Al-Ahsa Oasis
Al-Ahsa is one of the largest natural oases in the world, with more than two million date palms, and a UNESCO World Heri…
Places
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Diriyah
Diriyah is the historic home of the House of Saud and the first Saudi state, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Farasan Islands
The Farasan Islands are a coral archipelago in the Red Sea off the coast of Jazan, known for their marine life and biodi…
Hegra (Mada'in Salih)
Hegra is the largest Nabataean settlement south of Petra, with monumental rock-cut tombs, and the first UNESCO World Her…
Jabal al-Lawz
Jabal al-Lawz is a mountain in north-western Saudi Arabia, known for its almond trees and winter snow.
Jabal Sawda
Jabal Sawda is the highest peak in Saudi Arabia, in the Asir Mountains, reaching about 3,000 metres.
King Fahd Fountain
The King Fahd Fountain in Jeddah is one of the tallest fountains in the world, reaching up to 300 metres.
Masmak Fortress
The Masmak Fortress is a clay and mud-brick fort in Riyadh, famous as the site of Ibn Saud's recapture of the city in 19…
Masmak Fortress
Masmak Fortress is a mud-brick fortress in central Riyadh, site of the 1902 recapture of the city.
Rub' al Khali (Empty Quarter)
The Rub' al Khali, or Empty Quarter, is the largest continuous sand desert in the world, covering much of southern Arabi…