2024 Travel List With Top Attractions In Saudi

Hey 👋🏻 all, continue from SiennyLovesDrawing’s 👩🏻 earlier blog story via 🌐 https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2024/03/09/saudi-tourism-authority-strengthening-bonds-enhances-commitment-to-malaysians-to-discover-saudi-for-adventure-luxury-heritage-culture/ that Saudi 🇸🇦 offers a diverse tourism experience, catering to every Malaysian traveller’s preference, be it in culture, heritage, or nature

This time she is gonna sharing some of the top attractions in Saudi 🇸🇦

1. Private Tour & Dinner at Hegra: Exclusive horse carriage tour of Saudi’s 🇸🇦 1️⃣st UNESCO World Heritage Site followed by a private dinner 🍽️ under the starry sky 🌌 
2. Scale Al Qarah Mountain: Experience stunning 360-degree views & explore mystical caves at Al Qarah Mountain ⛰️ near Al Hofuf
3. Explore Bujairi Terrace in Diriyah: Discover 20 exquisite restaurants 🍽️ offering global cuisines overlooking Diriyah’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, Al-Turaif ~ The birthplace of Saudi
4. Red Sea Adventure: Dive into the pristine waters of the Red Sea for snorkelling 🤿 , scuba diving & spotting rare marine life, or enjoy flyboarding against the sunset 🌅 

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Private Tour on a Horse Carriage Followed by Dinner 🍽️ Under the Night Sky 🌌 

Saudi’s very 1️⃣st UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hegra is an ideal 👍🏻 destination for nature lovers & ecotourism enthusiasts. Covering 52 hectares, the destination features 131 breathtaking tombs & countless rock 🪨 formations

Visitors looking for an exclusive experience can hop on a horse 🐎🐴 carriage & witness the picturesque evening skies 💫✨🌌 of Hegra as part of a private tour. Here, local Rawis or storytellers will guide tourists through & provide in-depth knowledge of Hegra’s fascinating history. From the monolithic tomb of Lihyan Son of Kuza to ancient banquet halls, 1️⃣ can immerse themselves into the architecture of this great Nabataean civilization

What’s even better is that the evening comes to a close with a private dinner 🍽️ under the Hegra sky ✨💫🌌 , with a never-seen-before starry landscape 

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Scale Al Qarah Mountain ⛰️ 

Located just a 25-minute drive 🚘🚗 east from Al Hofuf towards Al Ahsa National Park 🏞️ is the village of Al Qarah along with its mountain ⛰️ At the awe-inspiring peak of Al Qarah Mountain, the Arabic interpretations of nearby place names take on a profound significance. Al Ahsa, the designation for the governorate, signifies ‘murmuring streams,’ while Hofuf, the principal city, conveys the meaning of ‘whistling wind’ 🌬️💨 

The summit elevates 75m from street level & 205m above sea 🌊 level, yet reaching the top 🔝 doesn’t demand significant effort, offering unmatched 360-degree vistas of Al Ahsa. What leaves visitors in awe is not just the view from the top of the mountain 🔝⛰️ , but also its mystical caves

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The caves are a result of the Al Qarah Mountain sitting at the eastern border of the Shadqam plateau, connecting to Kuwait 🇰🇼 & Iraq 🇮🇶 in the north & the Rub Al Khali desert 🐪🌵🏜️ in the south. Sub-aerial weathering, shaped by rain 🌧️ & rivers instead of groundwater, has led to its distinctive curves, caves & mushroom-like 🍄‍🟫 🍄shapes. This process has also created narrow canyons & tall interior passages within the mountain ⛰️ that are a must-see

Exploring Diriyah’s newest dining destination 🆕🍽️

Located in the historical district of Diriyah is Bujairi Terrace, a premium luxury dining 🍽️ destination with a curation of 20 exquisite restaurants & cafes that overlook the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Al- Turaif ~ The birthplace of Saudi

Bujairi Terrace houses the finest cuisine options from around the world 🌍 ~ Parisian cafés ☕️ , African-inspired lounges, Thai street food 🥘 , Cantonese fine-dining 🍽️ & much more‼️

By the Sea 🌊 

The Red Sea is known for its pristine landscape with the world’s 4️⃣th-largest barrier reef 🪸 system, 90 untouched islands 🏝️ , mountains ⛰️ & mangroves ~ All in 1️⃣ place. It is a 1️⃣-stop destination for adventure, entertainment & 1️⃣-of-a-kind enriching experiences. And that’s not all‼️ One also gets a chance to spot turtles 🐢 , octopuses 🐙 & rare fish 🐠 & enjoy water activities including snorkelling 🤿 , scuba- diving, kayaking 🛶 & yachting ⛵️

The Red Sea is indeed a perfect spot for scuba diving 🤿 expeditions to explore nearby wrecks & discovery sites. Adults can also flyboard against the beautiful Red Sea sunset 🌅 

Yeah‼️ From ancient cities to vibrant cosmopolitan hubs, there’s truly something for everyone. Let’s enjoy discovering the beauty & diversity of Saudi 🇸🇦

Personally, SiennyLovesDrawing 👩🏻 is looking forward to be at Saudi 🇸🇦  to explore & learn its culture & heritage especially in the near future then ☺️

Do you share the same travel preference❓⁉️

1️⃣ of the many place with unique & natural rock 🪨 formations that she personally wishes to visit is Neom at Saudi 🇸🇦 It’s a home to an amazing array of historical monuments & astonishing rock formations, do check out more via 📸🌐 https://x.com/VisitSaudi/status/1771243048137085131

More about Saudi’s tourism offerings via 🌐 https://www.visitsaudi.com/en/travel-regulations 

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