Know Before You Go On A Trip To Saudi Arabia

This includes plans for a cultural mega-city in Riyadh (reportedly double the size of Orlando’s Disney World), a futuristic Red Sea beach resort, and the rehabilitation of UNESCO World Heritage monuments. According to Reuters, the government anticipates 100 million annual visitors, increased international and domestic investment in hotels and related facilities, the production of million jobs, and a rise in tourist income from 3% to 10% of GDP by 2030.

According to Arab News, 24,000 tourists entered the Kingdom in the first ten days of the eVisa from Travel Booking Platforms. Saudi Arabia’s beautiful environment and friendly people will entice visitors despite the absence of sufficient tourist infrastructure.

It’s all part of a daring strategy to increase the number of visitors — and money — to Mecca far beyond thousands of Migrants who make the annual pilgrimage.

Men and women may have separate entrances or sitting places in public venues. Refrain from showing love publicly.

Before photographing locals, get their permission beforehand. It is a crime underneath the public code of conduct. Violating dress codes and public property vandalism are further crimes.

Abaya is optional for female visitors (a cloak, previously mandated by the government). Nonetheless, both males and females should dress modestly in public. The official Visiting Saudi tourist website explains more.

Five times a day, stores and eateries shut. Plan your vacation around these hours to get the most out of it.

Saudi Arabia is Muslim. However, preaching on online forums or even on social media sites is banned. Anti-government, anti-religion propaganda is a crime.

Alcohol and narcotics are banned in the nation.

Locals are kind, giving, and just as interested in you as you must be about them. Many people will ask you for dinner or a cup of gahwa and dates. The hosts — or even strangers — will also want to extend their hospitality with food or a little gift. It is impolite to reject such an offer. Remember always to eat and drink with the right hand.

Removing your shoes before entering a Saudi home is customary. In a formal Majlis, you are supposed to sit on the ground. If hosted somewhere, anticipate contemporary furnishings and couches.

Saudis embrace Westerners who inquire about their culture. Avoid talking about politics or religion to avoid upsetting local sensitivities.

Practicing Saudi pleasantries and greetings will always amaze your hosts. “Marhaban!” (Welcome) and “Marhabtain” are popular greetings (I give you two welcomes).

Only a Saudi lady should offer a handshake to a guy. To be safe, put your palm over your heart and say hello.

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