Author(s): Anthony Ham et al

Lonely Planet

The vast stretches of the Empty Quarter, Madain Saleh's archaelogical treasures, ultramodern cities, evocative souqs, Red Sea diving and Najran's green mountains - Saudi Arabia offers the excitement and intrigue of the Arabian Nights. Whether you're here to live and work, or just to explore, this definitive guidebook is your essential companion.

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