Saudi Arabia / المملكة العربية السعودية – Let’s explore here

Saudi Arabia is the largest country in Western Asia. It’s a very hot and very dry country, mostly dominated by the Arabian desert, the Rub’ al Khali desert and various mountains. It has no permanent rivers, although it does have many wadis. There are also more than 2000 dormant volcanoes and numerous lava fields. It shares borders with Yemen, Oman, UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, as well as sharing a causeway with Bahrain. It is also the location of both of the holiest cities in Islam.

What currency do they use in Saudi Arabia?

In Saudi Arabia they use the Saudi riyal. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is very widely accepted. Traveller’s cheques are also readily accepted. There are many ATMs in cities and towns throughout the country.

You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.

What language do they speak in Saudi Arabia?

They speak Arabic in Saudi Arabia. English is also widely spoken.

What time zone is Saudi Arabia in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.

Do I need a visa to visit Saudi Arabia?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

What’s it like to drive in Saudi Arabia?

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

Current travels

On our current journey we’ll be travelling in and out of Saudi Arabia as we journey through all the gulf states. Hopefully this will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂

Is wild camping legal in Saudi Arabia?

Yes, wild camping is fine in Saudi Arabia.

If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know! 

And don’t forget to check out all the other pictures!