3 Unique Hotels in Saudi Arabia
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh - Foster's First Middle Eastern Icon
Towering over Riyadh's skyline, Al Faisaliah Tower is Saudi Arabia's first skyscraper. Part of the complex is a seven-story tower that today houses the five-star Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh. The 267-meter-tall (876 feet) tower was built in 2000, in those times when the country limited nonreligious tourism to a …
Habitas AlUla - Experience Life Around Ancient Civilizations In The Saudi Arabian Desert
Since the Saudi crown prince announced the country's new long-term strategy focusing on tourism, wilder and wilder development plans have appeared on the Internet. They aim to attract tourists by using Saudi Arabia's vast natural lands and eye-popping constructions and to try to replicate the success of the UAE. For …
Makkah Clock Royal Tower - The Giant Hotel That Overlooks The Holiest Islamic Site In The World
Each year, millions of pilgrims flock to participate in the Hajj, a mandatory (once-in-a-lifetime) visit to the holiest city of Islam, Mecca. As there are approximately two billion Muslims worldwide, the Saudi Arabian city had one of the biggest challenges to solve: accommodating all the travelers coming to see the …