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Cultural Norms

Riyadh

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Cultural Norms

When strolling and exploring the city, please make sure you wear the appropriate attire. Women should be covered from neck to ankle and in certain areas scarves are used to cover the face and head. Shorts and tank tops should not be worn outside of your accommodation by women. For men, loose clothing is recommended and shorts are prohibited. When visiting, please make sure you respect and abide by the laws and culture of the country.

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Cultural Norms Copyright: ClkerFreeVectorImages
Cultural Norms
When strolling and exploring the city, please make sure you wear the appropriate attire. Women should be covered from neck to ankle and in certain areas scarves are used to cover the face and head. Shorts and tank tops should not be worn outside of your accommodation by women. For men, loose clothing is …
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Passport / Visa
Saudi Arabia introduced a new eVisa system in October 2019, dramatically simplifying visa applications for citizens of multiple world countries, including the USA, Canada, China, Japan, Australia, and much of Europe. The new multiple-entry visa will be processed within record time (as quickly as 30 minutes), issued for one year, and will allow visitors …
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Riyadh King Khalid International Airport Copyright: Juan Garces
Riyadh King Khalid International Airport
Riyadh King Khaled International Airport is situated 35km from Riyadh city centre. Authorised taxis marked with the airport logo operate 24 hours a day. The journey to the city centre takes approximately 30 minutes. Discuss prices before entering a …
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Best Time to Visit
The incredibly hot summers of Saudi Arabia, with temperatures often going above the 40°C mark, make the country one of the driest in the world. The unbearable heat, from April to October, make it difficult to undertake continuous outdoor exploration. A trip to Saudi Arabia is best planned for the period between November and March. …
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Public Transport Copyright: Pierre-Luc Auclair
Public Transport
The cheapest way to get around is by minibus, however these are primarily for men. There is a limited and infrequent bus service for women. Some buses that belong to the Saudi Arabian Public Transport System (SAPTCO) travel internationally and domestically. Check bus schedules before paying your …
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Taxi
If you're staying in a hotel, get the concierge to call one of the authorised white taxis. Alternatively you can hail a taxi on the street and it is acceptable for women to do …
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Car Rental
Note that women are not allowed to drive on public roads, so a taxi would be more convenient. Hertz +966 11 220 5149 www.hertz.com Sixt +966 11 219 …
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Post Copyright: Andy Fuchs
Post
Saudi Post Head Office 8228 King Abdul Aziz Rd, Al Amal, Riyadh +966 9200 …
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Pharmacy Copyright: Gemma Garner
Pharmacy
Riyadh Care Hospital 8395 Unayzah Sreet, Ar Rawabi, Riyadh +966 920 004585 Orange Pharmacies www.orangepharmacy.sa/en/ Nahdi …
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Telephone Copyright: Jardson Almeida
Telephone
Country code: +966 Area code: …
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Electricity Copyright: Stirling Tschan
Electricity
125/215 Volts AC, …
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