Saudi Arabia

Jeddah

Jeddah (Arabic: جدّة, also spelled Jiddah ) is on the Red Sea in western Saudi Arabia. It is the kingdom's second largest city, with a population of approximately 3,400,000, and a major commercial center in the country. Jeddah is also the main entry point, either by air or sea, for pilgrims making the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina, the two most sacred cities of Islam. Both are a few hours inland from Jeddah.

Riyadh

Riyadh (الرياض ar-Riyāḍ ) is the capital of Saudi Arabia, located slightly east of the center of the country in the heart of the Tuwaig escarpment.

Medina

Medina (Arabic: المدينة Madinah ) is a city in Saudi Arabia, to the north of Mecca. Commonly referred to as the "cradle of Islamic culture and civilisation", it is considered to be the second holiest city in Islam after Mecca.

Mecca

Mecca (Arabic: مكة المكرمة) is the holiest site of Islam. This city is the birthplace of Prophet Muhammed, the founder of Islam, and Muslims believe the Qu'ran was first revealed to Muhammad here. Visiting Mecca for the Hajj is an obligation for all Muslims around the world. The Great Mosque of Mecca, known as Masjid al-Haram is considered to be Islam's most sacred mosque and the direction of prayer for Muslims.

Dammam

Dammam (الدمام, ad-Dammām ) is the largest city in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, and the 3rd largest city in the kingdom after Riyadh and Jeddah.

Abha

Abha is a city in Saudi Arabia. The capital of Asir province, its high altitude makes it a popular summer getaway for Saudis.