Seasons in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia has mainly two seasons: Summer and Winter. Rainfall is low in the country, especially in the central region. Here, normally, a change in season is preceded by a rain or sand storm. The dusty season usually takes around 40 days to conclude with the sand storm hitting then letting …
Food Stuff Balanced food is an important factor for a successful trek. Good trekking food should be tasty, nutritious, filling, easy to carry, easy to cook, and cheap. Trekking food is often all about weight and energy. You eat to survive, in serious situations, not to enjoy yourself. Fresh fruits and fresh food are very …
Before planning for a desert trek, make sure the time is perfect. Check Climate in Saudi Arabia section to understand the weather conditions in Saudi Arabia. Before setting out, it is mandatory to check the temperature. Desert trekking in hot weather can exhaust you. Temperature in a desert could be less when night comes. So, depending on …
Saudi Arabian Travel Terminologies Below are some of the commonly used words that a traveler or a tourist come across in Saudi Arabia. These could be of place names, historic references, food, clothing…etc. These terminologies will be useful for a better understanding of the situation. In addition to it, historical, geographical, anthropological and geological terms …
As almost every province in Saudi Arabia is unique in its traditional settings, architectural designs, geological features, Tabuk too is interestingly unique in many ways. Tabuk province could be the most historical of all provinces in the Kingdom and the most beautiful of all coastal areas and beaches. It is the only province that has …
Riyadh, capital and largest city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is a booming and fast growing city with great urban developments in progress. Both a metropolitan and cosmopolitan city, Riyadh is the capital of Riyadh Province and cater great varieties of tourism experience. Riyadh Province is the second largest province in Saudi Arabia with …
Mostly an agricultural region, Qassim Province does not boast to have much of ancient history like other provinces of the country. Almost at the center of the country, Qassim Province borders with Riyadh Province in the east and south, Hail Province in the north and Madinah Province in the west. Qassim province has a rich …
The Northern Borders province situates in the extreme north of Saudi Arabia bordering in the north with Jordan and mostly Iraq. Around 50% of the province is sandy and gravel deserts and it is the least populated of all provinces. Arar is the capital of the region. Major cities and towns of the province are …
Located in the south of Saudi Arabia, The province of Najran borders with Yemen with its capital Najran. Throughout history, Najran has been an important point of contact between the north and west of Arabia and the Yemen. Najran is said to have 4000 years of agricultural background. Najran is 300 km south of Abha …
The most unique and popular of all provinces, Makkah province has the most number of visitors from around the world in Saudi Arabia. Makkah, the most sacred city on the face of earth for a Muslim; Jeddah, the commercial capital of the Kingdom and bride of the Red Sea; Taif, Hada and Shaffa, the gorgeous …
