Intrepid Travel has announced a women’s-only tour in Saudi Arabia — led by women, for women.
17.03.2024 - 00:33 / euronews.com / Portia Jones
Saudi Arabia's futuristic capital, Riyadh, is a major commercial and financial hub set on a desert plateau in the centre of the country.
The city is the birthplace of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSI), blending historical treasures hidden in old palaces with modern skyscrapers, shopping malls, and fine-dining restaurants.
Riyadh's golden sand dunes offer plenty of activities too, including sandboarding, dune bashing and quad biking over undulating ridges. .
As KSI and Riyadh expand their tourism offerings, the world's wealthiest city is rapidly adding new hotels, attractions, and infrastructure.
Introducing a new international airline - Riyadh Air - shows how seriously Saudi Arabia is taking tourism and global connectivity.
With headquarters in Saudi Arabia's capital, the new airline has partnered with Lufthansa Systems. Using technology to make fuel and carbon savings, it is set to be at the cutting edge of digital aviation when it takes to the skies.
"It's not just going to be a traditional travel or airline experience… it's a full end-to-end digital journey management solution," says Adam Boukadida, Riyadh Air's CFO.
Boukadida explains that the airline will use technology at every touchpoint, from interactive flight planning tools to digitised crew management, to achieve 'maximum operational efficiency, safety, and stability'.
With Riyadh Air's maiden flight slated for 2025, now is the time to start planning your trip to the Saudi capital. Here are five essential travel experiences to have in Riyadh.
Perched 300m above scorching Riyadh, the curved Sky Bridge offers visitors a bird's-eye view of the city's sprawling landscape.
This architectural marvel is suspended between the iconic Kingdom Centre's two towers, providing an exhilarating experience in the capital.
As you step onto the glass-floored bridge, you can see panoramic views of Riyadh's ever-evolving skyline - from the shimmering skyscrapers to the vast expanse of the Arabian desert.
Housed within a striking modernist building, this museum showcases artefacts and exhibits that trace the kingdom's heritage from ancient civilisations to the present.
Wander through the museum's halls and marvel at the intricately crafted artefacts, including ancient pottery, intricate textiles, and priceless works of art. Check out the evocative rock carvings, models and full-scale reconstruction of a Nabataean tomb from Madain Saleh.
Explore the museum's outdoor exhibits for insights into Saudi Arabia's natural landscape and archaeological wonders.
Discover Saudi Arabia's royal past at Al Masmak Palace, a historic fortress in the heart of Riyadh.
Built-in the 19th century and surrounded by sand, this mud-brick palace was the backdrop for pivotal moments in the kingdom's
Intrepid Travel has announced a women’s-only tour in Saudi Arabia — led by women, for women.
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