Its strict implementations of their culture and customs does not hinder this sleepy country to emerge as one of the most visited destinations by foreign tourists from different parts of the world. The country’s awe-inspiring ruins, towering cityscapes and sweeping sands add attractions to its flourishing tourism.

SCENIC ATTRACTIONS

• Habalah
  A deserted village located roughly 400 miles from the heart of Abha. Habalah is beautifully described as a fascinating remnant of old Arabia. Others call Habalah as the hanging village since it seems hovering from a 100 feet cliff above the meadow and wide valley. Meters away from this village are the best-preserved houses and sites for cable-car system.


• Madain Saleh
  Is Saudi Arabia’s hidden treasure that is also called as Al-Hijr or rocky place. This awe-inspiring landmark homes 131 tombs in which 45 of it has inscriptions of late Aramaic script. Madain Saleh is one of the famous structures with Nabataean architectural remains next to the infamous Petra in Jordan. Its tombs are stunningly beautiful and a perfect example of excellent mausoleum preservation.


• National Museum
  A contemporary museum featuring virtual visits to ancient places and small-screen cinemas. It has eight galleries with a massive collection of epics of Arabia’s rich history.


• Masmak Castle
  Constructed around 1865, this clay and mud-brick fort is one of the major attractions in the country. It has four watch towers standing 18 meters high in which the walls measures 1.25 meters thick and is made of stone blocks. The castle is designed with a palm tree gate of 3.65 meters high and the roofs are made of ethel wood and painted palm-tree.


• Arabia Desert
  A vast desert occupying most of the Arabian Peninsula and straddling from Yemen, Persian Gulf to the countries of Oman, Jordan and Iraq. If you would like to visit this awe-inspiring attraction, prepare for sandstorms, dunes and scorching heat of the sun.


• King Saud Mosque
  Is the largest mosque in Jeddah city designed by Abdel-Wahed El-Wakil in 1987. King Saud Mosque stretches in the district of Al-Sharafeyyah in which the massive dome spans 20 meters with a height of 42 meters. This massive mosque is one of the most breathtaking skyscrapers in the city.


• King Fahd International Airport
  Named as the largest international airport throughout the world in terms of land area, which covers 776 km˛ or 300 mi˛ much bigger than Montreal-Mirabel International Airport and Denver International Airport. This modern structure is found in the Eastern province of the country and completely finished in 1999.