Tourism in Saudi Arabia or Oman?

Question

My aunt is Canadian but has worked in Saudi Arabia for 10 years now, She wants us to visit, and we are aloud in the country but my siblings are very young is it safe enough to go? My family also wants to visit Oman what is the tourism like there?

Answer 1

Depending on where in Saudi you will be travelling to... I would say Riyadh is very boring, the only thing to do here is visit malls!!! Which have arcades for the young ones but there is only so much indoor activities one can take... the weather today is 49 degrees so be prepared to probably stay indoors most of the time... if your aunt is living in a compound... thats a different story... its less restricted in the compounds... Jeddah is very nice to visit but also not much to do... Oman is beautiful and worth the visit... but both countries are very safe!!!! But wherever you go and whatever you end up doing.. good luck and have fun (don't forget to wear sun screen ) .....

Answer 2

i think that its better to ask this question on the Saudi section

Answer 3

I think you would be much better off in Oman than Saudi... especially since you are traveling with young siblings.  Oman is beautiful and the people are amazing.  Not sure you would enjoy Saudi as much as they have so many restrictions, especially for women.  From my past experience, I would never step foot in Saudi again, but would be happy to travel to Oman anytime.  If your aunt has lived there for 10 years, she might want to get out and have a nice holiday too!

Answer 4

I couldnt imagine anyone wanting to

visit these countries as a tourist.