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Top Cities of Saudi Arabia

A desert zone with rocky mountains, the sides covered with the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia forms one of the largest middle eastern countries of western Asia.
Ruchira Joshi
History was made in 2019 when the government issued tourist visas that allowed foreign travelers to visit Saudi Arabia and enjoy the dunes. It opened a new chapter of Saudi Arabia's travel industry and also boosted its economy.
A  Historic Decision
Tabuk
  • Tabuk castle dates back to 3500 B.C depicting the skill of construction in Saudi of those times.
  • The largest city in the north of Saudi which has a repentance mosque built by Muhammad while he was on the battlefield of Tabuk.
Top Places in Tabuk
  • Prince Fahd Bin Sultan Park
  • Al Siq Canyon
  • Khaybar Oasis
  • Maqna - Bir Saidani 
  • Tayeb Ism
Buraidah
  • A capital city of Al Qassim province is known for its agricultural value, it is the largest producer of dates that ranges up to thirty varieties.
  • A festival called Buraidah Date Festival is famous for its savored delicacy.
Al Qasim Province 
Home to hundreds of palm trees, this province produces a variety of fruits and vegetables, it is the wealthiest province per capita that offers earthy and traditional delicacies.
Places to look out for
  • Al Shinanah Tower
  • Al Bassam Heritage House
  • Uyun Al Jiwa
Madina
The second most pious city of Islam. A resting place  of Muhammad makes it an important pilgrim site for Muslims.
Green Dome is a tomb for four important persons in Islam- Prophet Muhammad, Abu Bakr, Umar Ibn al-Khattab, and one more is reserved for Allah.
It is believed he will be buried there when he returns.
This is Rawdah ash-Sharifah, a prayer area where people perform Ziyarah, the most powerful prayer of Muslims, as told by Muhammad.
Love for waters will draw you towards this calm, peaceful, and untouched water. Water sports, lying on shacks you can cherish the sunset here.
Red Sea
Riyadh
Capital city of Saudi Arabia having the importance of a lion's share in its economic development. All the offices of pivotal importance are established here.
A fort built in the old central city of Riyadh in 1865 by Prince Riyadh Abdul Rahman later used by King Abdulazizh after taking over the city.
Masmak Fort - Riyadh
Not to Miss Places of Riyadh
  • National Museum
  • King Abdullah Park
  • Riyadh Zoo
  • The Edge of the World - a cliff with an eccentric treat to the eyes is one of the popular destinations
  • Star Dunes - the long lasting lands, a picture-perfect destination
Mecca - The Most Sacred Place in Islam
Founder of Islam, Prophet Muhammad was born here and it became the holiest place for all the Muslims of the world. Muslims perform Hajj in the last month of Islamic calendar here. However, religious constraints allow only Muslims to visit the city.