Most Incredible Attractions in Saudi Arabia - Top 7 experiences!

The Kingdom Centre is so well-known in Riyadh that it has its own emoji. Despite its reputation, Kingdom Centre is just Saudi Arabia's third skyscraper with a retail mall, a residential complex with an observatory.
A wonderful site to start any Riyadh city tour giving visitors a symbolic and physical view over the 5.2 million-person national capital, it also houses the Kingdom's primary airport.

Although it's easy to think of Saudi Arabia as a desert nation, the kingdom boasts extensive coasts on both the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf. This also means Saudi Arabia does have some of the world's greatest snorkelling as well as scuba diving opportunities. If you've already visited the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt, which is still on the Red Sea, you'll understand why. Scuba diving here, whose notable spots includes Allah's Reef as well as the Boiler Wreck, has the added benefit of avoiding the massive crowds that may be seen in Egypt. You may also indulge in such adventures in the Persian Gulf. All you have to do is book accommodation at a property where staff will help you navigate the area. Their input will be valuable. For instance, you can check out furnished apartments in Al Khobar the likes of Somerset Downtown Al Khobar for a good experience.

From the inadequate implementation of the country's rigorous restrictions concerning female dress to the overall laid-back demeanour of the population, the Red Sea port of Jeddah is recognised as a reasonably open and liberal city. Jeddah not only has a nice ambience, but it also has one fantastic tourist attraction: The so-called "Coral Houses," which are made of coral chunks gathered from the sea. They're in a condition of degradation right now, but they are still worth seeing.

Although the great part of the appropriately titled "Empty Quarter" is officially Saudi Arabian territory, there are no boundaries here— there's nothing distinguishing Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Yemen. Whether you trek here on a camel safari, ride 4x4s over the dunes, or interact with the tribal people that call this apparently hostile environment home, the Empty Quarter is far from dull. Once visas are approved, solo travellers may visit a variety of destinations in Saudi Arabia, and this is likely a trip where you will want to hire a guide.

You have probably heard of Jordan's Lost City of Petra unless you have been living under a rock for the last several generations. What you may not know is that Saudi Arabia has a city that would be both comparable in shape and origin, going back to the first century of the Nabatean Kingdom. Even though many Saudis like exploring Mada'in Saleh, it is relatively unknown amongst foreigners, so you'll be able to fully enjoy a peaceful vacation here. It will undoubtedly be a long time before Mada'in Saleh achieves Petra's "tourist trap" reputation if it ever does.