Kinds of Travelers in Saudi Arabia

All you need to know

• What are the best three activities that children can perform or enjoy in Saudi Arabia?

  The best three activities that children can perform or enjoy in Saudi Arabia:

  • Ushaqier Heritage Village
  • Quad Biking at Red Sand Dunes
  • Al Shallal Amusement Park

• 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 foreigners get married in Saudi Arabia?

  For starters, a legal Saudi marriage may only be completed by Muslims, regardless of their religious views. Marriage between people of different religions is not permitted in Saudi Arabia. This is mostly due to the courts' adherence to Sharia Islamic Law.

• Is Umrah and Hajj compulsory?

  Umrah is optional, while Hajj is mandatory for those who are physically fit and able to finance it. Although Umrah can be conducted at any time of year, Hajj is only performed between the 8th and 13th of Dhul Hijah, the Islamic lunar calendar's final month.

• Can unmarried couple stay together in Saudi Arabia?

  According to the country's new regulation, unmarried foreign couples are allowed to rent hotel rooms together.