City: Saudi Arabia
Top Things to do in Saudi Arabia
Top Hotels in Saudi Arabia
- 1. Swissotel Al Maqam Makkah
- 2. Swissotel Makkah
- 3. Pullman Zamzam Madina
- 4. Hilton Makkah Convention Hotel
- 5. Hilton Suites Makkah
- 6. Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah
- 7. Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower
- 8. DoubleTree by Hilton Makkah Jabal Omar
- 9. Madinah Hilton
- 10. Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Al Naseem
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10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Saudi Arabia That You Shouldn't Miss
Saudi Arabia (/ˌsɔːdi əˈreɪbiə/ ( listen), /ˌsaʊ-/ ( listen)), officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a sovereign Arab state in Western Asia constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula. With a land area of approximately 2,150,000 km (830,000 sq mi), Saudi Arabia is geographically the fifth-largest state in Asia and second-largest state in the Arab world after Algeria. Saudi Arabia is bordered by Jordan and Iraq to the north, Kuwait to the northeast, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates to the east, Oman to the southeast and Yemen to the south. It is separated from Israel and Egypt by the Gulf of Aqaba. It is the only nation with both a Red Sea coast and a Persian Gulf coast and most of its terrain consists of arid desert and mountains.
Restaurants in Saudi Arabia
1. Al Masjid an Nabawi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,308 reviews
Reviewed By ayazgulkeerio - Islamabad, Pakistan
This is holy, peaceful and beautiful Mosque and Roza Mubarak of Hazrat Muhammad Peace be upon him, in my life I have visited this holy place five times
2. Jabal al-Nour
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5.0 based on 378 reviews
In the Muslim religion, Muhammad received his first revelation from God on this mountain.
Reviewed By Fatima_Alsawad94 - Salalah, Oman
A nice walk with my husband and child, great views all the way up, encountering many stalls and gift shops from start to finish and, once you reach the top of Jabal Noor you see the cave of Hira - limited in size and space with a nice view of Mecca and the sight of the new clock tower - once able to see the Kaaba from there but now with the new construction and buildings not possible, its nice view to visit night time before fajr.
3. Black Stone
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5.0 based on 914 reviews
This holy stone is the eastern cornerstone of the Kaaba, the ancient stone building towards which all Muslims pray. Many Muslims believe that the stone (originally white but now black from absorbing the sins of man) fell from heaven during the time of Adam and Eve.
Reviewed By AIKAPP - Karachi, Pakistan
The Black Stone, al-Ḥajaru al-Aswad, "Black Stone") is a rock set into the eastern corner of the Kaaba, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is revered by Muslims as an Islamic relic which, according to Muslim tradition, dates back to the time of Adam and Eve. The Black Stone was originally a single piece of rock. It is surrounded by a silver frame which is fastened by silver nails to the Kaaba's outer wall. Polished smooth by the hands of pilgrims. Islamic tradition holds that it fell from heaven . Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as a part of the tawaf ritual during the hajj and many try to stop and kiss the Black Stone, emulating the kiss that Islamic tradition records that it received from Muhammad.[SAW] Muslims do not worship the Black Stone.
4. Masjid Quba
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5.0 based on 930 reviews
Reviewed By BATKOO - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
When Prophet Muhammad (Peace & Blessings be upon him) migrated from Makkah to Madinah , Quba is the place on the outskirts of Madinah where the Prophet (Peace & blessings be upon him), accompanied by Sayedina Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) arrived and first stayed and built the first Masjid of Islam.My first visit to this historical Masjid was in 1982.It was small but had its own reverence and awe.In my recent visit in February 2019,I found a new Masjid has been constructed which is much bigger than the original one and is reasonably impressive.An authentic Hadith states that who ever offers two rakahs of voluntary prayers in this Masjid, he gets a reward equal to one Umrah.I was lucky enough this time that I not only offered many voluntary prayers but got the privilege of offering Duhr in congelation.The Masjid was almost full including its court yard.The expansion is impressive but wash rooms are very substandard and very poorly maintained.They need to be upgraded and maintained properly.It also needs a proper eating place to be provided to enable pilgrims spend more time in this Historical Place.
5. Safa to Marwa
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5.0 based on 974 reviews
Reviewed By moinulbb - Dhaka City, Bangladesh
Located a few meters away from the Holy Kaaba these are the two small hills named Safa and Marwa and all are within the Masjid Al Haram. The distance between the two hills is approximately 450 meter within which Muslim pilgrims perform Sai during Hajj and Umrah. There are multiple floors to perform Sai and the total area is fully air conditioned. There is a dedicated floor for those who are using wheel chairs. One have to run seven times in between starting from Safa which takes approximately one hour.
6. Great Mosque of Mecca - Masjid al-Haram
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5.0 based on 1,293 reviews
Reviewed By noorulhuda1995 - Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Amazing and blissful place, MashaALLAH May Allah give opportunity to all Muslims to visit this place at least once in their life.
7. Kaaba
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5.0 based on 653 reviews
Reviewed By gulzucker - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The most stunning place in the world. The best time for performing Umrah is from October till March, as the weather is very cool and pleasant for the pilgrimage.
8. National Museum
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4.5 based on 678 reviews
The history of Islam is the major focus of this museum, which consists of 10 galleries, courtyards and a section that houses fancy cars and other belongings of the founding king of Saudi Arabia.
Reviewed By syedaQ1669HQ
Great musueam with a park and interactive models and displays very good for history of Saudi Arabia and Islamic History in the peninsula.
9. Al Masmak Fortress
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4.5 based on 602 reviews
This renovated 19th-century mud fortress looks like a giant sandcastle, and contains costumes, handicrafts, a sitting room, a courtyard and a well.
Reviewed By Guide583759 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Masmak Fort museum is must to see. The Fort is built from clay and mud-brick, it has four watchtowers and thick walls. The fort is lying in the center of the old quarters of Riyadh. Masmak played a major part in the kingdom's history; it gives a nice introduction to the beginnings of the Saudi Arabia. Admission is free. There is a small gift store with handmade native gifts.
10. Al-Balad
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4.5 based on 1,036 reviews
Reminiscent of the Arabian nights fairytales, this vibrant marketplace with multi-storied mud brick and stone buildings sells everything from textiles and sparkling silver and gold ornaments to spices and honey.
Reviewed By musmankhan46
Walking in the balad area will take you back to the traditional arab times and while walking in the street you can feel it. Old building, markets and all the modern outlets are there. Also a good place for shopping. In the evening the place is full of people and tourists.
