Money
The currency is the Saudi riyal (SAR). Bank cards and mobile payment are accepted almost everywhere; keep a little cash for small shops.
Climate
Hot desert climate: very hot summers, mild winters (from November to March), cooler in the mountains of the south-west and at night in the desert.
Useful details
- Time zone: UTC+3, no daylight saving time
- Weekend: Friday and Saturday
- Electricity: 230 V, type G sockets (British-style)
- Internet: local SIM or eSIM available at airports