Saudi Arabia is a place rich in history, culture, and many natural wonders. The kingdom has a special holiday for every taste, and to enjoy it to the fullest, you need to know a couple of important facts. DIP will tell about them.
COVID-19 restrictions
Tourists must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before entering Saudi Arabia. Vaccine data must be entered into the state portal.
Climate and weather
Saudi Arabia has a desert climate, so travelers can expect warm weather, sunshine, and little rain. The rainy season lasts from November to April. Because of this, no one season stands out as the best to visit.
The language of communication
Arabic is the official language in Saudi Arabia, but English serves as an unofficial second language throughout the kingdom and is spoken by many locals and visitors. Moreover, all road signs are bilingual: in Arabic and English.
What to watch
Saudi Arabia offers many unique experiences, but there are a few not to be missed. For example, hiking to the “end of the world” or the rocks of Jebel Fikhrain, the rose gardens of Taif, scuba diving in the Red Sea, visiting Al-Ula – an oasis located in the northwestern part of Saudi Arabia, on the path of incense.
Local kitchen
Saudi Arabia boasts mouth-watering cuisine that travelers are sure to fall in love with. Saudi Arabian staples such as kabsa (a dish of rice and meat—author’s note) and jarish (crushed wheat cooked in yogurt sauce with meat or chicken—author’s note) are must-haves for first-time visitors to this part of the world, they will be pleasantly surprised by the wide range of flavors and textures.