{"id":138,"date":"2023-04-06T15:34:41","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T15:34:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/?p=138"},"modified":"2023-06-07T20:09:52","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T20:09:52","slug":"saudi-arabia-tourism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/saudi-arabia-tourism","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Arabia \u2014 culture, adventure, and natural beauty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Saudi Arabia is a country that is often overlooked as a tourist destination, but it is home to some of the most beautiful and unique cities in the world. Whether you&#8217;re an adventure seeker, culture enthusiast, or nature lover, <a href=\"https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/tag\/saudi-arabia\">Saudi Arabia<\/a> has something to offer everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/faifa-mountains-saudi-arabia.jpeg\" alt=\"Faifa Mountains - Southern Province of Saudi Arabia\" class=\"wp-image-139\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/faifa-mountains-saudi-arabia.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/faifa-mountains-saudi-arabia-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/faifa-mountains-saudi-arabia-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jeddah\"><\/span>Jeddah<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor: pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/saudi-arabia-tourism\/#Jeddah\" title=\"Jeddah\">Jeddah<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/saudi-arabia-tourism\/#Riyadh\" title=\"Riyadh\">Riyadh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/saudi-arabia-tourism\/#Al-Ula\" title=\"Al-Ula\">Al-Ula<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most popular cities in Saudi Arabia is Jeddah, known for its beautiful beaches and its vibrant nightlife. The city also offers a glimpse into the country&#8217;s past with its historical old town and a modern downtown. Visitors can also explore Jeddah&#8217;s many museums such as the Jeddah Season Museum and the Jeddah Season Heritage Village.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"624\" src=\"https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/jeddah-waterfront.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-140\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/jeddah-waterfront.webp 800w, https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/jeddah-waterfront-300x234.webp 300w, https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/jeddah-waterfront-768x599.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Riyadh\"><\/span>Riyadh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another city that is worth visiting is Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia. It is a modern city that is home to many historical sites, including Masmak Fortress, which played a key role in the country&#8217;s history. Riyadh is also home to many museums, art galleries, and beautiful parks. Visitors can also take a stroll through the old city and visit the Ad Diriyah historical village, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/al-ula-saudi-arabia.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-141\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/al-ula-saudi-arabia.webp 800w, https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/al-ula-saudi-arabia-300x213.webp 300w, https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/al-ula-saudi-arabia-768x545.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Al-Ula\"><\/span>Al-Ula<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Al-Ula is a city that is still relatively unknown to many tourists, but it&#8217;s a hidden gem in the desert. Al-Ula is home to some of the most beautiful rock formations in the world, as well as ancient tombs and ruins. The city is also home to the Hegra archaeological site, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Al-Ula also offers visitors the chance to experience the Bedouin culture and tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For adventure seekers, Saudi Arabia offers a variety of activities such as rock climbing, hiking, and camel trekking. The country is also home to some of the most beautiful deserts in the world, including the Empty Quarter, the largest sand desert in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saudi Arabia is a country that has much to offer visitors, from adventure, culture, and natural beauty. The country has been opening up to the world in recent years, and it is now easier than ever to explore its many wonders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With its rich history, culture, and natural beauty, Saudi Arabia is a destination that will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Often overlooked for its natural beauty, here are some of Saudi Arabia&#8217;s hidden gems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":142,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[60,61,59,7],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=138"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=138"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=138"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gulfnp.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=138"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}