Kinds of Travelers in Saudi Arabia

All you need to know

• How much will a family visit visa cost?

  There are fees for the visa (SAR 300) and insurance (SAR 140). The sum in SAR is the same as $123 USD. The visa is good for a full year (365 days), with a maximum stay of 90 days at a time and multiple entries.

• Can one get married in Makkah?

  Makkah Clock by Fairmont The Royal Tower is the ideal location for couples who want to start and bless their marriage in Makkah's Holy City.

• What are female travelers expected to wear in Saudi Arabia?

  Foreigners are excused from wearing the customary black, long gown known as the abaya in public. Both Saudi and tourist women can wear the hijab and niqab. Women must dress modestly at all times, covering their knees and shoulders.

• Which direction do Muslims pray in Kaaba?

  Qiblah, is the direction in which Muslims turn five times each day when conducting the salat toward the hallowed site of the Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia (daily ritual prayer).

• Can women live independently in Saudi Arabia?

  Yes, Saudi Arabian women can now live on their own without requiring the consent of their father or male guardian after a new legal amendment by the Kingdom.

• What are the best three places to stay?

  Best three places to stay are:

  • Raffles Makkah Palace
  • National Park Hotel
  • Pullman hotels and Resorts