Unique experiences to indulge when You Visit Saudi Arabia

Expanding across the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf, Saudi Arabia is considered as the largest the country located on the Arabian Peninsula.  On your visit to Saudi Arabia, you can discover, history, landscapes, and picturesque destinations that will make you wonder where you are. Since Saudi Arabia recently opened its doors to tourists, there are a lot of interesting attributes to the place that needs to be explored to uncover the beauty of the kingdom. The below article gives you a different perspective of the places you should visit that is different from the usual.

• The old town of Jeddah

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Jeddah is a historic location that dates back to 250 BC. Located on the eastern shore of the Red Sea, Jeddah was an important trade route that was used to supply various goods. The main town is Al Balad where you can see old traditional buildings and relive the glorious past. Still an epicenter for major trade activities, you can explore various aspects that reflect true Saudi Arabian culture.

•  Umluj and its islands

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Umluj was formed by bringing together 104 islands and thereby making it an archipelago in the Red Sea.  Considered as the Maldives of Saudi Arabia, Umluj has crystal clear waters and sandy beaches.  You can do various activities that include – swimming, bird watching, and water sports to name a few. You can also rent a boat and explore the nearby islands like Al Shaaban and Doqm. The beautiful ambiance also attracts a lot of tourists to come and experience these wonderful islands.

• Deerah Souq

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Deerah Souq is a lovely area where you can explore vintage and well as modern offerings. You can explore, traditional carpets, antiques, souvenirs, and furniture. However, the most famous souq is the Gold Souq where you can see varieties of designs and jewellery that reflect the traditional style. There are several shops that are right next to each other so you can explore and choose what you like.

• Red Sea Diving and Snorkelling

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Red Sea offers unprecedented opportunities for you to do snorkelling and diving. Crystal clear and cobalt blue coloured waters make it a perfect spot for you to explore the underwater magic. Since it isn’t very commercialized, you can skip huge crowds. The most famous ones include Boiler Wreck and Allah’s Reef.

• Stargazing at Moon Mountain

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Located in the outskirts of Jeddah, lies the Moon Mountain. Moon Mountain is a famous getaway for the locals. Also attracting a majority of tourists, the specialty of this place is that you can camp and watch a sky full of stars. There are many operators that you can reach out to that will provide you with an incredible experience. If you are going with a large or a small group, there are offers for all.

Saudi Arabia is one of the safest countries for tourists to travel. With Mecca being situated there, it is the holiest place for Muslims all across the world.  Apart from this, there are various world-class offerings with state-of-the-art hotels that showcase a different perspective of the city.  At EaseMyTrip, we offer great Saudi Tour packages that you can choose to experience and discover this mighty nation.