Red Sea

a richly varied cultures

The Red Sea coast is a stretch of richly varied cultures: from the port city of Jeddah to the fertile mountains of Taif, via the turquoise-fringed coast around Yanbu.

 

The Red Sea is home to an abundance of flora and fauna including rare species such as dugongs and green and hawksbill turtles. As the world›s fourth largest barrier reef system, home to untouched corals and a significant number of endangered species, the Red Sea is a haven of natural beauty and one of the few destinations to have such diversity so close to each other.

 

Inland from the coast, the area around the Red Sea features miles of sweeping desert and dramatic landscapes that include dormant volcanoes, rich natural environments, and ancient archaeological sites. The area is crisscrossed by trading routes that date back to the Nabataean civilization, reflecting the history of the region as part of the Incense Trail and the maritime spice route.

Saudi, the future

Upcomming Saudi wonders

Discover upcoming Saudi experiences

The Red Sea is the world's most ambitious luxury tourism development. It has become an exquisite sanctuary offering luxurious experiences perfectly tailored to the unique needs of each visitor. AMAALA, in turn, is a luxury tourism destination spanning three sites, and it has established itself as a place of self-transformation, inspired by the arts, wellness, and the purity of the Red Sea.

 

Qiddiya, on the other hand, is emerging as the capital of entertainment, sports, and the arts in Saudi Arabia. It is being developed around five pillars: parks and attractions, sports and wellness, motion and mobility, art and culture, and nature and environment. Additionally, NEOM is being developed as the world’s most ambitious sustainable and futuristic ecosystem to live and work, with a size 33 times that of New York. Qiddiya has already begun receiving visitors, and NEOM is expected to be fully operational by 2030.

What to see at Red Sea
Our recommendations to plan the perfect holiday

Shopping

Cruise the Red Sea

Further information

Saudi culture

The official language

Time zone

Getting to Saudi

Weather in Saudi

Other important Q&A

Contacts