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Saudi Arabia Overview

Saudi Arabia Holidays

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Not sure where to stay in Saudi Arabia?

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Saudi Arabia is the Gulf's big new adventure, from the mud-brick palaces of Diriyah to the coral-stone old town of Jeddah on the Red Sea. Spend your days exploring, then your evenings at festivals, rooftop restaurants and the world's tallest fountain.

Highlights of your holidays to Saudi Arabia 2026 and 2027

  • Diriyah - The UNESCO-listed mud-brick palaces of At-Turaif, with Bujairi Terrace's restaurants alongside and the whole place open until midnight.

  • Al-Balad - Jeddah's UNESCO-listed old town, all coral-stone houses with carved wooden balconies.

  • Edge of the World - Sheer cliffs dropping away to an endless plain, about an hour and a half's drive from Riyadh.

  • King Fahd's Fountain - The tallest fountain in the world, firing water 312 metres into the sky above the Red Sea.

  • Riyadh Season - Concerts, shows and the global pavilions of Boulevard World, starting on 21 October 2026.

  • The Red Sea - Coral reefs and snorkelling trips off Jeddah, with the city's beach resorts up the coast at Obhur.

Good to Know for your Saudi Arabia holidays

  • ☀️ Two climates - Riyadh averages around 21°C in January and 44°C in July and August, while Jeddah on the coast stays warmer in winter, at around 29°C.

  • 💰 Riyals - The Saudi riyal is roughly 5 to the pound and 4.3 to the euro, and card payments are taken almost everywhere.

  • 🌊 Not a single river - There isn't a single permanent river in the whole country.

A holiday in Saudi Arabia is perfect for you if...

  • You want somewhere new that your friends haven't been yet.

  • You love history, and would happily spend a morning wandering ancient mud-brick palaces.

  • You'd rather your big night out was a concert or a festival than a bar crawl.

  • You want winter sun and a city break on the same trip.

  • You're happy to swap the cocktail for Saudi coffee and fresh dates on your Saudi holidays.

Where to Stay in Saudi Arabia

We sell holidays to Saudi Arabia's two biggest cities, and they feel completely different.

💑 Where should couples stay in Saudi Arabia?

Riyadh - The capital, for the palaces of Diriyah, rooftop dinners and the big shows of Riyadh Season.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Where's the best area for a family holiday in Saudi Arabia?

Jeddah - The Red Sea city, with a long corniche, a beach resort at Obhur and coral reefs offshore.

🏨 Top hotels for Saudi Arabia holidays

All our Saudi Arabia holiday packages include flights, and the hotels range from palace-style luxury in Riyadh to a beach resort on the Red Sea. Saudi holiday packages to Jeddah connect on the way, while Riyadh is direct from Heathrow. These are our favourites, by who you're travelling with.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Which hotels are best for a Saudi Arabia family holiday?

💑 What are the best hotels for couples on Saudi Arabia holidays?

💰 Which hotels are best for cheap Saudi holidays?

👉 More Riyadh hotels | More Jeddah hotels

All-Inclusive Saudi Arabia Holidays

All-inclusive means your meals, snacks and soft drinks are covered, so you can spend the whole day between the beach and the pool. Most Saudi Arabia holidays are city breaks, room only or bed and breakfast, but if you're ALL-IN on Saudi then our top pick for all-inclusive is Rixos Obhur Jeddah Resort & Villas, one of the country's first all-inclusive resorts. It has a private beach on the Red Sea, pools for grown-ups and kids, and one of the biggest kids' clubs in Jeddah.

Things to do in Saudi Arabia: holidays travel guide

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 What are the best things to do on a Saudi Arabia family holiday?

  • Boulevard World - Countries from around the globe recreated as pavilions, with food, rides and shows, during Riyadh Season from 21 October 2026.

  • Fakieh Aquarium - Jeddah's big aquarium, and a cool escape from the midday heat.

  • The fountain at night - Watch King Fahd's Fountain light up from Jeddah's corniche.

💑 What are the best things to do in Saudi Arabia for couples?

  • Diriyah after dark - Dinner on Bujairi Terrace, then the light show projected onto Salwa Palace each evening.

  • The Kingdom Centre Sky Bridge - A walkway across the top of the Kingdom Centre tower, with the whole city below.

  • Al-Balad by night - Jeddah's old town is at its busiest on Thursday and Friday evenings, when the cafés and stalls are in full swing.

🎉 What are the best things to do in Saudi Arabia with a group?

  • Edge of the World by 4x4 - A day tour out to the cliffs from Riyadh, best in the cooler months.

  • Snorkel at Bayada Island - A boat trip from Jeddah to shallow coral banks, with lunch on board.

  • A concert at Kingdom Arena - Big-name shows at Boulevard City, especially during Riyadh Season.

Local Lingo

English is widely used in hotels and shops, but a few words of Arabic always go down well.

  • Marhaba (MAR-ha-ba) - hello

  • Shukran (SHOOK-ran) - thank you

  • Min fadlak (min FAD-lak) - please (to a man; min fadlik to a woman)

  • La, shukran (LAH, SHOOK-ran) - no, thank you

  • Bikam? (bee-KAM) - how much?

  • Ahlan wa sahlan (AH-lan wa SAH-lan) - welcome

  • Yalla (YAL-lah) - let's go, come on

  • Insha'allah (in-SHAH-al-lah) - God willing (you'll hear it a lot)

More Destinations

  • Bahrain - An island kingdom of forts, souqs and beach resorts, with a buzzing nightlife.

  • Dubai - Record-breaking towers, desert safaris and beach clubs on the Gulf.

  • Abu Dhabi - The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Ferrari World and long, quiet beaches.

  • Doha - Museums, a waterfront Corniche and the old Souq Waqif.

  • Oman - Mountains, wadis and white-sand beaches with an old-world feel.

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