Lonely Planet Saudi Arabia

The vast stretches of the Empty Quarter, Madain Saleh's archaeological treasures, ultramodern cities, evocative souqs, Red Sea diving and Najran's green mountains. - Saudi Arabia offers the excitement and intrigue of the Arabian Nights. Whether you are here to live and work, or just to explore, this definitive guidebook is your essential information.

• Connect with the culture with our discerning coverage of Saudi Arabia's history and way of life, including a chapter devoted to the Hajj Pilgrimage.
• Settle in with our Expats chapter, providing insightful and practical information for the visiting worker
• Make tracks following our coverage of the Empty Quarter and the great outdoors-you choose your activity and we'll tell you how
• Dine like a Prince or savor the delights of street side restaurants-whether it's Bedouin feast or a camel streak you are after, we will direct you to the right table
• Get around using our detailed maps to the kingdom's main centers and more remote regions.