14 Things to Do in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site — 111 Nabataean rock-cut tombs rivalling Petra in grandeur.

The two holiest cities in Islam — the Masjid al-Haram around the Kaaba, and the Prophet's Mosque.

Jebel Fihrayn — dramatic 300m cliffs overlooking an ancient seabed, 90 minutes from Riyadh.

A UNESCO-listed old city of coral-stone buildings, carved wooden windows, and Red Sea trading history.

The world's largest continuous sand desert — 650,000 km² of sweeping orange dunes.

The original home of the Saudi royal family — a UNESCO-listed mud-brick city being restored as a cultural destination.

Saudi Arabia's Petra — 111 monumental Nabataean rock tombs in a spectacular desert landscape.

30km waterfront promenade on the Red Sea with the world's tallest fountain.

Pristine Red Sea islands with untouched coral reefs, gazelles, and flamingos.

Saudi Arabia's green highlands — terraced villages, cool climate, and ancient stone towers.

A world-class collection of Islamic art, manuscripts, and artefacts in the Saudi capital.

Some of the world's most pristine untouched reefs — NEOM's coast opening for dive tourism.

Saudi Arabia's mega entertainment festival — concerts, sports, and cultural events.

Ottoman Hejaz Railway ruins in the desert — a hauntingly beautiful abandoned station near AlUla.