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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the wealthiest and luxurious countries the world. It is oil rich and almost 100% of its exports are oil. Saudi Arabia is bordered by Kuwait, Qatar, UAE (United Arab Emirates) Oman, Yemen and Bahrain. The country is Islamic and therefore follows certain rules, such as prayer times and women should be dressed conservatively. The Kingdom is also known as a holy land, “The land of The Two Holy Mosques” in reference to Mecca and Medina which in Islam are sacred places. Saudi Arabia is not around its problems for the UK tourist; it runs under Islamic law which follows a different code from we are used to in the West. For example, there are violent ways to punish criminals and there are rules directed towards women that people may find difficult to accept, like the fact that women are not allowed to drive on public roads. When visiting have discretion and follow rules.
In Saudi Arabia try the amazing food; pork and alcohol are banned under Islamic law but you can try the lamb kebabs or halal chicken. Falafel is popular as is Shawarma kebabs.
Flights to Saudi Arabia
Flights from the UK to Saudi Arabia can be affordable and can be reached from the major UK international airports such as Manchester and Heathrow. The major cities to fly too include Riyadh, Dammam, Hail, Taif, Wedjh, Jeddah, Yanbu. The airlines that fly to Saudi Arabia from the UK include EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, Gulf air SLM, NMI, Emirates, PIA flights, Qatar airways, Kuwait airways, Cathay Pacific flights, Air Arabia, Sudan Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cyprus airways, Royal Brunei, Aeroflot and Iran Air etc. Check for current restrictions on entering the country when booking your flight – the area is not without its conflict and you should make sure if it is safe for a British tourist to travel there before going. Check on the official Saudi Arabia embassy website and if it tells you to stay away due to conflicts (it is after all next door to Iraq) then stay away.Climate in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is extremely hot with a desert climate which can make the summer reach a staggering 55 degrees centigrade. The country also suffers form sandstorms which can be unpleasant for those who are not used to it. In Riyadh there is some rainfall – in winter it can actually be chilly between October and May – this can actually be a good time to visit if hot weather is unbearable.What to do in Saudi Arabia
When in Saudi follow some rules before going outside; 5 times a day Muslims are called to prayer so remember that you may have periods of the day when people disappear and shops close. Women are expected to wear a hijab, which covers the woman from head to toe. Tourists do not necessarily have to wear the same thing but keep limbs and the top for the head covered.In Saudi Arabia try the amazing food; pork and alcohol are banned under Islamic law but you can try the lamb kebabs or halal chicken. Falafel is popular as is Shawarma kebabs.