Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia gives us 11 places: 4 cultural sites, 3 amusement parks and 2 historic sites, with 1 viewpoint.
1Destination
1Family attraction
1Type of day out
Quick facts about Saudi Arabia
Best time to visitJanuary – February
CurrencySaudi riyal
LanguageArabic
Time zoneUTC+3
PaymentBring cash
English spokenVery Low (EF EPI #115)
1Top family destinations in Saudi Arabia
2Things to do in Saudi Arabia
Tours & tickets in Saudi Arabia
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Travel essentials for Saudi Arabia
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3Practical essentials
Dish to tryAl Kabsa
CapitalRiyadh
Plug typesBS 1363
DrivingDrive on the right
Emergency number112
Calling code+966
Daylight11–14 hours of daylight
Population33,000,000
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
4Plan your trip to Saudi Arabia
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the right
Travel budgetBring cash
Packing listPlugs: BS 1363
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 112
Useful infoCalling code +966
5Saudi Arabia with kids – highlights
Why families love Saudi Arabia
Medina has 2 of the places we cover, with Al-Ula and Jeddah at 1 each. Comfortable months are only jan and feb, which is the narrowest window in this group and reflects the summer heat.
Read our top picks →Easy to travelBring cash · English: very
Food to tryAl Kabsa
So much to see1 family attractions in 1 destination
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
6Popular searches about Saudi Arabia
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