https://www.arabnews.com/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel en https://www.arabnews.com/node/2620846/lifestyle <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/fady-francis">Fady Francis</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2025-11-01 18:42</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> CAIRO: The Grand Egyptian Museum — the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization — has officially opened its doors.</p> <p> The launch event was attended by international dignitaries including German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, King Philippe of Belgium and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.</p> <p> High-ranking Arab officials in attendance were led by Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah, who was joined by Crown Prince Theyazin of Oman and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/10/30/4654276-1517055404.jpg" width="7136" height="4757" alt="The Grand Egyptian Museum — the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization — has officially opened its doors. (AFP)" title="The Grand Egyptian Museum — the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization — has officially opened its doors. (AFP)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/10/30/4654277-708350015.jpg" width="7443" height="4962" alt="The Grand Egyptian Museum — the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization — has officially opened its doors. (AFP)" title="The Grand Egyptian Museum — the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization — has officially opened its doors. (AFP)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/10/30/4654278-116967281.jpg" width="7803" height="5202" alt="The Grand Egyptian Museum — the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization — has officially opened its doors. (AFP)" title="The Grand Egyptian Museum — the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization — has officially opened its doors. (AFP)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/10/30/4654279-53841001.jpg" width="8096" height="5397" alt="The Grand Egyptian Museum — the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization — has officially opened its doors. (AFP)" title="The Grand Egyptian Museum — the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization — has officially opened its doors. (AFP)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/10/30/4653513-572783740.jpg" width="1200" height="900" alt="" title="The 3,200-year-old pink-granite colossal statue of King Ramses II at the entrance of the Grand Egyptian Museum. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/grand-egyptian-museum">grand egyptian museum</a></div></div></div> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:18:02 +0000 shyama.kumar 2620846 at https://www.arabnews.com https://www.arabnews.com/node/2620057/lifestyle <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/jasmine-bager">Jasmine Bager</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Fri, 2025-10-24 09:30</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> KRAKOW: There’s something quietly magical about Krakow in autumn. The Polish city moves to its own rhythm as orange and yellow leaves fall like nature’s confetti. It isn’t loud or crunchy; it’s subtle, elegant and playful all at once.  </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/10/24/4651542-280311188.jpg" width="1350" height="900" alt="" title="Wawel Castle in Krakow. (Shutterstock)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/krakow">Krakow</a></div></div></div> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:38:55 +0000 hams.saleh 2620057 at https://www.arabnews.com https://www.arabnews.com/node/2619700/travel <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/224691">Rashid Hassan</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2025-10-21 18:50</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> LOMBOK: Just east of Bali, and separated by the Lombok Strait, the island of Lombok boasts the same azure beaches and stunning views as its famous neighbor, and is less crowded.</p> <p> Lombok, known for its untouched natural beauty, offers a more tranquil and less commercialized experience. Its beaches are still a hidden gem among surfers, as is Mount Rinjani, an active stratovolcano in North Lombok, for hikers. Travel portals still liberally use the word “untouched” to describe the island as they offer reasons to venture beyond Bali.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/10/21/4650636-1512825819.jpg" width="1000" height="750" alt="" title="Lombok is a top tourist pick that has long been touted as the last paradise by travelers. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/10/21/4650637-449392698.jpg" width="1000" height="666" alt="" title="Lombok is a top tourist pick that has long been touted as the last paradise by travelers. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/10/21/4650638-1012306077.jpg" width="1000" height="749" alt="" title="Lombok is a top tourist pick that has long been touted as the last paradise by travelers. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/10/21/4650639-1064568971.jpg" width="1000" height="657" alt="" title="Lombok is a top tourist pick that has long been touted as the last paradise by travelers. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/10/21/4650640-773866454.jpg" width="1000" height="666" alt="" title="Lombok is a top tourist pick that has long been touted as the last paradise by travelers. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/10/21/4650641-169196761.jpg" width="600" height="400" alt="" title="Lombok is a top tourist pick that has long been touted as the last paradise by travelers. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/10/21/4650642-485865470.jpg" width="400" height="533" alt="" title="Lombok is a top tourist pick that has long been touted as the last paradise by travelers. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/lombok">Lombok</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/bali">Bali</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/indonesia">Indonesia</a></div></div></div> <span class="label abs-el uppercase special"> Special </span> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:59:33 +0000 seamus.obuachalla 2619700 at https://www.arabnews.com https://www.arabnews.com/node/2619286/middle-east <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/jumana-khamis">Jumana Khamis</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sat, 2025-10-18 00:02</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> DUBAI: When Sarah Ahmed stepped outside her glamping dome in Hatta, the sun was rising over the mountains and the air felt cool and still — a calm far removed from her busy mornings in the city.</p> <p> It looked like something out of a nature documentary — yet it was less than 130 kilometers from her home in Dubai.</p> <p> “This is where I come with my family when I get the itch to travel,” she told Arab News. “It feels like a real escape, but we can be back home the same day if we want to.”</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/10/18/4649558-1971769337.jpg" width="1200" height="715" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/middleeast">Middle-East</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/editor%E2%80%99s-choice">Editor’s Choice</a></div></div></div> <span class="label abs-el uppercase special"> Special </span> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:22:45 +0000 romulo 2619286 at https://www.arabnews.com https://www.arabnews.com/node/2618904/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2025-10-14 20:55</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: The National Institute for Educational Professional Development has launched a specialized training program in the tourism and hospitality industry, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.</p> <p> Developed in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, the program aims to expand professional development in key national sectors, supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals. </p> <p> Starting on Thursday, teachers across all disciplines and educational levels will be able to enhance their understanding of tourism and hospitality, and their role in the national economy.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/10/14/4648561-1767161336.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="The initiative supports the Ministry of Education’s goal of upskilling citizens so they can contribute to sustainable development objectives. (SPA)" title="The initiative supports the Ministry of Education’s goal of upskilling citizens so they can contribute to sustainable development objectives. (SPA)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">Saudi Arabia</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/national-institute-educational-professional-development">The National Institute for Educational Professional Development</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/saudi-tourism">saudi tourism</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">Saudi Arabia</a></div></div></div> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:14:18 +0000 malawi 2618904 at https://www.arabnews.com https://www.arabnews.com/node/2618229/lifestyle <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/234626">Saffiya Ansari</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Wed, 2025-10-08 22:13</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> PARIS: Known for awarding coveted stars to restaurants around the world, the Michelin Guide also operates the Michelin Key Selection recognizing hotels, the latest awardees of which were named at a gala event in Paris on Wednesday with two hotels from the MENA region scoring special awards and multiple Saudi hotels earning Keys.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/10/08/4647022-948796662.jpg" width="900" height="598" alt="" title="The ceremony took place on Wednesday night in Paris, with hoteliers from around the world on hand to mark the occasion. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div> Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:16:55 +0000 saffiyanews 2618229 at https://www.arabnews.com https://www.arabnews.com/node/2618098/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/242891">SPA</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2025-10-07 21:01</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> ALULA: AlUla is gearing up for a busy winter season, with an expanded network of international flights providing easier access to the oasis in northwest Arabia through services to major regional destinations and links via global hubs.</p> <p> From Oct. 26 to March 28, AlUla International Airport will welcome 27 flights per week, including three weekly connections via Doha operated by Qatar Airways, and the reintroduction of Royal Jordanian’s twice-weekly service between AlUla and Amman.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/10/07/4646559-1391756869.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="From Oct. 26 to March 28, AlUla International Airport will welcome 27 flights per week. (SPA)" title="From Oct. 26 to March 28, AlUla International Airport will welcome 27 flights per week. (SPA)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">Saudi Arabia</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/alula">AlUla</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/winter-season">WINTER SEASON</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">Saudi Arabia</a></div></div></div> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:56:03 +0000 malawi 2618098 at https://www.arabnews.com https://www.arabnews.com/node/2616796/travel <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news-en-francais">Arab News en Francais</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Fri, 2025-09-26 08:40</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> DUBAI: Located on the famous Flic en Flac beach, one hour away from the airport, Mauritius’ Sugar Beach offers a majestic coastline and breathtaking sunsets combined with activities for all ages, making it the perfect destination for travelers.</p> <p> Mauritius is an accessible luxury travel destination for GCC-based travelers, as there are direct flights available from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, and Riyadh.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/09/26/4643283-628067110.jpg" width="1024" height="575" alt="" title="Mauritius is an accessible luxury travel destination for GCC-based travelers. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/mauritius">Mauritius</a></div></div></div> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:43:57 +0000 Arbee 2616796 at https://www.arabnews.com https://www.arabnews.com/node/2614707/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/hajar-alqusayer">Hajar AlQusayer</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2025-09-09 20:42</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Rich natural and cultural assets mean Saudi Arabia has strong potential to become a leading destination for wellness tourism in the Middle East, a UN Tourism official told Arab News on Tuesday.</p> <p> Michel Julian, senior program officer for market intelligence at UN Tourism, said demand for travel centered on health and wellbeing has grown since the COVID-19 pandemic.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/09/09/4638000-753820263.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="Saudi gigaprojects such as alula, the red Sea, and Neom are examples of Kingdom’s growing commitment to tourism experiences. (SPA)" title="Saudi gigaprojects such as alula, the red Sea, and Neom are examples of Kingdom’s growing commitment to tourism experiences. (SPA)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/09/09/4638004-712840418.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="A wellness tourism workshop at the un tourism regional office for the middle east in Riyadh explored the sector’s growing potential as a driver of economic growth. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/09/09/4638005-1218933525.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="A wellness tourism workshop at the un tourism regional office for the middle east in Riyadh explored the sector’s growing potential as a driver of economic growth. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/09/09/4638006-392417890.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="A wellness tourism workshop at the un tourism regional office for the middle east in Riyadh explored the sector’s growing potential as a driver of economic growth. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/09/09/4638007-798262953.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="A wellness tourism workshop at the un tourism regional office for the middle east in Riyadh explored the sector’s growing potential as a driver of economic growth. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/09/09/4638008-2037145372.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="A wellness tourism workshop at the un tourism regional office for the middle east in Riyadh explored the sector’s growing potential as a driver of economic growth. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/09/09/4638009-1935119199.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="A wellness tourism workshop at the un tourism regional office for the middle east in Riyadh explored the sector’s growing potential as a driver of economic growth. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/09/09/4638010-859320649.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="A wellness tourism workshop at the un tourism regional office for the middle east in Riyadh explored the sector’s growing potential as a driver of economic growth. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/09/09/4638011-337834749.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="A wellness tourism workshop at the un tourism regional office for the middle east in Riyadh explored the sector’s growing potential as a driver of economic growth. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">Saudi Arabia</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/un-tourism">UN Tourism</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/saudi-tourism-and-investment">Saudi tourism and investment</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">Saudi Arabia</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/world-tourism-barometer">World Tourism Barometer</a></div></div></div> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 18:51:51 +0000 malawi 2614707 at https://www.arabnews.com https://www.arabnews.com/node/2613797/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Mon, 2025-09-01 21:22</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Rural tourism in Hail is thriving and offers visitors tranquility, natural beauty, and the authentic experience of Saudi country life.</p> <p> The region’s farms have been preserved by their owners, allowing guests to connect with traditional agriculture and heritage, according to a Saudi Press Agency report.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/09/01/4635654-82594100.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="Visitors can immerse in a serene environment that reflects the richness of Hail’s landscape and heritage. (SPA)" title="Visitors can immerse in a serene environment that reflects the richness of Hail’s landscape and heritage. (SPA)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">Saudi Arabia</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/rural-tourism-hail">Rural tourism in Hail</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/saudi-tourism">saudi tourism</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">Saudi Arabia</a></div></div></div> Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:00:18 +0000 malawi 2613797 at https://www.arabnews.com https://www.arabnews.com/node/2613267/lifestyle <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/nada-alturki">Nada Alturki</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Thu, 2025-08-28 09:06</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Aljoharah Albasri is a 32-year-old lawyer in “the energy and infrastructure space” who has been living in New York for the past two years. </p> <p> <strong>What’s the best thing about New York? </strong></p> <p> At the risk of sounding cliché, it’s the energy. New York has this pulse that makes you feel like you’re part of something bigger. It’s inspiring. You’re constantly surrounded by ambition, culture, and beauty in so many different forms. </p> <p> <strong>And the worst thing? </strong></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/08/28/4634293-631346670.jpg" width="900" height="600" alt="" title="Aljoharah Albasri lives in the bustling metropolis of New York. (File/ Getty Images)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:27:09 +0000 saffiyanews 2613267 at https://www.arabnews.com https://www.arabnews.com/node/2612689/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Fri, 2025-08-22 21:08</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> BURAIDAH: The Buraidah Dates Carnival has introduced a bus service that allows visitors to take a trip around the city and discover its cultural landmarks, the Saudi Press Agency reported.</p> <p> Starting at the King Khalid Cultural Center, the carnival’s main venue, the tour takes in several prominent sites in Buraidah and guides are on hand throughout to answer questions and provide expert insight.</p> <p> <img alt="" src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/pictures/August/1347/2025/xprjel8fx1v2btcomn9oxf3w14dvk9kxqup0temx.jpg" /></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/08/22/4632778-636791796.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="The new service will be in place until Sept. 9 and will boost the city&#039;s reputation as the world&#039;s date capital. (SPA)" title="The new service will be in place until Sept. 9 and will boost the city&#039;s reputation as the world&#039;s date capital. (SPA)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">Saudi Arabia</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/buraidah-dates-carnival">The Buraidah Dates Carnival</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">Saudi Arabia</a></div></div></div> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:13:48 +0000 malawi 2612689 at https://www.arabnews.com https://www.arabnews.com/node/2611505/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/247521">Tareq Al-Thaqafi</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Mon, 2025-08-11 20:34</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> MAKKAH: Saudi Arabia is home to a vast network of caves and geological cavities formed over millions of years. The sites provide dramatic natural formations and rich stories about the region’s history.</p> <p> With their adventure appeal, scientific value, and environmental diversity, these underground wonders are emerging as a promising tourism frontier, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.</p> <p> In an interview with Arab News, cave researcher and adventurer Hassan Al-Rashidi shared his experiences exploring these hidden landscapes, describing how his passion began in childhood.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/08/11/4629746-715996195.jpg" width="1200" height="1525" alt="According to researcher Hassan Al-Rashidi caves are ‘a rare geological, tourism, and environmental treasure that must be preserved.’ (Supplied)" title="According to researcher Hassan Al-Rashidi caves are ‘a rare geological, tourism, and environmental treasure that must be preserved.’ (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">Saudi Arabia</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-tourism">saudi tourism</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/caves-saudi-arabia">Caves in Saudi Arabia</a></div></div></div> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:06:15 +0000 malawi 2611505 at https://www.arabnews.com https://www.arabnews.com/node/2610643/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/235456">SALEH FAREED</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Mon, 2025-08-04 21:17</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> JEDDAH: Jeddah Summer Season is in full swing, offering a mix of entertainment, sports, shopping, and cultural experiences that continue to attract locals and tourists despite the summer heat.</p> <p> Running until Aug. 31 under the “Color Your Summer” initiative by the Saudi Tourism Authority, the season features a rich lineup of events that highlight Jeddah’s coastal charm, family appeal, and commercial energy.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/08/04/4627602-1670279432.jpg" width="1200" height="775" alt="Visitors say this year’s Jeddah Summer Season program offers more variety and polish than ever. (Supplied)" title="Visitors say this year’s Jeddah Summer Season program offers more variety and polish than ever. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">Saudi Arabia</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/jeddah-summer-season">Jeddah Summer Season</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">Saudi Arabia</a></div></div></div> Mon, 04 Aug 2025 19:08:48 +0000 malawi 2610643 at https://www.arabnews.com https://www.arabnews.com/node/2609995/lifestyle <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/waad-hussain">Waad Hussain</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Thu, 2025-07-31 08:15</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> ALKHOBAR: Rawan Almansor — a 31-year-old content creator and host of the Arabic-language podcast “قيلة,” — has been living in Brazil’s capital city, Brasilia, for two years.   </p> <p> <strong>What’s the general vibe like in Brasilia? Are the residents friendly? </strong></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="https://www.arabnews.com/sites/default/files/2025/07/30/4625960-506642425.jpg" width="900" height="675" alt="" title="Brazil&#039;s capital city, Brasilia, close to where Rawan Almansor has been living for the past 2 years. (Getty Images)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/lifestyle">Lifestyle</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/main-category/lifestyle/travel">Travel</a></div></div></div> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 05:21:41 +0000 saffiyanews 2609995 at https://www.arabnews.com