Things to Do in Saudi Arabia

There are 99 attractions in Saudi Arabia. Masjid al-Haram, islam's holiest mosque surrounding mecca's kaaba, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Masjid al-Haram
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Masjid al-Haram
Islam's holiest mosque surrounding Mecca's Kaaba
Church
Prophet's Mosque
2
Prophet's Mosque
Major mosque in Medina and Prophet Muhammad's burial site
Church
Hegra
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Hegra
Nabataean archaeological site with rock-cut tombs
Archaeological Site
Farasan Islands
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Farasan Islands
Archipelago in the Red Sea with rich marine biodiversity
Islands
Jabal al-Nour
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Jabal al-Nour
Mountain near Mecca containing the Cave of Hira
Mountain
Kaaba
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Kaaba
Cuboid shrine at Islam's holiest mosque
Shrine
Quba Mosque
7
Quba Mosque
Earliest mosque in Islam, historical Medina landmark
Mosque
The Clock Towers
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The Clock Towers
Skyscraper complex with enormous clocks near Masjid al-Haram
Building
Mount Arafat
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Mount Arafat
Granite hill east of Mecca central to Hajj
Mountain
Jeddah Tower
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Jeddah Tower
Planned supertall skyscraper in Jeddah, intended record height
Building
Kingdom Centre
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Kingdom Centre
Iconic Riyadh skyscraper with skybridge observation deck
Building
Masjid al-Qiblatayn
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Masjid al-Qiblatayn
Historic Medina mosque famed for two qiblas
Mosque
Tiran Island
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Tiran Island
Strategic Red Sea island guarding Strait of Tiran
Island
Mount Uhud
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Mount Uhud
Hill near Medina, site of early Islamic battle
Mountain
King Fahd Sports City
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King Fahd Sports City
Large sports complex hosting football and athletics events
Stadium
Sanafir Island
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Sanafir Island
Small Red Sea island near Tiran Strait
Island
Muzdalifah
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Muzdalifah
Open plain near Mecca used during Hajj pilgrimage rites
Valley
Al Faisaliah Tower
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Al Faisaliah Tower
Prominent Riyadh skyscraper with distinctive glass globe
Palace
Al Naslaa
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Al Naslaa
Unusual two-part rock formation split down the middle
Archaeological Site
Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium
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Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium
Large multiuse stadium in Jeddah
Stadium
Al Masmak Palace
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Al Masmak Palace
Mud-brick fortress central to Riyadh's 1900s history
Museum
Rock Art of Hail Province
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Rock Art of Hail Province
Extensive ancient petroglyphs and inscriptions in Hail
Archaeological Site
Jeddah Light
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Jeddah Light
Iconic port lighthouse and landmark on Jeddah Corniche
Tower
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Prince Faisal bin Fahd Sports City Stadium
Large multiuse stadium in Riyadh Province
Stadium
Tarout Island
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Tarout Island
Historic island in the Persian Gulf with ancient settlements
Island
Bir Hima Rock Petroglyphs and Inscriptions
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Bir Hima Rock Petroglyphs and Inscriptions
Ancient Arabian rock art site with millennia-old inscriptions
Archaeological Site
Tomb of Eve
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Tomb of Eve
Traditional tomb site attributed to Eve near Jeddah
Archaeological Site
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Ajyad Fortress
Ottoman-era hilltop fortress overlooking Mecca's Grand Mosque
Archaeological Site
Jabal al-Lawz
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Jabal al-Lawz
Mountain in northwest Saudi Arabia with volcanic features
Mountain
Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium
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Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium
Modern multiuse stadium in Saudi Eastern Province
Stadium
31
Arabi Island
Small island off Saudi Arabian coast
Island
Dumat al-Jandal
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Dumat al-Jandal
Ancient oasis town with fortified ruins and castle
Archaeological Site
33
Farasan Island
Arabian Red Sea island with coral reefs and wildlife
Island
King Saud Mosque
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King Saud Mosque
Major Mecca mosque serving local Sunni worshippers
Mosque
Mosque of the Jinn
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Mosque of the Jinn
Historical mosque in Mecca associated with jinn legend
Mosque
Bay'ah Mosque
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Bay'ah Mosque
Historic mosque in Mecca Province associated with Islamic pledges.
Mosque
King Abdullah Sports City Stadium Buraydah
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King Abdullah Sports City Stadium Buraydah
Major multiuse stadium in Buraydah, Al-Qassim
Stadium
Al Jum'ah Mosque
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Al Jum'ah Mosque
Historic mosque in Medina used for Friday prayers
Mosque
Al Yamamah Palace
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Al Yamamah Palace
Official royal palace complex in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Palace
Al-Ijabah Mosque
40
Al-Ijabah Mosque
Urban mosque in Medina serving local worshippers
Mosque
Anbariya Mosque
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Anbariya Mosque
Historic mosque near Medina's Prophet's Mosque complex
Mosque
Masjid at-Taneem
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Masjid at-Taneem
Miqat mosque for Mecca pilgrims outside Haram
Mosque
43
Souk Okaz
Recreated historic Arabian market and cultural festival site
Market
44
Fas'h Mosque
Historic mosque in Medina Province
Mosque
Jawatha Mosque
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Jawatha Mosque
Ruined early Islamic mosque, one of Arabia's oldest
Mosque
Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium
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Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium
Multiuse stadium in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Stadium
47
Prince Saud bin Jalawi Sports City Stadium
Large sports complex stadium in Eastern Province
Stadium
Mosque of As-Saqiya
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Mosque of As-Saqiya
Historic mosque in Medina associated with early Islam
Mosque
Al-Rabadha
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Al-Rabadha
Archaeological Site
Masjid al-Namirah
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Masjid al-Namirah
Large mosque at Mina used during Hajj
Mosque
51
Mecca Gate
Monumental gateway marking western approach to Mecca
Monument
Murabba Palace
52
Murabba Palace
Historic royal palace in Riyadh, now cultural museum
Palace
The Seven Mosques
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The Seven Mosques
Historic cluster of small early Islamic mosques in Medina
Mosque
54
Sajid Island
Island in Jazan Province along Red Sea coast
Island
55
Al-ʽUyun
Saudi town with natural springs in Medina Province
Ruins
Asir National Park
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Asir National Park
Saudi national park protecting highlands and juniper forests
National Park
Kaf
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Kaf
Historical Site
58
Ar Rawwāfah
Desert settlement or locality in Saudi Arabia
Ruins
Al-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural Landscape
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Al-Ahsa Oasis, an Evolving Cultural Landscape
Vast oasis with historic palm groves and irrigation
Historical Site
60
At-Turaif District in ad-Dir'iyah
Mud-brick Najdi town; Saudi Arabia's original capital.
Historical Site
Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah
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Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah
Historic Red Sea port with coral-built houses, pilgrimage gateway
Historical Site
The Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area
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The Cultural Landscape of Al-Faw Archaeological Area
Cultural landscape encompassing archaeological remains and historic settlement
Historical Site
‘Uruq Bani Ma’arid
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‘Uruq Bani Ma’arid
Vast desert reserve protecting sand dunes and wildlife
Nature Reserve