Saudi Arabia (السعودية)

• 1. Al-Bahah Province (Al-Bahah / الباحة)
  A small mountainous region known for its cool climate and green landscapes. Al-Bahah is a popular summer retreat and home to traditional villages like Dhee Ayn, built with white marble.
• 2. Al Jawf Province (Sakakah / سكاكا)
  Situated in northern Saudi Arabia, Al Jawf is known for its olive farms and ancient ruins like Marid Castle. Sakakah serves as the administrative center and features a mix of modernity and heritage.
• 3. Al-Qassim Province (Buraidah / بريدة)
  A central region famous for its date production, especially the annual Date Festival. Buraidah is the cultural and economic hub, featuring traditional souks and museums.
• 4. 'Asir Province (Abha / أبها)
  Located in the southwestern highlands, 'Asir boasts a temperate climate and lush greenery. Abha, the capital, is known for its unique architecture, traditional markets, and as a gateway to the Asir National Park.
• 5. Eastern Province (Dammam / الدمام)
  The largest province in Saudi Arabia, rich in oil reserves. Dammam is a bustling city and serves as a major hub for industry, commerce, and transportation, with a prominent coastline along the Arabian Gulf.
• 6. Ha'il Region (Ha'il / حائل)
  Known for its desert landscapes and rich history, Ha'il is a cultural center with ancient rock art and forts like Qishlah Fortress. It also hosts festivals celebrating Bedouin traditions.
• 7. Jizan Province (Jizan / جازان)
  Situated in the southwest near the Red Sea, Jizan features fertile agricultural land and a tropical climate. The Farasan Islands, known for their biodiversity and marine life, are part of this region.
• 8. Madinah Province (Medina / المدينة المنورة)
  This region holds religious significance as the site of Medina, the second holiest city in Islam and the Prophet Muhammad's burial place. It is also known for date farms and historical Islamic landmarks.
• 9. Makkah Province (Mecca / مكة المكرمة)
  Home to Mecca, the holiest city in Islam and the site of the Kaaba in Masjid al-Haram. Millions of Muslims visit annually for the Hajj pilgrimage. The region also includes coastal cities like Jeddah.
• 10. Najran Province (Najran / نجران)
  Located near the Yemeni border, Najran is known for its rich history, including ancient inscriptions and ruins. It is also an agricultural hub with a focus on cultivating dates and fruits.
• 11. Northern Borders Region ('Ar'ar / عرعر)
  This sparsely populated region in the far north features desert plains and is known for its role in connecting Saudi Arabia to Iraq. 'Ar'ar is the administrative capital.
• 12. Riyadh Province (Riyadh / الرياض)
  The central region and home to Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia. It is a thriving metropolitan area with modern skyscrapers, cultural landmarks, and economic importance as the political hub.
• 13. Tabuk Province (Tabuk / تبوك)
  A northwestern region near Jordan, Tabuk is known for its historical significance as a route for ancient trade caravans. It has impressive desert landscapes and modern development projects like NEOM.

Cities, towns, and villages

• Riyadh (الرياض) - the capital and most populous city of the Kingdom, filled with modern skyscrapers and nearby wadis.
• Dhahran (الظهران) — the home of Saudi Aramco, the world's largest petroleum company
• Jeddah (جِدَّة) - nicknamed the Bride of the Red sea, it is a large metropolitan city with an outstandingly beautiful old town and an amazing waterfront. It has historically served as the gateway to Mecca and still holds that honor containing the closest international airport to the Holy City.
• Jubail (الجبيل) — the largest industrial city in the kingdom
• Mecca (مكة) - the historical and spiritual heart of Islam, it contains the Great mosque of Kaaba, parts of which are thousands of years old. It hosts one of the biggest religious congregations of the world the Hajj. Mecca is a city for muslims and considered a holy place. Non muslims are strictly forbidden from entering the city and there are security checkpoints to ensure that only muslims can enter.
• Medina (المدينة) - the capital of the first caliphate and the site of the Prophet's Mosque, where he and his family are buried. Only the Prophet's mosque is off limits to non-muslims, the rest of the city is fully accessible.
• Abha (أَبْهَا) - a summer tourist mountain resort city in the southwest.
• Al-Ula (العلا) - planted between two mountains in a palm trees-filled valley, this small city contains a pretty old town, an old station from the Hijaz Railway, and the sandstone houses of Mada’en Saleh, the most important settlement of the Nabataeans, second only to Petra.
• Rijal Almaa (رجال ألمع) - a stone village with tall buildings accented in gleaming white quartz.
• Najran (نجران) - a remarkable fortress.
• Taif (اَلطَّائِفُ‎) - the historical summer capital where the royals and common folks flocked during the hot months of summer. Home to Souk Okaz, mountain resorts, and the beautiful Shubra Palace, the summer residence of King Abdulaziz. It is also known for its fruit, especially its prickly pears.