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The two countries of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain have been linked by the King Fahd Causeway Al Khobar since its completion in 1986. The causeway is 25km in length and is made up of a series of 7 embankments and 5 bridges, the longest of which is 5km long. A drive along the causeway gives great views of the region, especially as you pass over the water between the two countries.

Saudi Arabia is host to the world’s largest fountain, located in the Red Sea near to Jeddah. The fountain forces water up to to a height of over 300 metres. Named after its creator King Fahd, it is modeled after Lake Geneva’s fountain, and can be seen for miles in either direction, especially when it is lit up at night. Although located in the Red Sea the water in the fountain is desalinated making to possibly the most expensive water fountain ever built.

The area of Makkah Al-Mukarramah is home to some of the most important sites in the Muslim world, and is probably the most visited part of Saudi Arabia. Of all the buildings in the region the most important are the Holy Mosque and the Kaabah, where millions of devote Muslims travel to as part of Hajj. The Black Stone is located in the Kaabah and is considered by Muslims to be a holy relic. There is so much to see in the area it can take many days to cover everything, but please ensure to pay respect to religious sensitivities and traditions.

Located in central Saudi Arabia, on a limestone plateau near Riyadh the At-Turaif District in ad-Dir'iyah is a magnificent example of construction, in the Najdi style, that only exists in this region of the Middle East. Built entirely from clay, the buildings are a series of temples, forts and residential homes, many of which remain in their original form. Walk around with a guide and learn about the history of the Saud Royal Family and see many interesting old buildings, some of which date back to the early 15th century.