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Old City Jiddah
54 Reviews Opened in 1905 AD, Madrassa al-Falah was the first organised school built in Jeddah (and the entire Arabian peninsula). Hard to believe, but prior to that, education was confined to mosques and homes....
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Desert Riyadh
10 Reviews Located in the lowest area in Riyadh, about 25km from City Center you can find Dirab Desert . It doesnt have fine rusty color sands but the view and the mountains sorrounding it is really breath...
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Masjid - Al Haram Mecca
13 Reviews There are many gates to the Holy Mosque,I believe more than 100 gate. This is a picture of AL Umra gate,though you can start your Umra from any gate you shall enter. There is security at each gate to...
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Monuments & Sculptures Jiddah
39 Reviews This monument represents the boundaries of Jeddah city as per the general guideline plan. This was executed from scrap iron, designed by doctor Raouf Alami and given as present by Hassan Anani. This...
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Musmak Castle Riyadh
14 Reviews The Masmak Fortress is a 19th century mud fortress at the heart of Al-Bathaa, Riyadh's old quarter. It houses collections of traditional dress and crafts, a traditional diwan or sitting room with an...
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ZamZam Mecca
3 Reviews Historically Ibrahim was ordered to leave his wife Hajirah (may Allah be please with her) and child Ishmael in a valley without any vegetation or water at the site of his sacred house before the...
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Durat Al Arous Jiddah
11 Reviews Last year my friend visited this resort and had the time of his life. His recommendition to me before I went there is to arrange for someone to guide me. The number he gave me was 0591544569. This...
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Janadriya Riyadh
5 Reviews Since 1985, every year, and during the first Quarter of the year, Riyadh city celebrates the hertage and culture joint by large number of cultural fiqures from all over The Arabic countries. Al...
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Mina - The Tent City Mecca
5 Reviews 'Mina' Was Popularly Known As The 'Tent City' Or The 'Three Days Town' Because The Place Will Be Deserted After Hajj Season. This Is No Place For You To Indulge In Worldly Pleasure.There Is No Such...
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Museums Jiddah
25 Reviews Built in the early 1900s in the traditional Hijazi architectural style, Beit al-Balad served as the headquarters of the British legation in Jeddah from World War I until the 1930s. This turbulent...
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Kingdom Tower Riyadh
4 Reviews The Kingdom tower or Al mamlaka is the iconic symbol of Saudi Arabia located at olaya road. It is the tallest building in Riyadh City and considering the 25th tallest building in the world selected as...
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The Day of Arafa Mecca
2 Reviews A humble slave and servant to Almighty Creator. His prayer contains * Rabbana Atina Fiddunya Wabilakhiraty Hasanah' Wakinna Azabannaar * ( Oh Lord, award me a safe life in this world and avoid me your...
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Corniche Jiddah
23 Reviews A trip to the Corniche or the coastal beaches is a must go as the breezing air and soothing atmosphere de-stresses you. The Saudi Authorities have massively developed the coastal line and have riddled...
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Edge of the World Riyadh
2 Reviews This can be a things to do tip or off the beaten path tip Edge of the World is located up straight from the Acacia Valley. This place is also called the rock framed window because from the...
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City center Jiddah
17 Reviews As it is called the bride os the red sea Jeddah is full of the old houses esp. in the down town area some of which were still exists to this day, the best-known of the Nassif House and the House...
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Camping Riyadh
6 Reviews A scene of Desert activities, Saudi people enjoying and spendingtime in the desert, i took this picture during our road trip in Easter province. You have seen a 4-wheel drive, quad bikes, having...
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Mosques Jiddah
15 Reviews Named after one of the most prominent Jeddah merchant families, who undoubtedly funded it, the Jaffali Mosque completed in 1986. It was designed by Abdel-Wahed El-Wakil, the award-winning Egyptian...
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Museums Riyadh
7 Reviews The National Museum is established at the eastern side of the King Abdul Aziz Historical Center as a national landmark to enrich knowledge,education and culture. The two-story building consists of 10...
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Diving and Snorkeling Jiddah
20 Reviews Here is a picture of my friend diving in the red sea.She rented a boat along with some friends and sailed to the open sea. and you thought ladies in Saudi Arabia are not allowed to do many things?...
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Diplomatic Quarter Riyadh
2 Reviews Diplomatic quarter is located in the northwest of Riyadh which more than 90 foreign embassies should be found and so many international organizations, gardens, sports facilities and housings are...
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Beautiful Creatures Zoo Jiddah
6 Reviews Morning visits on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays are limited to female students, other days are fore male students; and on some other days, the zoo welcomes the Qura'an schools students, the...
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Dir Aiyah Riyadh
7 Reviews The ruins of Al Dir’aiyah, the ancient Saudi capital, lie 32 km north-west of Al Batha. The city flourished in the late 18th century under the First Saudi Empire, but was razed in 1818 by invading...
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Squares & Roads Jiddah
13 Reviews Jeddah .. the Road of the Two Holy Mosques Jeddah has the great honor to be the cross road to the two Holy cities. It receives Pilgrims and Umrah performers through air land and sea. Jeddah is...
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Al Faisaliah Riyadh
2 Reviews Completed in the year 2000, Al Faisaliah Center is one of two stunning skyscrapers in Riyadh. The 266-metre tower was built by Al Faisaliah Group, a holding company owned by the descendants of the...
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Jiddah fountain Jiddah
8 Reviews 4000 cubic meters of water remain in the air forming a large mist of colorful haze. Thus water rushes upwards by means of three giant water pumps at a speed of 320 kilometers per hour and at a height...
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An akh ("brother"), a member of the Ikhwan, settled by Ibn Saud after 1912. the Ikhwan emulated the Prophet in their daily lives, and dressed distinctively, with short robes and headbands instead of the usual 'iqal'. There were many Ikhwan settlements in Najd and eastern Arabia. (Cheesman 1923 - 24).
Uyun al-Jawa, a small oasis settlement in the north of al Qasim which was unwalled unusually for a Najdi town. The circular tower, which sometimes served as a minaret also, used to be a typical feature of al-Qasim's landscape. (Leachman 1912)
The oasis and town of Marat in al-Washm, a prosperous region of Lower Najd with its chief town at Shaqra, between Riyadh and al-Qasim. A typical Najdi settlement, both town and gardens were walled. (Thesiger 1945)
Mada`in Saleh it means the Towns of Saleh,where it holds carved tombs dating to between 100 BC and 100 AD.The tombs left behind by the Nabataeans in Petra, Jordan and in Mada’in Saleh are witness to their talents.
Ras Tanura is the home of Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura oil refinery, which is the world's largest petroleum port. It is located in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Ras Tanura is north of Dhahran. From Ras Tanura you can see beautiful views of the Persian Gulf. Saudi Aramco's employees are lucky enough to have access to a beautiful beach here that is equipped with picnic tables, grills, and open showers, for spraying of the sand and salt water. The conviences of having the dining hall, snack bar, and Cafe Najjar just footsteps away, is an added perk as well!
You will find that there are plenty of opportunities to ride camels here in Saudi Arabia. Usually during some of the EID celebrations, festivals, etc. We were lucky enough to be out in the desert digging for desert sand roses, when some very friendly Bedoins stopped by where we were at, and offered to let our children ride on their camel! They were also nice enough to allow us to take many pictures, that we will treasure for years to come.
Like snowflakes, every desert sand rose is unique. No two are alike. You can find them in single rosettes, or in clusters. Desert Sand roses are formed when brine rich water from the arabian gulf seeps underground and chemically concentrates the calcium sulfate which then crystallizes into the mineral gypsum. As the water evaporates and deposits over the years, the gypsum crystals grow in the pore spaces enclosing the surrounding loose sand. The result is desert sand roses. We have gone out once and dug for some of these amazing works of nature and really enjoyed doing so. This is something we look forward to doing again!
They are historically and geographically connected towns. Mada'in Salih is believed to be where Prophet Salih and his Thamudian people lived in while historians believe that Nabateans settled down in this area and occupied all the way up to Petra in Jordan. That what explains how similar architecture is in MS and Petra. MS is well-known for its well-decorated tombs that are carved into mountains at the same time there is no evidence if any house was built in that area. On the other hand, MS is connected to al-Ula which is the doorway for tourists to enter Mada'in Salih. It is a small town, 25-minute jounrey to the touristic spot of Mada'in Salih. It also goes back to be built hundreds years ago and different civilizations were established on its land.These two spots are located in the middle northern region of Saudi Arabia. It is hilly, fertile and show termprature extremes in winter and...
Khaybar took its name from the Jewish tribe 'Khaybar'.It's a small town located in Mintaqat al Madina al Munawara where Arab Jews used to settle 1400 years ago, 2 hours and half north to Medina. Arab Jews used to live in Medina and Khaybar and other surrounding areas. But Medina was their center. When Islam entered the Arabian Peninsula, Muslims came to agreement with Jews to defend Medina against any enemy. But Jews broke this agreement so Muslims got the expelled to Khaybar.This historical sightseeing has got a castle of the Jewish tribe's head, a graveyard of Jews and other spots to visit. It's also a fertile land, rich of palms and agriculture activity.Very interesting.To check what to see, click here please
It's a touristic city for the loves of nature and cool climate. It's considered to be a summer-vacation spot. Due to its beautiful nature, Abha is well-known for its painters and poets e.g. Prince Khalid al Faisal; the governor of Abha.It's a hilly area, served by cable car that crosses the city from the center.Every summer Abha hosts the Abha Festival 'Abha min abhaa' which means, 'nothing more beautiful than Abha'. This festival includes shopping discounts, poetry and music shows and painting contests.Abha used to be a busy city but due to tourism, Abha people have moved to Khamis Mushayt to rent out their houses for tourists.Kindly visit my Abha's page.
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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