Learn about the best cities in Saudi Arabia, in order in the field of tourism. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia possesses many distinctive tourist attractions, as it is not limited to religious tourism represented in visiting the Sacred House of God, which is intended by Muslims from different parts of the world to perform the Hajj or Umrah.
It is worth noting that Saudi Arabia is located in southwest Asia, on the north it is bordered by the State of Iraq and Jordan, while in the south it is bordered by Yemen, and on the east it is bordered by the Arab Gulf and in the west it is bordered by the Red Sea, and through Arab travelers we show you a list of its best tourist cities.
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The best cities of Saudi Arabia, in order
What are the best cities and places of tourism in Saudi Arabia? A question posed by many tourists who want to enjoy the beauty of the Kingdom, so let’s get to know the most prominent of these areas as follows:
1. The city of Riyadh
Riyadh, which is the capital, is ranked first in the list of the best cities in the Kingdom for tourism, and it is witnessing a great development in the field of tourism, and we show you the most important features that deserve to be visited as follows:
Kingdom Tower
- It is one of the most beautiful and famous tourist attractions in the city of Riyadh, as this tower is the longest in the Kingdom and the number of its floors reaches about 99 floors, and is located in the Olaya neighborhood, and its opening date dates back to the year 2002 AD.
- The Kingdom Tower is characterized by the splendor of its architectural design, as it is getting more beautiful at night time, and when you enter the tower you can climb to the top floor of it in order to see all the monuments of the city in front of you in a very amazing scene and beauty.
- The tower includes many of the 161 shops and hotels at the highest level of service, in addition to the King Abdullah Mosque, which is one of the most important landmarks of the tower.
- The tower includes many restaurants that offer you the best international meals, including Iranian and italyn cuisine, which you can enjoy watching the panoramic view of the place.
- Among the most prominent landmarks of the city of Riyadh also: Al Faisaliah Tower, National Museum, King Salman Park.
2. The city of Jeddah
The city of Jeddah is known as the Bride of the Red Sea, and is characterized by its development in the economic sector, as well as it includes the largest sea port in the Red Sea, and is characterized by diversity in tourist attractions between ancient or modern monuments, and we show you the most important features in the following:
Floating mosque
- The floating mosque is one of the most beautiful and best mosques in the city of Jeddah, as it overlooks directly on the coast of the Red Sea, and when you see it at a distance you already feel as if floating in the water, especially when the waves on the walls of the mosque increase.
- The mosque is distinguished by its unique architectural design in the Islamic style, as its main dome is distinguished by its adorning with stained glass, which becomes more beautiful when the sun rays reflect on it to highlight its bright colors.
- The mosque includes a number of halls for prayer and recitation of the Qur’an, as well as a special prayer room for women for up to 500 women.
- Among the advantages of this mosque is that it is characterized by the splendor of its interior and exterior decorations, as well as the inscriptions of some verses of the Holy Qur’an on its walls, in naskh script and patch.
- Other highlights of Jeddah are: Jeddah Corniche, Art Museum, King Fahd’s Fountain.
3. The city of Dammam
Dammam city joins the list of the best tourist cities in the Kingdom, overlooking the Arabian Gulf and a moderate climate prevails in this city most of the year, as it is considered the main sea port of the Kingdom, specifically in the eastern region, and among its most important tourist attractions are the following:
al ATHEEM mall
- Al-Othaim Mall is one of the most famous commercial centers of the city of Dammam and is very popular with its local visitors and tourists, and it includes shops that number about 392 stores.
- Al-Othaim Mall is not limited to shopping only, it also includes many entertainment places for children, and you can also relax from the hassle of shopping by sitting in restaurants and cafes that fill its parts, and its restaurants offer the best local and international cuisine.
- What distinguishes Al-Othaim Mall also that it provides means of transportation for people with special abilities, and you can spend fun time with your family or friends by playing the bowling available in its halls.
- Visit times start from seven in the morning until two in the morning after midnight.
Other highlights of Dammam are: Marjan Island, Water Village, People Village.
4. The city of Taif
The city of Taif is one of the most important tourist destinations in the Kingdom, as it is characterized by its mild climate and includes a group of many distinctive tourist attractions from natural and historical places, and we show you the most important of them as follows:
Shoubra Palace Historical Museum
- Among the sights worth visiting in the city of Taif is the Shubra Palace, which was founded in 1995 and was initially considered a residence for the royal family until it was converted into a museum.
- What distinguishes the Shubra Palace Museum is that it combines in its splendid design between the Islamic and Romen style, and the palace includes approximately 150 rooms, each of them displaying the most prominent artifacts and various artistic collections. At the beginning of your entry into the palace, you can tour the main hall known as the Salimk and its floor is made Of alabaster.
- Among the most prominent halls of the palace is the Hall of the Stone Ages, which includes many paintings and many diverse artifacts, in addition to the hall of the Islamic Palace that displays many artworks about the Prophet’s message, in addition to a hall on the history of the Kingdom that displays many pictures and documentary films about the story of the unification of the kingdom.
- Before you start wandering around the museum, you can visit the surrounding gardens, which are one of the oldest parks in Taif and are more than 100 years old.
- Other highlights of Taif city: Al-Shifa Village, Bab Al-Hazm, Taif Cable Car.
