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Saudi Arabia Travel 
Saudi Arabia is a Middle Eastern country in Asia that occupies most of the
Arabian peninsula and has both Persian Gulf and Red Sea coast lines. Its
surrounding countries are Jordan to the northwest, Iraq to the northeast, Kuwait
and Qatar to the east, United Arab Emirates to the south east, Oman and Yemen to
the south.
Saudi Arabia contains the holy Muslim cities of Mecca and Medina, to which
all able-bodied Muslims are required to make a pilgrimage at least once if
possible (Hajj).
 Makkah (Mecca) - Makkah is an Islamic Holy city in Saudi Arabia. Each year approximately eight million visitors travel to Saudi Arabia, of which half are on religious travel. The height of the travel season at Makkah takes place during the annual Hajj pilgrimage and visitors during the Holy month of Ramadan when the Holy city welcomes over two million pilgrims for the Hajj alone. Makkah is home to Al Masjid al Haram (also known as the Grand Mosque) which houses the Kaaba, the shrine which Muslims turn towards while offering daily prayers and considered to be the Holiest site in Islam. In addition to the Hajj, Muslims are encouraged to travel to Makkah on what is commonly known as a "lesser pilgrimage" or Umrah.
Hotels Makkah (Mecca)
Recommended Hotels Saudi Arabia
 Sofitel Al Khobar The Corniche 
This trendy hotel is a 7-minute walk from Al Khobar’s centre. It has panoramic elevators and top-class spa and dining facilities. Uninterrupted views of the Gulf and Al Khobar city are featured.
The guest rooms at the 5-star Sofitel Al Khobar have modern furnishings with Arab influences. They include wooden flooring, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with signature amenities.
Guests can work out with cardiovascular equipment at the gym, or relax at the ho tub and hammam. The Corniche also features a range of relaxation treatments at the spa, including full-body massages, facials and pedicures.
The Corniche’s chic restaurant serves rich cuisine and features panoramic Gulf views. Refreshing drinks are served at the trendy lobby bar, and can also be enjoyed on the spacious terrace.
An airport shuttle, free Wi-Fi and free private parking are among the useful facilities offered by the Sofitel Corniche.
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 Radisson Blu Hotel Jeddah
Defining luxury and underscoring perfect service, this hotel is just a 15-minute drive from the international airport and very close to the International Exhibition Centre.
The 7-storey Radisson Blu Hotel Jeddah is located in the heart of Jeddah’s growing business district. Located in the cradle of the Red Sea, Jeddah, perhaps more than any other city, captures the traditions of Arabia. The downtown, Souk and shopping centres are located just kilometres away, offering a range of local and international souvenirs. Meanwhile, the Corniche beach promenade impresses with its famous 60-metre fountain.
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 Riyadh - Known by local wags as the Dead Center of the Kingdom, Riyadh is the most straight-laced of the Kingdom's big cities. With most forms of entertainment banned, few sights of interest and a brutal climate, Riyadh is a business-only destination if there ever was one.
Riyadh is a great city for bargain hunters and shopping aficionados as the city is bursting with souks that sell everything from souvenirs, antiques and carpets to jewellery and clothing.
Hotels Riyadh
 Jeddah - Known for its beautiful beaches, architecture and cosmopolitan flair, Jeddah is an ideal city for business or leisure travel.
Located in the cradle of the Red Sea, Jeddah, perhaps more than any other city, captures the traditions of Arabia. The downtown, souk and shopping centres are offering a range of local and international souvenirs and the Corniche beach promenade impresses with its famous 60-metre fountain.
Hotels Jeddah
 Dammam - Dammam lies on tip of land stretching out into the Persian Gulf, forming a large metropolitan and industrial area.
Dammam is a major seaport, involved in a wide variety of export and import. It is a centre for petroleum and natural gas, but also the centre of all commerce in the eastern parts of the kingdom. There is some agriculture, largely dealing with livestock and dairy products.
Dammam is also the terminus of the railroad to Riyadh. The King Fahd International Airport is shared by all the cities in the region.
Dammam is a modern city, but has seen less investments and fewer projects than Khobar.
Hotels Dammam
 Madinah (Medina) - Medina is the second holiest city in Islam after Makkah (Mecca), and the burial place of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Besides the Prophet Mosque, other important landmarks include the Islamic University of Al Madinah, King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Quraan, the Quba Mosque (the oldest mosque in Saudi Arabia), and many archaeological attractions. Madinah was home to the Prophet Mohammed and his followers after the Hijra migration in 622.
Saudi Arabia has launched a massive campaign to increase its capacity to welcome religious tourists. Changes have included an easing of visa restrictions and large-scale infrastructure projects including airport expansions, new rail lines, and highways.
Hotels Madinah (Medina)
 Al Khobar
Located in Saudi Arabia’s main oil producing region, Eastern Province, the prosperous city of Al Khobar is seeing a swell of development, with the waterfront corniche featuring cosmopolitan parks, cafes and restaurants. The city is served by the King Fahd International Airport and linked directly to Bahrain via the 26km King Fahd Causeway, making it an ideal hub for regional business travel.
Hotels Al Khobar
Saudi Arabia Travel News
New DOSM for Rosewood Corniche Jeddah
Mohamed Karara has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at the Rosewood Corniche Jeddah.
Rosewood Corniche Jeddah
Located in Jeddah, this luxurious 5-star hotel features panoramic Red Sea views. It has 4 restaurants, a rooftop swimming pool and a modern gym on the 17th floor.
The elegant rooms at the Rosewood Corniche have a ...
Dusit International makes Middle East Priority Market - Aiming to Operate 15 hotels by 2015
Dusit International has made the Middle East its priority market for overseas expansion, targeting to operate at least 15 hotels by 2015. The fast-track expansion plan will make the group one of the leading Asian brands in the Middle East.
Dusit International currently operates five properties in this region, including Dusit Thani Dubai, Dusit ...
Cathay Pacific Starts Flight To Jeddah
Cathay Pacific Airways has started flying to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, four times weekly through Dubai on the way to and from Hong Kong from Wednesday.
The airline now serves the kingdom with a total of 11 flights each week.
Its chief executive Tony Tyler said the service being operated by an Airbus A330-300 aircraft in a two-class configuration is ...
Emirates' Ramadan in-flight service now underway
With the holy month of Ramadan now underway, Emirates has taken a number of critical steps to ensure that all fasting customers are well taken care of.
A number of enhancements have been made to the award winning Emirates in-flight service, in line with the core values of this important religious occasion.
For flights departing close to Iftar ...
Jet Airways to launch services to Riyadh, effective August 6, 2009
Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, will launch services to Riyadh, the capital and largest city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from Mumbai, effective August 6, 2009.
This will be the airline's second service to Saudi Arabia, complementing the airline's existing daily Mumbai-Jeddah service.
The airline will launch four services a ...
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