Saudi Arabia

Sandstone tombs and the holy cities of Islam.

This is a first draft of the Saudi Arabia list. The full region guide is being written, and tiers may still change.

The Short List

Heritage · UNESCO

Nabataean tombs in the desert, carved by the builders of Petra.

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Must-See

Spiritual · Hajj

Islam's holiest cities. Only Muslims can enter Mecca.

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Heritage · UNESCO

The mud-brick birthplace of the Saudi state.

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Worth a Detour

Cities · UNESCO

Old coral houses on the Red Sea.

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Nature · Cliffs

A dramatic desert escarpment.

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Grey pins: guides still being written.