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Jiddah Corniche Jiddah
3 Reviews well, jeddah might not have green scenery or natural beauty to relax in. but definitely the sea continues to lock me in its dark mysterious secret, when i look twice! i honestly dislike the rocky...
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DownTown Jiddah Jiddah
3 Reviews I always miss going to the downtown,though I live like more than 40 minutes drive away from it,,but I MUST go there in the time of the holy month of Ramadan. Many street vendors are set at that time...
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City Scenes/Streets/sqaures Jiddah
4 Reviews you have probably heard of the city scene, gay scene, or film scene. but have you ever watch a car accident scene? then welcome to jeddah. if there is a terrible car accident across the street,...
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Jeddah Summer Festival Jiddah
1 Review Since year 2000 Jeddah started a new festival to attract local tourists from different parts of the kingdom. The festival encludes many attractions that starts with fireworks on the Corniche...
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Religion & Culture Jiddah
3 Reviews Eid is when Muslims all over the globe feast on the first day of (Shawwal)the month that follows the holy month of Ramadan. This picture was taken from my house roof top,where we could see the...
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Animals Natural Habitat Jiddah
2 Reviews Along the way to Taif we encountered this herd of camels. They were completely unattended and were in no hurry to get off the road to allow us to pass. I think they may have been accustomed to people...
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Cemeteries Jiddah
1 Review PHOTO : MUSLIM'S CEMETRY, LOCATED ON THE WAY APPROCHING JEDDAH. Arab's cemetry are a little bit differance from other Muslim cemetry in the world. Their philosophy is, the dead person have no...
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South of Riyadh, there's a lush valley called Dirab. The valley has a bunch of farms, the Royal Arabian Horse Ranch, golf courses, and of course, lots of camels...About 10 km past the interchange for Riyadh (north) and Makka (southwest), turn off into the desert and drive cross country (lots of jeep/goat/camel trails) toward's the finger. You can't miss it.
in the old days. around 15 centuries ago, the Tragedy of Alekhdod comitted.the story start with those people who were living in Najran, south of Arabia, those people decided to convert to Christianty -before Islam- but the ruler of Yemen didn't like that, so he digged in earth a huge wall-like space and flamed fire in it. he brought all those people and anyone who says I am christian will be burned in this fire.there are still some remainings for these tripes.
in the old days. around 15 centuries ago, the Tragedy of Alekhdod comitted.the story start with those people who were living in Najran, south of Arabia, those people decided to convert to Christianty -before Islam- but the ruler of Yemen didn't like that, so he digged in earth a huge wall-like space and flamed fire in it. he brought all those people and anyone who says I am christian will be burned in this fire.there are still some remainings for these tripes.
You wouldn't find a really beautiful desert like the one you will find here, it is magical. imagine a night filled with bright stars in the middle of nowhere.most of saudi arabia is desert, except maybe the south-western side. But the most beautiful saharas would be north Riyadh, Najd.
Getting out of the city and driving into the countryside presents an entirely different picture of Saudi Arabia. The roads are rougher, the landscape more varied. . .it was a memorable experience ~ one that shouldn't be missed if you have the chance.
Everything is off the beaten path. Even cities like Riyadh and Jeddah are pretty quiet and subdued. On the coast, places like Dharhan and ad-Damam were a little livelier but still nothing like Asia or Europe.
ABHA MOUNTAINS-Abha, the home of the headquarters of the regional Governate, is located in the Asir region in the south-west of the Kingdom. Abha's position, some 7,200 feet (2,200 meters) above sea-level, gives it a relatively moderate climate. Temperatures remain within a narrower band than is the case in many other parts of the Kingdom. The Abha region also enjoys the highest level of rainfall of any part of Saudi Arabia. The natural beauty of the region and its fertility have encouraged the Saudi Arabian Government to establish a number of national parks, enabling Saudi citizens to holiday in a location of outstanding scenery and natural interest to rival anywhere abroad.
The open desert. You need to go with someone experienced, or a large army to support you, as it's a very harsh environment. Except for outer space or the arctic it might be the most isolated place you'll ever be in your life. Absolutely the most amazing sunsets, starry nights, and sunrises you'll ever see.
Rent a car. You will not regret it. The traffic is something to get used to, but you will miss everything if you don't have a car. Go out, drive around. Do not leave the city that you are staying in unless you have a travel visa (yes you need one to travel within Saudi aswell)Go to the mountain village of Taif (east of Mekkah) Enjoyable day, go feed the monkeys, They'll surprize you.
Because travel is basically restricted many travelers don't get to drive across Arabia. If they do they should try to travel up and down as many of the escarpment highways as possible. There are four. I believe they were designed by the British and built by Korea or the other way round. At any rate they are engineering fetes and some are beautiful.One has a section that goes out into mid-air, makes a u-turn and then head back into the cliff. It's really quite astounding.
Hilton Hotel Jiddah
3 Reviews and 67 Opinions i have a long history and ties with Hilton Jeddah; have been to many conferences, bazaars,...
Al Faisaliah, A Rosewood Hotel Riyadh
7 Reviews and 56 Opinions The Al-Fasaliah hotel in Riyadh is part of the leading hotels of the world, from check in to check...
InterContinental Dar Al Taqwa Medina
2 Reviews and 10 Opinions Dar al Taqwa is the CLOSEST hotel to the Haram in Madinah! It offers a breathtaking view of the...
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