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Saudi Arabia is the Gulf's big new adventure, from the mud-brick palaces of Diriyah to the coral-stone old town of Jeddah on the Red Sea. Spend your days exploring, then your evenings at festivals, rooftop restaurants and the world's tallest fountain.
Highlights of your holidays to Saudi Arabia 2026 and 2027
Diriyah - The UNESCO-listed mud-brick palaces of At-Turaif, with Bujairi Terrace's restaurants alongside and the whole place open until midnight.
Al-Balad - Jeddah's UNESCO-listed old town, all coral-stone houses with carved wooden balconies.
Edge of the World - Sheer cliffs dropping away to an endless plain, about an hour and a half's drive from Riyadh.
King Fahd's Fountain - The tallest fountain in the world, firing water 312 metres into the sky above the Red Sea.
Riyadh Season - Concerts, shows and the global pavilions of Boulevard World, starting on 21 October 2026.
The Red Sea - Coral reefs and snorkelling trips off Jeddah, with the city's beach resorts up the coast at Obhur.
Good to Know for your Saudi Arabia holidays
☀️ Two climates - Riyadh averages around 21°C in January and 44°C in July and August, while Jeddah on the coast stays warmer in winter, at around 29°C.
💰 Riyals - The Saudi riyal is roughly 5 to the pound and 4.3 to the euro, and card payments are taken almost everywhere.
🌊 Not a single river - There isn't a single permanent river in the whole country.
A holiday in Saudi Arabia is perfect for you if...
You want somewhere new that your friends haven't been yet.
You love history, and would happily spend a morning wandering ancient mud-brick palaces.
You'd rather your big night out was a concert or a festival than a bar crawl.
You want winter sun and a city break on the same trip.
You're happy to swap the cocktail for Saudi coffee and fresh dates on your Saudi holidays.
Where to Stay in Saudi Arabia
We sell holidays to Saudi Arabia's two biggest cities, and they feel completely different.
💑 Where should couples stay in Saudi Arabia?
Riyadh - The capital, for the palaces of Diriyah, rooftop dinners and the big shows of Riyadh Season.
👨👩👧👦 Where's the best area for a family holiday in Saudi Arabia?
Jeddah - The Red Sea city, with a long corniche, a beach resort at Obhur and coral reefs offshore.
🏨 Top hotels for Saudi Arabia holidays
All our Saudi Arabia holiday packages include flights, and the hotels range from palace-style luxury in Riyadh to a beach resort on the Red Sea. Saudi holiday packages to Jeddah connect on the way, while Riyadh is direct from Heathrow. These are our favourites, by who you're travelling with.
👨👩👧👦 Which hotels are best for a Saudi Arabia family holiday?
Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences - Roomy suites, indoor pools, a spa and a kids' club to keep the little ones busy.
Movenpick Hotel Tahlia Jeddah - Indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and a kids' playground, in the middle of Jeddah.
Rixos Obhur Jeddah Resort & Villas - A private beach on the Red Sea, pools for adults and children, and a huge kids' club.
💑 What are the best hotels for couples on Saudi Arabia holidays?
The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh - Palace-sized luxury, landscaped gardens, indoor and outdoor pools and a lavish spa.
Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Qurtuba - A full-service spa, an outdoor pool and a stylish lounge, and one of the best-reviewed hotels in the city.
Fairmont Riyadh - A signature spa, an indoor pool and five places to eat.
💰 Which hotels are best for cheap Saudi holidays?
Holiday Inn Olaya Hotel - Indoor and outdoor pools, a kids' splash zone and a spa, and often our best-value Riyadh holiday.
Holiday Inn Jeddah Gateway - An outdoor pool, a spa, two restaurants and a garden.
Movenpick Hotel City Star Jeddah - A spa, a pool and a health club, in the middle of Jeddah.
👉 More Riyadh hotels | More Jeddah hotels
All-Inclusive Saudi Arabia Holidays
All-inclusive means your meals, snacks and soft drinks are covered, so you can spend the whole day between the beach and the pool. Most Saudi Arabia holidays are city breaks, room only or bed and breakfast, but if you're ALL-IN on Saudi then our top pick for all-inclusive is Rixos Obhur Jeddah Resort & Villas, one of the country's first all-inclusive resorts. It has a private beach on the Red Sea, pools for grown-ups and kids, and one of the biggest kids' clubs in Jeddah.
Things to do in Saudi Arabia: holidays travel guide
👨👩👧👦 What are the best things to do on a Saudi Arabia family holiday?
Boulevard World - Countries from around the globe recreated as pavilions, with food, rides and shows, during Riyadh Season from 21 October 2026.
Fakieh Aquarium - Jeddah's big aquarium, and a cool escape from the midday heat.
The fountain at night - Watch King Fahd's Fountain light up from Jeddah's corniche.
💑 What are the best things to do in Saudi Arabia for couples?
Diriyah after dark - Dinner on Bujairi Terrace, then the light show projected onto Salwa Palace each evening.
The Kingdom Centre Sky Bridge - A walkway across the top of the Kingdom Centre tower, with the whole city below.
Al-Balad by night - Jeddah's old town is at its busiest on Thursday and Friday evenings, when the cafés and stalls are in full swing.
🎉 What are the best things to do in Saudi Arabia with a group?
Edge of the World by 4x4 - A day tour out to the cliffs from Riyadh, best in the cooler months.
Snorkel at Bayada Island - A boat trip from Jeddah to shallow coral banks, with lunch on board.
A concert at Kingdom Arena - Big-name shows at Boulevard City, especially during Riyadh Season.
Local Lingo
English is widely used in hotels and shops, but a few words of Arabic always go down well.
Marhaba (MAR-ha-ba) - hello
Shukran (SHOOK-ran) - thank you
Min fadlak (min FAD-lak) - please (to a man; min fadlik to a woman)
La, shukran (LAH, SHOOK-ran) - no, thank you
Bikam? (bee-KAM) - how much?
Ahlan wa sahlan (AH-lan wa SAH-lan) - welcome
Yalla (YAL-lah) - let's go, come on
Insha'allah (in-SHAH-al-lah) - God willing (you'll hear it a lot)
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