URBAN Wonderland

ONE OF THE BEST THINGS ABOUT SAUDI IS THAT THE KINGDOM IS FULL OF SURPRISES

Discover something unexpected, from sandfalls and snowfall to beekeeping, or embark on a unique adventure, like trying to keep up with the world’s fastest fish when scuba diving in the Red Sea or visiting a mirrored art installation in the middle of the desert.

BEEKEEPING IN AL BAHA: 

Each year, 800 tons of honey come from 125,000 beehives in Al Baha, in southwest Saudi Arabia. Al Baha’s varied trees and flowers make it an ideal spot for beekeeping. Enjoy the region’s annual Honey Festival in July, or pick up honey to bring home as a gift or souvenir.

SANDFALLS IN THE DESERT:

Imagine a waterfall made out of sand —that is what a sandfall looks like. The natural phenomenon is rare, but it has been reported in Saudi, in Aflaj and outside Riyadh, usually after heavy rain.

GIANT SCULPTURE PARK IN JEDDAH:

The largest open-air museum in Saudi, Al Hamraa is a hub for art and culture in Jeddah. Take advantage of the city’s mild winter weather and spend an afternoon admiring more than 20 sculptures, including works by prominent artists Henry Moore, Joan Miró, Maha Malluh and Alexander Calder, in this 7-square-kilometer park on the Corniche.