<strong>Saudi tourist attractions: </strong>The beautiful sandstone<strong> Qasr al-Farid tomb</strong> is part of the Al-Hijr UNESCO World Heritage site, near Saudi Arabia's northwestern town of al-Ula.
Saudi tourist attractions: The beautiful sandstone Qasr al-Farid tomb is part of the Al-Hijr UNESCO World Heritage site, near Saudi Arabia's northwestern town of al-Ula.
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<strong>Red Sea Project:</strong> Saudi Arabia's vast Red Sea Project will transform an area of coastline into luxury beach, desert and mountain resorts.
Red Sea Project: Saudi Arabia's vast Red Sea Project will transform an area of coastline into luxury beach, desert and mountain resorts.
The Red Sea Project
<strong>Qiddiya entertainment city:</strong> Another of Saudi Arabia's "giga" projects is Qiddiya -- designed as the world's biggest entertainment city.
Qiddiya entertainment city: Another of Saudi Arabia's "giga" projects is Qiddiya -- designed as the world's biggest entertainment city.
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<strong>Neom: </strong>Another $500 billion spend will see a vast area of Saudi Arabia transformed into Neom, a high-tech city of robots and self-driving cars.
Neom: Another $500 billion spend will see a vast area of Saudi Arabia transformed into Neom, a high-tech city of robots and self-driving cars.
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<strong>At-Turaif District: </strong>This citadel, with buildings dating back to the 15th century, was once the heart of the Saudi Dynasty. Today it's one of the country's five UNESCO World Heritage sites.
At-Turaif District: This citadel, with buildings dating back to the 15th century, was once the heart of the Saudi Dynasty. Today it's one of the country's five UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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<strong>The Edge of the World: </strong>This dramatic desert formation, which lies northwest of Riyadh, is one of Saudi Arabia's most spectacular geological wonders.
The Edge of the World: This dramatic desert formation, which lies northwest of Riyadh, is one of Saudi Arabia's most spectacular geological wonders.
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<strong>Rock Art: </strong>Another UNESCO attraction is the rock art, some of it dating back 10,000 years, which is found in the desert at Jabel Umm Sinman.
Rock Art: Another UNESCO attraction is the rock art, some of it dating back 10,000 years, which is found in the desert at Jabel Umm Sinman.
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<strong>Jeddah Old Town: </strong>This seventh century Red Sea port contains more UNESCO-inscribed marvels.
Jeddah Old Town: This seventh century Red Sea port contains more UNESCO-inscribed marvels.
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<strong>Amaala wellness resort: </strong>Part of the "giga" project development of Saudi's Red Sea coastline is the Amaala wellness resort, due to be opened by 2028.
Amaala wellness resort: Part of the "giga" project development of Saudi's Red Sea coastline is the Amaala wellness resort, due to be opened by 2028.
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<strong>Rijal Alma: </strong>This beautiful mountain village contains 60 clay palaces. It's been rehabilitated by tourism authorities as one of Saudi Arabia's key attractions.
Rijal Alma: This beautiful mountain village contains 60 clay palaces. It's been rehabilitated by tourism authorities as one of Saudi Arabia's key attractions.
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