Saudi Arabia Travel Guide 2026 – eVisa, Real Costs, AlUla, Jeddah, NEOM (Honest Guide)

Saudi Arabia was completely closed to tourists for its entire modern history. Before 2019, you could only enter as a pilgrim, business traveler, or diplomat. That has changed forever. In 2026, Saudi is the fastest‑growing tourism destination on the planet. The government is spending hundreds of billions of dollars building futuristic cities, luxury islands, and world‑class heritage sites. Most travelers still think Saudi is impossible to visit. They are wrong. ⚠️ IN THIS VIDEO (12‑15 minutes): 0:00 – Why Saudi in 2026? 1:30 – eVisa rules (66 countries, $130, 1‑year multiple entry) 3:00 – Real costs ($60/day budget to $500/night luxury) 4:30 – Scams & warnings (fake visa sites, strict laws) 6:00 – Riyadh – capital and modern Saudi 7:00 – Jeddah & Red Sea coast (the "Maldives of Saudi") 8:00 – AlUla & Hegra – Saudi's answer to Petra 9:00 – NEOM & Sindalah – the $500 billion future city 10:00 – Best time to visit (October to March only) 11:00 – Sample itineraries (7, 10, 14 days) 12:00 – Hidden gems & practical tips 13:00 – Outro & CTA 💰 REAL COSTS (2026): Budget traveler: $60‑80/day Mid‑range: $100‑150/day Luxury: $250‑400/day eVisa fee: $130 (1‑year multiple entry) Local meal: $5‑10 Shawarma: $2‑3 Gas: $0.50/liter ⚠️ SAUDI LAWS YOU MUST KNOW: 1. No public displays of affection (kissing, hugging, holding hands) 2. No alcohol anywhere 3. No drugs – severe penalties 4. Dress modestly (cover shoulders & knees) 5. Don't photograph government buildings or people without permission 📍 SAMPLE ITINERARY (7 days): Day 1‑2: Riyadh Day 3‑4: AlUla (Hegra tombs) Day 5‑6: Jeddah & Red Sea Day 7: Fly out 📌 SAVE THIS VIDEO. SHARE IT with someone dreaming of Saudi. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for honest travel guides every week. #saudiarabia #sauditravel #alula #hegra #jeddah #riyadh #redsea #neom #travelguide2026 #visasaudi #saudivisa #budgettravel #luxurytravel