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Tabuk: Rich nature and archaeological treasures

The Tabuk Province stretches along the northwest of Saudi, with the Red Sea to its west and Jordan to its north. It has an area of 146,072 kilometers (90,765 miles) and, as of 2018, had a population of 930,507. Its capital is the city of Tabuk, located in the northwest corner of Saudi, close to the Jordanian border.

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Dammam, Khobar, Dhahran: the trio of modernity, culture and entertainment

The Eastern Province is—as its name implies—the easternmost of Saudi’s 13 provinces. It is the largest province by area and the third most populous. Its population is almost 5 million people, and more than a third of that live in the Dammam metropolitan area (also known as the “Triplet Cities”), which consist of the city of Dammam, Khobar, and Dhahran.

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AlUla, The World’s Hidden Gem

AlUla, a region of fertile oases and sandstone mountains, is located in the northwest corner of Saudi. Covering an area of 22,000 sq. kilometers (13,670 sq. miles), it was an ancient crossroads on the Arabian Peninsula. As such, it became a common stopping point for caravan traders. AlUla is now a “living museum,” with much to explore.

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Al Ahsa, an Evolving Oasis Landscape

There are a total of 136 governates that form the 13 emirates in Saudi. Al Ahsa is the largest governate in the Eastern Province. Its population is a little more than a million people and it has been inhabited since prehistoric times.

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Jeddah, A vibrant gathering of cultures

In Arabic, Jeddah’s motto is “Jeddah Ghair,” meaning “Jeddah is different.” There are many things that set Jeddah apart from so many other cities. It is the second largest city in Saudi, topped only by Riyadh.

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