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Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is a country in the Middle East known for its rich Islamic heritage, modern cities, and vast deserts.
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Places to visit
Home to Islam’s two holiest cities, and increasingly open to tourism — from Red Sea coral to ancient Nabataean tombs.
Photo: Following Hadrian, CC BY-SA 2.0Makkah
Masjid al-Haram and the Kaaba — the focus of Umrah and Hajj.
Madinah
The Prophet’s Mosque, Quba Mosque and Mount Uhud.
AlUla
Hegra’s rock-cut tombs, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Jeddah
The coral-stone houses of Al-Balad and the Red Sea corniche.
Riyadh
Historic Diriyah, the Kingdom Centre and the Edge of the World cliffs.
Best time to visit: November to February, when temperatures are mild