover the beauty and diversity of Saudi Arabia with the official website of the Saudi Tourism Authority. Find out about the latest news, events, dates and locations of the authority and its partners and exhibitors. Explore the culture, nature and adventure of this fascinating country.

  6. Saudi Arabia tourism: So what is there to see?

    Saudi Arabia's recent decision to fling open its doors to foreign tourists has sent a mild ripple of excitement running through the travel industry. A vast and hitherto largely closed country is ...

  7. Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia is a dialogue partner of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a country in West Asia and the Middle East. It covers the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula and has a land area of about 2150000 km2, making it the fifth-largest country in Asia and the largest in the Middle East.

  8. Riyadh

    Riyadh ( / riːˈjɑːd / ree-YAHD; [5] Arabic: الرياض, romanized : ar-Riyāḍ, standard pronunciation: [ar.riˈjaːdˤ], Najdi pronunciation: [er.rɪˈjɑːðˤ]; lit. 'the Meadows') is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. [6] It is also the capital of the Riyadh Province and the centre of the Riyadh Governorate. The current ...

  9. About

    About us. STA was established to support the growth of the travel and tourism sector by serving the needs of tourism companies and other commercial partners.

  10. Medina

    Medina ( Arabic: المدينة, Madinah ), officially known as Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah ( Arabic: المدينة المنورة, al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah ), is a city in the Hejaz region of Saudi Arabia. Commonly referred to as the "cradle of Islamic culture and civilisation", it is Islam's second holiest city.

  11. Saudi Arabia Travel Guide: Everything About Travel in KSA

    Here is our complete Saudi Arabia travel guide with everything you need to know about transport, money, accommodation in Saudi Arabia!

  12. Destinations

    Plan a holiday in Saudi and discover its unique heritage and culture, enjoy extraordinary outdoor activities, and taste its delicious cuisine.

  13. Tourism in Saudi Arabia

    Here are 10 key statistics about tourism in Saudi Arabia: In 2019, the total number of visitors to Saudi Arabia was 17.6 million, representing a 31% increase from the previous year. The majority of visitors to Saudi Arabia in 2019 were from other countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), with 76% of visitors coming from these countries.

  14. Saudi Arabia Tourism

    From ancient civilisations to sprawling metropolises, we spotlight the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as an up-and-coming destination for travel.

  15. UN Tourism Applauds Saudi Arabia's Historic Milestone of 100 ...

    In an exceptional achievement, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has welcomed over 100 million tourists, a milestone celebrated by the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism). This remarkable accomplishment achieved seven years ahead of its original schedule, not only underscores Saudi Arabia's emergence as a global tourism powerhouse but also highlights its leading role in the economic ...

  16. Culture of Saudi Arabia

    Culture of Saudi Arabia. Saudi males dressed and prepared for ardah, the national dance. It also includes swords, poetry, and singing. The cultural setting of Saudi Arabia is greatly influenced by the Arab and Islamic culture. The society is in general deeply religious, conservative, traditional, and family-oriented.

  17. Hey!

    Explore Riyadh's blend of history and modernity. Visit historic souqs, modern skyscrapers, and enjoy the Riyadh Art scene. Don't miss Riyadh Season for unique attractions and local dining at Najd Village.

  18. Saudi Arabia aims for 70 million tourism visits this year

    Saudi Arabia aims to exceed 70 million tourist visits this year after drawing 62 million last year, a tourism official said on Monday, underlining the conservative kingdom concerted push to boost ...

  19. How to Apply for a Saudi Tourist Visa

    In 2019, Saudi Arabia started issuing tourist visas for the first time. If you've always wanted to visit the kingdom, this could be your chance! A tourist visa allows you to stay in the country for up to 90 consecutive days and is valid for multiple entries over the course of a year. While in Saudi Arabia, respect the country's laws and customs or your visa might be revoked. This includes ...