City: Saudi Arabia
Top Things to do in Saudi Arabia
Top Hotels in Saudi Arabia
- 1. Swissotel Al Maqam Makkah
- 2. Swissotel Makkah
- 3. Pullman Zamzam Madina
- 4. Hilton Makkah Convention Hotel
- 5. Hilton Suites Makkah
- 6. Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah
- 7. Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower
- 8. DoubleTree by Hilton Makkah Jabal Omar
- 9. Madinah Hilton
- 10. Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Al Naseem
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia (/ˌsɔːdi əˈreɪbiə/ ( listen), /ˌsaʊ-/ ( listen)), officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a sovereign Arab state in Western Asia constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula. With a land area of approximately 2,150,000 km (830,000 sq mi), Saudi Arabia is geographically the fifth-largest state in Asia and second-largest state in the Arab world after Algeria. Saudi Arabia is bordered by Jordan and Iraq to the north, Kuwait to the northeast, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates to the east, Oman to the southeast and Yemen to the south. It is separated from Israel and Egypt by the Gulf of Aqaba. It is the only nation with both a Red Sea coast and a Persian Gulf coast and most of its terrain consists of arid desert and mountains.
Restaurants in Saudi Arabia
1. Al Masjid an Nabawi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,308 reviews
Reviewed By ayazgulkeerio - Islamabad, Pakistan
This is holy, peaceful and beautiful Mosque and Roza Mubarak of Hazrat Muhammad Peace be upon him, in my life I have visited this holy place five times
2. Masjid Quba
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5.0 based on 930 reviews
Reviewed By BATKOO - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
When Prophet Muhammad (Peace & Blessings be upon him) migrated from Makkah to Madinah , Quba is the place on the outskirts of Madinah where the Prophet (Peace & blessings be upon him), accompanied by Sayedina Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) arrived and first stayed and built the first Masjid of Islam.My first visit to this historical Masjid was in 1982.It was small but had its own reverence and awe.In my recent visit in February 2019,I found a new Masjid has been constructed which is much bigger than the original one and is reasonably impressive.An authentic Hadith states that who ever offers two rakahs of voluntary prayers in this Masjid, he gets a reward equal to one Umrah.I was lucky enough this time that I not only offered many voluntary prayers but got the privilege of offering Duhr in congelation.The Masjid was almost full including its court yard.The expansion is impressive but wash rooms are very substandard and very poorly maintained.They need to be upgraded and maintained properly.It also needs a proper eating place to be provided to enable pilgrims spend more time in this Historical Place.
3. Safa to Marwa
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5.0 based on 974 reviews
Reviewed By moinulbb - Dhaka City, Bangladesh
Located a few meters away from the Holy Kaaba these are the two small hills named Safa and Marwa and all are within the Masjid Al Haram. The distance between the two hills is approximately 450 meter within which Muslim pilgrims perform Sai during Hajj and Umrah. There are multiple floors to perform Sai and the total area is fully air conditioned. There is a dedicated floor for those who are using wheel chairs. One have to run seven times in between starting from Safa which takes approximately one hour.
4. Great Mosque of Mecca - Masjid al-Haram
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5.0 based on 1,293 reviews
Reviewed By noorulhuda1995 - Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Amazing and blissful place, MashaALLAH May Allah give opportunity to all Muslims to visit this place at least once in their life.
5. Kaaba
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5.0 based on 653 reviews
Reviewed By gulzucker - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The most stunning place in the world. The best time for performing Umrah is from October till March, as the weather is very cool and pleasant for the pilgrimage.
6. National Museum
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4.5 based on 678 reviews
The history of Islam is the major focus of this museum, which consists of 10 galleries, courtyards and a section that houses fancy cars and other belongings of the founding king of Saudi Arabia.
Reviewed By syedaQ1669HQ
Great musueam with a park and interactive models and displays very good for history of Saudi Arabia and Islamic History in the peninsula.
7. Al Masmak Fortress
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4.5 based on 602 reviews
This renovated 19th-century mud fortress looks like a giant sandcastle, and contains costumes, handicrafts, a sitting room, a courtyard and a well.
Reviewed By Guide583759 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Masmak Fort museum is must to see. The Fort is built from clay and mud-brick, it has four watchtowers and thick walls. The fort is lying in the center of the old quarters of Riyadh. Masmak played a major part in the kingdom's history; it gives a nice introduction to the beginnings of the Saudi Arabia. Admission is free. There is a small gift store with handmade native gifts.
8. Al-Balad
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,036 reviews
Reminiscent of the Arabian nights fairytales, this vibrant marketplace with multi-storied mud brick and stone buildings sells everything from textiles and sparkling silver and gold ornaments to spices and honey.
Reviewed By musmankhan46
Walking in the balad area will take you back to the traditional arab times and while walking in the street you can feel it. Old building, markets and all the modern outlets are there. Also a good place for shopping. In the evening the place is full of people and tourists.
9. Mount Uhud
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4.5 based on 563 reviews
Reviewed By munaffa2017 - Durban, South Africa
A very nostalgic place to visit. You can feel the greatness of the battle of Uhud. Also of the martyrs buried there. Also boasts a lovely flea market with the best dates available at very good prices. We enjoyed the fresh dates on sale . A must see site for all hajees.
10. King Fahd's Fountain
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4.5 based on 1,225 reviews
This 853-foot fountain is reputed to be the tallest fountain in the world, and is best appreciated when illuminated at night.
Reviewed By jojiec141 - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
The fountain was donated to the city of Jeddah by King Fahd, hence its name. It was constructed between 1980 and 1983 and was launched in 1985.[2] Located on the west coast of Saudi Arabia, the fountain jets water to a maximum height, according to different sources, of either 260 metres (853 ft)[3][4][5]or 312 m (1,024 ft)[1] above the Red Sea. Whichever figure is considered the actual height for the fountain, it is the world's tallest. The second-tallest is the World Cup Fountain in Seoul, South Korea, with a water height of 202 m (663 ft). The fountain is visible throughout the vicinity of Jeddah. The water ejected can reach a speed of 375 km/h (233 mph) and its airborne mass can exceed 16 tonnes (18 short tons).[1] The fountain uses saltwater taken from the Red Sea instead of freshwater. Over 500 spotlights illuminate the fountain at night.
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