What to pack for travel in Saudi Arabia
One of the most important things you should know before traveling to Saudi Arabia is what to pack. Everyone's needs are different, but there are a few things you should bring with you when traveling in Saudi Arabia:
- Modest clothes. This one should go without saying—after all, Saudi Arabia is an Islamic country—so both men and women should make an effort to cover up.
- Travel adapter. Saudi Arabia employs the same G-type plugs (3 rectangular holes) as the United Kingdom. If you're visiting Saudi Arabia from Europe or the United States, you'll need a travel adapter.
- Reusable water bottle. In Saudi Arabia, plastic waste is a major problem, and people enjoy buying painfully small plastic bottles of water. Bring your own water bottle to help the environment. Tap water is generally safe to drink, and water filters are common in metro areas.
- Reusable coffee/tea/cold beverage cup. The same environmental logic holds true. If you're road tripping across Saudi Arabia, they'll come in handy because you'll be drinking a lot of tea and coffee from rest stops along the highways! These travel mugs are fantastic for both hot and cold beverages.
- Good sunscreen. The sun in Saudi Arabia is scorching, and the dry heat combined with the sun can be extremely damaging to your skin.
- Arabic phrasebook. Outside of cities, English is not widely spoken. Google Translate is an option.
