<strong>Al-Nawrus Island: </strong>"You can't talk about islands in Saudi Arabia without talking about a new tourist favorite, but a treasured local one, Al Nawras Island," says Saudi professional boxer Ziyad Almaayouf.
Al-Nawrus Island: "You can't talk about islands in Saudi Arabia without talking about a new tourist favorite, but a treasured local one, Al Nawras Island," says Saudi professional boxer Ziyad Almaayouf.
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<strong>Diriyah:</strong> "Diriyah is the birthplace of the kingdom and a symbol of the unity, beauty and resilience of the Saudi nation and its people," says Saudi luxury consultant Hatem Alakeel.
Diriyah: "Diriyah is the birthplace of the kingdom and a symbol of the unity, beauty and resilience of the Saudi nation and its people," says Saudi luxury consultant Hatem Alakeel.
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<strong>Souk Al Zal:</strong> Saudi singer Tamtam loves visiting local haunts like Riyadh's bustling Souk Al Zal. "It may be a typical place to take tourists in Riyadh, but Souk Al Zal is honestly a favorite of mine as it's one of the oldest traditional markets in the city," she tells CNN.
Souk Al Zal: Saudi singer Tamtam loves visiting local haunts like Riyadh's bustling Souk Al Zal. "It may be a typical place to take tourists in Riyadh, but Souk Al Zal is honestly a favorite of mine as it's one of the oldest traditional markets in the city," she tells CNN.
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<strong>Masmak Fort: </strong>This clay and mudbrick fort stands near the Diriyah UNESCO heritage site.
Masmak Fort: This clay and mudbrick fort stands near the Diriyah UNESCO heritage site.
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<strong>Umluj: </strong>This resort on the Red Sea coast is often referred to as "the Maldives of Saudi Arabia." It's a "haven of natural beauty, providing a serene escape from the hustle and bustle," says Saudi American Tasneem Alsultan, a documentary photographer.
Umluj: This resort on the Red Sea coast is often referred to as "the Maldives of Saudi Arabia." It's a "haven of natural beauty, providing a serene escape from the hustle and bustle," says Saudi American Tasneem Alsultan, a documentary photographer.
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<strong>Jeddah's Old Town: </strong>Established in the seventh century, Al Balad was once the beating heart of Jeddah. "It is almost stuck in time and tells the story of Jeddah as a port city -- a true melting pot, as so many people making the pilgrimage to Hajj stopped and made a life and a home there," says Mai Eldib, a Sotheby's auction house exec.
Jeddah's Old Town: Established in the seventh century, Al Balad was once the beating heart of Jeddah. "It is almost stuck in time and tells the story of Jeddah as a port city -- a true melting pot, as so many people making the pilgrimage to Hajj stopped and made a life and a home there," says Mai Eldib, a Sotheby's auction house exec.
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<strong>AlUla:</strong> The ancient buildings of AlUla are emerging as one of Saudi Arabia's top attractions. "It's like nowhere else on Earth, it is truly magical," says Saudi TV presenter Lojain Omran.
AlUla: The ancient buildings of AlUla are emerging as one of Saudi Arabia's top attractions. "It's like nowhere else on Earth, it is truly magical," says Saudi TV presenter Lojain Omran.
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<strong>Unaizah:</strong> The starry skies above this corner of the Saudi deserts were an inspiration to Saudi aerospace engineer Mishaal Ashemimry.
Unaizah: The starry skies above this corner of the Saudi deserts were an inspiration to Saudi aerospace engineer Mishaal Ashemimry.
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