Jeddah on the shore of the Red Sea was for centuries the gateway for seafarers on Hajj to Mecca, the most holy city of Islam. The old part of Jeddah...
Everything from Saudi Arabia
Here you will find all Sandalsand’s articles from Saudi Arabia. They include a photo album, world heritage sites and (in time) regular travelogues.
Saudi Arabia is a country in the region Sandalsand has defined as the Middle East and Africa. There are introductions to this region and other regions in the Destinations menu.
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World Heritage #1329 – At-Turaif
The At-Turaif district in Riyadh was the first capital of Saudi Arabia. It has been restored into a prominent tourist destination. The UNESCO World...
World Heritage #1563 – Al-Ahsa Oasis
The Al-Ahsa Oasis in Saudi Arabia is the world's largest oasis with 2.5 million date palms. And there is much more to discover as well. The UNESCO...
Pictures from Saudi Arabia
This is a collection of pictures from Saudi Arabia. It is the result of a single trip to the large country on the Arabian Peninsula. If you look...