Whatever your preconceived notion of Saudi Arabia as a travel destination is, it’s about to be get a major renovation. Imagine Sindalah, for example, a 7-star private-island resort with three ...
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Saudi Arabia shifts from luxury to mass tourism

After years of focusing on high-end resorts, Saudi Arabia is now broadening its tourism offerings to attract mid- and upper-mid-range travellers.
Saudi Arabia wants to be a global tourism destination. Its stated goal is to be "the world’s leading tourism sector driving the highest sustainable impact." Vision 2030 envisions 150 million visits ...
Saudi Arabia has officially opened bookings for its much-anticipated luxury train experience, Dream of the Desert, marking a ...
At one point, as I sipped coconut milk by the infinity pool at Habitas AlUla, a resort in the remote Saudi Arabian desert, things started to feel very surreal. A thirtysomething in a neon thong ...
Cairo, Egypt, December 15th, 2025, FinanceWireEgypt Encompassed, a luxury travel company specializing in bespoke private ...
Saudi Arabia is banking on luxury resorts and lavish palaces to reinvent a sector that has largely been defined by religious and business tourism. A new report by Knight Frank shows that 78% of the ...
Saudi Arabia says its "real business" will come from mass-market travel, not ultra-luxury stays. Skift reported recently that Saudi’s Vision 2030 is too expensive for tourists: If it eventually wants ...
Robust tourism in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, alongside rising high-end consumption across the Gulf, is pushing the region ahead of ...
Saudi Arabia plans to open the first part of its Neom megaproject this year. Sindalah, an island resort, is aimed at a luxury clientele and the global yachting community. Saudi Arabia is pushing to ...
Globant and Red Sea Global collaborate on a pioneering project that integrates luxury and ultra-premium tourism experiences within a unique sustainable ecosystem. The Connected Visitor Experience aims ...
Saudi Arabia, known for its expansive desert, is all set to add another feather to its cap. The kingdom is launching an extravagant train service, offering an unparalleled experience of luxury and ...