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Travel information and tips on Saudi Arabia including passport information, accommodations, transportation
to and in Saudi Arabia, attractions and things to see and do, restaurant suggestions, tours, and much more.
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information on Saudi Arabia!
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Here is a
quick overview on Saudi Arabia
Currency
Exchange - Get your currency needs managed in advance! Many airports,
railroad stations, bus depots, and other points of entry have no currency
exchange. When currency exchange is available in airports, lines can be long and
rates can be "sky high". These long waits and usurious fees can be a
nightmare. Order in advance from All
Foreign Currency right online. It's fast, easy, and you save time and money!
The can also provide you with Travelers' checks, bank drafts, and transfers.
U.S. dollars are not accepted everywhere and rates can be atrocious!
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Travel
Etiquette
Behavior and customs vary greatly from country to country. We
discuss the correct travel etiquette so that you won't be caught out.
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Getting To and Around Saudi Arabia
British Airways
(ba.com) flies between
Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh and London.
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Cities and
Towns In Saudi Arabia
Dammam
British Airways
(ba.com) flies between
Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh and London.
Jeddah
British Airways
(ba.com) flies between
Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh and London.
Riyadh
British Airways
(ba.com) flies between
Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh and London.
There are Marriott properties in the following cities of Saudi Arabia: Jeddah, Madinah and Riyadh
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Some Things
To See And Do In Saudi Arabia
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Some
Suggestions For Accommodations In Saudi Arabia
For accommodations in Saudi Arabia, click on Hotels in Saudi Arabia
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Olaya, Riyadh
| Al Faisaliah Hotel - The most luxurious hotel in the Kingdom -- setting new standards of elegance and service in Saudi Arabia. The Al Faisaliah Hotel, a five-star ultra luxury property, defines the ultimate in modern elegance and prestigious location. The stunning hotel boasts the largest banquet and meeting facilities in the Kingdom. And, the 224-room property has elevated the art of personal service to new levels in Saudi Arabia with the introduction of dedicated 24-hour butler service -- the only service of its kind in the Middle East. Perfectly suited to the discerning business traveler, Al Faisaliah offers designer-decorated spacious rooms and suites, as well as the region's most technologically advanced in-room communications systems. A myriad of international cuisine concepts are offered in the hotel's five culinary venues, while luxurious private dining suites and a state-of-the-art health club complete this masterpiece. The hotel is ideally located in the city's prestigious business and residential area, Olaya. Al Faisaliah Hotel, P.O. Box 4148, King Fahad Road, Olaya, Riyadh 11491, Saudi Arabia. Phone: 966.1.273.2000. Fax: 966.1.273.2001. Email: alfaisaliah@rosewoodhotels.com |
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Riyadh
| Hotel Al Khozama literally translates to "sweet desert flower." Appropriately named, you will find the hotel to be an oasis flourishing in the royal capital of Riyadh. Here, Arab tradition blends peacefully with modern culture. Rosewood's first property in the Middle East, located in Riyadh's elegant commercial and residential Olaya District, Hotel Al Khozama features 187 guest rooms, executive suites and Al Khozama suites. The hotel also boasts some of the finest restaurants in Riyadh, with a reputation built over the years for excellent cuisine and service standards. As with the entire hotel, dining at Al Khozama is the ultimate expression of Riyadh. Restaurant Al Nakheel features traditional Arabic delicacies in an authentic atmosphere, and The Windrose features a variety of international cuisine. Address: Olaya Road, P.O. Box 4148, Riyadh 11491, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Phone: 966.1.465.4650. Fax: 966.1.464.8576. Email: alkhozama@rosewoodhotels.com |
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Some
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Some
Favorites In Saudi Arabia
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Some
Interesting Links For Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia Business Etiquette and Culture - An excellent
guide to business culture and etiquette in Saudi Arabia.
Executive Planet™
provides valuable tips on business etiquette, customs and protocol for doing
business worldwide. Our guides are co-authored by experts in international
business etiquette, who are available to answer your questions on the discussion
board.
This guide to Saudi Arabia business etiquette and culture covers many aspects of doing business in Saudi Arabia. It is our goal to provide practical, accurate, and up-to-date tips on Saudi Arabia business culture and etiquette, written by experts in business consulting in Saudi Arabia. We encourage visitors to leave questions or comments on our discussion boards, moderated by experts in intercultural training and business. Click On: Executive Planet - Saudi_Arabia
This guide contains the following articles:
Let's Make a Deal - negotiating tactics, the value of
connections, recommended business card style and content, business card
protocol, sitting and presenting yourself in meetings, language for brochures
and promotional material, pace of business, preferred presentation styles, final
agreements, thinking styles, adherence to company policy, and more on Saudi
Arabia business culture . . . Prosperous Entertaining - typical mealtimes
throughout the day, best venues for business entertaining, punctuality for
social events, dinner table seating etiquette, mealtime etiquette, importance of
alcohol, toasting, guidelines for hosting a banquet/social event, what foods
should be served/avoided, accepting and declining invitations, and more on Saudi
Arabia business etiquette. . . Appointment Alert! - typical vacation times,
recommended appointment times, length of the lunch hour, signals that indicate
beginning or end of an appointment, best arrival time (early, late, right on
time), and more on Saudi Arabia business culture. . . Gift Giving - recommended
gifts, gifts to avoid, good and bad colors for wrapping paper, how to present a
gift to individuals and groups, guidelines for receiving gifts, and more on
Saudi Arabia business culture. . . First Name or Title? - using titles such as
'Doctor', naming conventions to avoid, when to use first names, and more. . .
Public Behavior - how to greet strangers and introduce yourself, the rules for
men shaking hands with women, acceptable demeanor, rules for eye contact,
gestures/sayings to avoid, and more on Saudi Arabia business culture. . .
Business Dress - is dress modest, conservative, etc., specific dress
requirements for men and women, what visitors should wear to social functions,
and more on Saudi Arabia business culture. . Conversation - welcome and
unwelcome topics of conversation, the role of compliments, the tone of voice to
be used, whether your hosts are physical or more reserved, and more on Saudi
Arabia business etiquette. For additional information, click on
http://www.executiveplanet.com/index.php?title=Saudi_Arabia
