Saudi Arabian major cities offer a range of holiday options in the form of shopping, adventure sports, beaches, mountains etc. Mecca and Medina are the pilgrimage centers visited by millions of pilgrims each year. Abha, Jeddah, Al Khobar and Riyadh are the most popular tourist as well as business destinations.
Abha is one of the favorite places to visit during summer time in Saudi Arabia. Abha city has chilled and pleasant climate which makes it a popular tourist location for the locals as well as the expats. Domestic Flights to Abha are available from Medina, Jeddah and Riyadh on a regular basis. The region has rich cultural heritage and has numerous historical places such as forts and other ancient locations. Taking a long drive from Khamis Mushait to Abha can be exciting as one gets to view and experience beautiful sceneries on the course. But, utmost care has to be taken while strolling on this highway as it consists of narrow bends.
Jeddah is the cultural as well as the business hub of Saudi Arabia. It is a global city that proudly boasts of ancient Islamic rituals and traditions. It has close proximity with Mecca and Medina. Masjid Al Haram in Mecca is just 100 km away and is easily accessible. The city is well known throughout the history as a trading center in the Middle East region. The tradition still continues as Jeddah attracts foreigners to invest in its ever-growing business industry. You may buy almost anything in the souks and large shopping malls. The city's reputation as a trading centre has been strong down the centuries and a number of MNCs have their headquarters established in the region.
Situated in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia is the metropolitan city of Al Khobar. It is one of the largest cities in the Saudi Arabia. The city is home to locals as well as the expats and is a part of the Dammam metropolitan area along with Dammam and Dhahran. The three regions together form the third largest metropolitan area in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and have a combined population of around 4 million residents. The city is making progress and development day by day. Riding ATVs along the coastal region of Arabia is the most popular activity in the town of Al Khobar. The Rashid Mall and The Mall of Dhahran are the two largest malls situated in this region.
Riyadh is no doubt the business and cultural of Saudi Arabia. Riyadh is an incredibly famous metropolis city in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The city has tall buildings, luxurious shopping malls, ultra modern and broad highways, centuries old mosques and date palm trees. The city is modern but at the same time has deep Islamic values. Riyadh abides by the strict Islamic cultural and moral code of conduct. It provides safety and security to both the locals and the visitors alike.
Visitors can have a great time visiting the metropolitan cities of Saudi Arabia; they are sure to get a taste of modern as well as the traditional way of living in this region.
Martin Wynn
