Saudi Arabia's currency is the Saudi riyal, with an exchange rate of US$1 equals to around 3.75 SAR.

Recreational and religious tourism is essential in this country. You can visit their beautiful natural sites in Jeddah, Yanbu, Abha and Umluj. For culinary exploration, plan to try various delicious culinary delights, such as kabsa, shawarma and mandi (a rice dish). You will find them in restaurants or traditional markets. If you want a shopping place, go to the grand shopping centers. There are Kingdom Centre in Riyadh, Mall of Arabia in Jeddah and Galleria Mall in Riyadh. Travelers can get various items like jewelry, handcraft and food product.

Recent years have seen Saudi Arabia open its doors wider to tourism. Most visitors will need to obtain a visa through the e-Visa platform or on arrival, depending on their nationality. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date.

Recently, Saudi has been progressing to be more open to tourists. One of the initiatives is the e-visa program for tourists. There are specific rules for tourists to obey. This is about maintaining the spiritual value of worship and the security of the places. One of them is not allowing non-Muslim tourists to enter Mecca and Medina. The government provides the Taif-Riyadh road, an alternative way for non-Muslim tourists not to cross Mecca.

While Arabic is the official language, English is widely understood in major cities and by people working within the tourist industry. Learning a few basic Arabic greetings can be beneficial.