13 Days Road Trip. Discover Saudia (Dammam &gt;Jeddah)

10 Dec

1. Dammam

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About the city:

Boasting endless views of the tranquil Arabian Gulf, Dammam is a modern metropolis that thrives on its coastal location. Although it is known for its lush green parks, airy waterfronts and sandy beaches, it is highly enjoyable in the winter, too, with daytime temperatures averaging in the low 20s Celsius during the day and around 10 degrees at night. The region also has a growing reputation as an arts, sports and entertainment destination. It is home to the kingdom’s first street-art exhibition, in Al Khobar’s Bayoonya district, and offers a range of cultural hubs and museums as well. Dip into science and innovation at SCITECH, or get your fill of pop culture at the quirky Taybeen and Alfelwah and Aljowharah museums. As evening falls, wander the walkways of Dammam's Share Al Hob souq, where you may encounter traders, performers and street musicians.

10 Dec

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2 Nights

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Dana Rayhaan by Rotana, Check-in/check-out kiosk

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Dana Rayhaan by Rotana 9 Superb

Dammam - At 15.1 km from the center

BED AND BREAKFAST Guest room king bed

With a stay at Dana Rayhaan by Rotana in Dammam, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Marina Shopping Mall and Al Shatea Mall. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Al Danah Mall and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from...

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Dammam - At 15.1 km from the center 966-133339444

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Dana Rayhaan by Rotana

9 Superb

1 Guest room king bed

12 Dec

Car journey 38 Kilometers - 35m

Dammam

Modon Lake Park

12 Dec

2. Modon Lake Park

NATURE - Stop

12 Dec

Car journey 127 Kilometers - 1h 35m

Modon Lake Park

Al-Qarah Mountain

12 Dec

3. Al-Qarah Mountain

HERITAGE - Stop

12 Dec

Car journey 389 Kilometers - 3h 46m

Al-Qarah Mountain

Riyadh

12 Dec

4. Riyadh

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About the city: Riyadh is the capital and largest city in Saudi Arabia with population at about 5 million. The city has a rapidly growing center where you will find new high raise buildings, international restaurants, hotels, shopping centers, modern offices and many more. Although being a major a business destination, it has maintained a balance between culture, tradition and economic growth. The historical core of Riyadh, Al-Murabba, has some interesting sites worth visiting such as the King Abdul Aziz Historical Centre, home to the National Museum and the Murabba Palace. The center of Riyadh, Al-Bathaa , is the oldest part of the city. Al Bathaa is home to the bus station, post office and Batha souk. Faisaliya Tower is one of the two iconic towers of the city of Riyadh. It contains a variety of attractions, including a viewing platform, a small photography gallery and a café known as the Top. Riyadh is a luxurious and prosperous city in the heart of the Arabic world. The city’s unique urban landscape makes it a true modern wonder.

12 Dec

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2 Nights

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Crowne Plaza Riyadh Minhal, an IHG Hotel, Primary image

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Crowne Plaza Riyadh Minhal, an IHG Hotel, Pool

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Crowne Plaza Riyadh Minhal, an IHG Hotel, Room

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Crowne Plaza Riyadh Minhal, an IHG Hotel, Lobby lounge

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Crowne Plaza Riyadh Minhal, an IHG Hotel, Reception

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Crowne Plaza Riyadh Minhal, an IHG Hotel 8.7 Very good

Riyadh - At 3.7 km from the center

BREAKFAST FOR 2 Standard room, 1 king bed, smoking

In the heart of Riyadh, Crowne Plaza Riyadh Minhal, an IHG Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of King Fahad National Library and Al Faisaliyah Tower. This upscale hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Riyadh Zo...

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Crowne Plaza Riyadh Minhal, an IHG Hotel

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8.7 Very good

Riyadh - At 3.7 km from the center 966-11-8749200

1 Standard room, 1 king bed, smoking

BREAKFAST FOR 2

14 Dec

Car journey 23 Kilometers - 33m

Riyadh

At-Turaif World Heritage Site

14 Dec

5. At-Turaif World Heritage Site

HERITAGE - Stop

14 Dec

Car journey 123 Kilometers - 1h 48m

At-Turaif World Heritage Site

Edge of the World

14 Dec

6. Edge of the World

NATURE - Stop

14 Dec

Car journey 102 Kilometers - 1h 29m

Edge of the World

Shaqra

14 Dec

7. Shaqra

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About the city: Shaqra (Arabic: شقراء) is a town in central Saudi Arabia, The city is located about 190 kilometers north-west of the capital Riyadh. It is a small city which is now growing due to the newly opened Shaqra University. The city is peaceful and well designed and most of the daily necessities are available.

14 Dec

Car journey 18 Kilometers - 18m

Shaqra

Ushaiqer

14 Dec

8. Ushaiqer

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About the city: Ushaiqer (Arabic: أشيقر) is a small village near Shagra in Saudi Arabia. It is 200 km (120 mi) north-west of Riyadh. Ushaiqer is one of the oldest towns in the Saudi region of Najd and it was a major stopping point for pilgrims coming from Kuwait, Iraq and Iran to perform Hajj or Umrah. It was originally known as A'ekel but the name was eventually changed to Ushaiqer. It was changed because the town is bordered by a small mountain north of the village. The mountain is red in color, yet locals said it was blonde simply because red and blonde were used interchangeably in the old days. Ushaiqer means the "Small Blonde", which is a description of that particular mountain. Historical Ushaiqer belongs to the Tamim tribe although other tribes lived there as well. It is also the home land to many families in the Arabian Peninsula. The known families are Al-Hussaini (one of leaders on Ushaiqer in old times), Al-Elsheikh (The family of Muhammad ibn Abd-al-Wahhab), Al-Thani (rulers of the state of Qatar) and & Al-Bassam etc. The historical importance of the village is that its old mud buildings are still untouched. Therefore, it is considered one of the most attractive historical areas in the region. Lately, the people of Ushaiqer had restored the historical village to preserve its heritage and built a museum which displays various relics and pieces from the village.

14 Dec

Car journey 130 Kilometers - 1h 57m

Ushaiqer

Al Midhnab Traditional Town

14 Dec

9. Al Midhnab Traditional Town

HERITAGE - Stop

14 Dec

Car journey 108 Kilometers - 1h 25m

Al Midhnab Traditional Town

Al shinanah Historical Tower

14 Dec

10. Al shinanah Historical Tower

HERITAGE - Stop

14 Dec

Car journey 114 Kilometers - 1h 13m

Al shinanah Historical Tower

Buraydah

14 Dec

11. Buraydah

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About the city: Buraydah (Arabic: بريدة‎‎ Burayda) is the capital of Al-Qassim Region in northcentral Saudi Arabia in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula. Buraydah lies equidistant from the Red Sea to the west and the Persian Gulf to the east.

14 Dec

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Buraidah, Primary image

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Buraidah, Breakfast area

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Buraidah 8.5 Very good

Buraydah - At 8.1 km from the center

BED AND BREAKFAST Standard room

A stay at Radisson Blu Hotel, Buraidah places you in the heart of Buraydah, within a 10-minute drive of Al Iskan Garden Park and Al Othem Mall. This upscale hotel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Al Montazah G...

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Buraydah - At 8.1 km from the center 966-16-3555554

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Buraidah

8.5 Very good

1 Standard room

15 Dec

Car journey 288 Kilometers - 2h 25m

Buraydah

Hail

15 Dec

12. Hail

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About the city:

Nestled between Mount Shammer to the north and Mount Salma to the south, the city of Hail was once the capital of all the Arabian Desert and home to legends like Hatim Al Tai, the Arabian poet whose altruism earned him spots in stories like “One Thousand and One Nights” (also known as “Arabian Nights”). Today it’s the capital of the north-central region of Saudi Arabia bearing the same name and a popular stop during the pilgrimage to Makkah. The city of Hail is also known for hosting international events, including a Desert Festival celebrating the area’s culture and the Hail International Rally, where rally cars, quads and motorcycles race through the Nafud Desert and through Hail, Baqaa, Al Ghazalah and the village of Umm Al Qulban. If you’re seeking a dose of history, culture and adventure, set your sights on Hail.

15 Dec

Hotel

2 Nights

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Hail, Saudi Arabia - At 4.8 km from the center

Holiday Villa Hail

BED AND BREAKFAST Standard king room - 1 extra-large double bed

Situated in Hail, within 6.5 km of Ha'il Stadium and 7.1 km of Aerf Castle, Holiday Villa Hail features a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room...

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Hail, Saudi Arabia - At 4.8 km from the center +966165335555

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Holiday Villa Hail

1 Standard king room - 1 extra-large double bed

17 Dec

Car journey 312 Kilometers - 3h 29m

Hail

Al-Manjor and Raat

17 Dec

13. Al-Manjor and Raat

HERITAGE - Stop

17 Dec

Car journey 450 Kilometers - 5h 55m

Al-Manjor and Raat

AlUla

17 Dec

14. AlUla

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About the city:

There are few places in the world where you can still feel like a true explorer charting the unknown. In many historic destinations, the illusion of discovery is promptly shattered by a jungle of selfie sticks. But in AlUla, which is home to Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, deep in the desert in the northwestern region of the country, you might still be able to play out your fantasy of being an intrepid archaeologist for a day. Despite all the makings of a bucket list-topping global destination — ancient tombs that remain as the legacy of 7,000 years of human civilization, stunning natural rock formations and canyons, a plethora of adventure sports options and cutting-edge art installations — AlUla remains largely off the global tourism radar, giving you plenty of space and time for reflection with the monumentality of its beautiful desert landscapes.

17 Dec

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Our Habitas AlUla 9.3 Superb

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Al-'Ula - At 29.5 km from the center

BED AND BREAKFAST Villa, 1 king bed (canyon)

Located in Al-'Ula, Our Habitas AlUla is in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Al-Hijr Archaeological Site and Jabal Ikmah. This spa hotel is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Mada'in Saleh Trai...

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Al-'Ula - At 29.5 km from the center 0-50 806 2859

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Our Habitas AlUla

9.3 Superb

1 Villa, 1 king bed (canyon)

18 Dec

Car journey 15 Kilometers - 21m

AlUla

AlUla Tantura

18 Dec

15. AlUla Tantura

HERITAGE - Stop

18 Dec

Car journey 8 Kilometers - 12m

AlUla Tantura

Jabal Ikmah

18 Dec

16. Jabal Ikmah

HERITAGE - Stop

18 Dec

Car journey 14 Kilometers - 43m

Jabal Ikmah

Elephant Rock

18 Dec

17. Elephant Rock

HERITAGE - Stop

18 Dec

Car journey 30 Kilometers - 1h 4m

Elephant Rock

Madain Saleh

18 Dec

18. Madain Saleh

HERITAGE - Stop

18 Dec

Car journey 49 Kilometers - 54m

Madain Saleh

AlUla

18 Dec

19. AlUla

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18 Dec

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Al Ula, Saudi Arabia - At 27.9 km from the center

Ashar Tented Resort

BED AND BREAKFAST Luxury one bedroom tent - 1 extra-large double bed

Located 24 km from Madain Saleh Tombs, Ashar Tented Resort offers a restaurant, a terrace and air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.Some of the units include a satellite flat-screen...

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Ashar Tented Resort

1 Luxury one bedroom tent - 1 extra-large double bed

19 Dec

Car journey 304 Kilometers - 4h 27m

AlUla

Umluj

19 Dec

20. Umluj

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About the city: Umlug, is a city in the Tabuk province of Saudi Arabia. The city has a port. Umlug is located at a distance of 130km from Yanbu city and at a distance of 500km from Tabuk city, the capital of the province. Amlag is located on the coast of the Red Sea, in longitude (14/37) and latitude (5/25), between the cities of Yanbu in the south and Alwaga in the north. In Amleg there are many places containing historical findings. In recent years, the city has grown and developed due to the opening of the sea route between Duba (in Saudi Arabia) and Sfaga (in Egypt). Off the coast of Amlag, there are many islands. The most famous islands are Gabel jasan and Om sjara. In addition to these islands there is a group of islets to the north of Amlag. This group contains seven islands, the name of this group is "The Alfoida Islands". There is also an island called "Ston", which lies to the north of the city before "Wadi aljamed". The ancient city of Amlag was one of the largest trading cities in Saudi Arabia (after Mecca). But over time trade has ceased in this city. There are 38 thousand inhabitants in Umlug. Most of the inhabitants work in fishing, agriculture and herding.

19 Dec

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Umluj - At 7.3 km from the center

Waves Hotel

BED AND BREAKFAST King room with mountain view (1 large double bed)

The hotel is located at the north of Umluj next to Duqm Beach, nearby Umluj square and on King Abdullah Road parallel to King Faisal Road. the hotel built on a total land area of 7331 m2 including the...

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Umluj - At 7.3 km from the center 920012430

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Waves Hotel

1 King room with mountain view (1 large double bed)

20 Dec

Car journey 153 Kilometers - 2h 1m

Umluj

Yanbu

20 Dec

21. Yanbu

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About the city: At first glance, with its port, refineries and petrochemical plants, Yanbu is hardly the Kingdom's most attractive spot. But it's fast becoming the top tourist destination in the country, with its premier scuba-diving locations and pristine white sandy shores, many with resorts and private beaches geared towards families. The industrial section of Yanbu is a good 10km to 15km south of the city centre and has little impact upon the region's gorgeous beaches to the north. The downtown area is small but quaint, with an unhurried atmosphere not found in the larger cities. Just outside town is vast, open desert that gives way to the water, and it's here that most visitors spend their time: imagine sitting on the beach with few, if any, people on either side of you. Hajj season, which draws big crowds, is the exception.

20 Dec

Car journey 326 Kilometers - 3h 23m

Yanbu

Jeddah

20 Dec

22. Jeddah

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About the city: Jeddah is on the Red Sea in western Saudi Arabia. It is the second largest city, and a major commercial center in the country. Jeddah is the principal gateway to Mecca, Islam's holiest city, which able-bodied Muslims are required to visit at least once in their lifetime. It is also a gateway to Medina, the second holiest place in Islam. The city that never sleeps won’t allow you to sleep from all the variety it offers. To discover Jeddah you will have to sail its raging coasts, visit the luxurious Corniche, devour popular seafood delicacies, enjoy majestic palaces, and historical and archeological landmarks. The Khuzam Palaca is a landmark that reflects the beauty of modern architecture. It was named Khuzam after all the lavender (Khuzama in Arabic) surrounding it. The construction of the palace began in 1928, and was completed in 1932. It is the first building to be constructed using cement and iron in Jeddah. King Abdulaziz ordered its construction during his stay at the Nassif House for a period of time. Khuzam Palace today is one the most important museums in Saudi Arabia. The Tahaliyah Street is one of the most prestigious and vital main streets in the city of Jeddah. It is a commercial hub of shopping centers given the many brand name shopping centers lining its sides, as well as the finest restaurants, multiple shopping centers and lavish offices, not to mention its beauty and strategic location, divided into two sections.

20 Dec

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Novotel Jeddah Tahlia, Front of property

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Novotel Jeddah Tahlia 7.8 Good

Jeddah - At 4.2 km from the center

ROOM ONLY Superior double room, 1 double bed with sofa bed

With a stay at Novotel Jeddah Tahlia in Jeddah (Al Andalus), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Jeddah Mall and 6 minutes from King Faisal Specialist Hospital. This upscale hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from...

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Jeddah - At 4.2 km from the center 966-12-6090777

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Novotel Jeddah Tahlia

7.8 Good

1 Superior double room, 1 double bed with sofa bed

ROOM ONLY

22 Dec

Car journey 0 Kilometers - 0m

Jeddah