Traversing the desert may soon become a more glamorous experience.
The state-owned railway company, Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR), has recently entered into a 200 million Saudi riyals (USD 53.33 million) agreement with the Italian hospitality firm Arsenale Group to introduce the inaugural luxury train in the Middle Eastern kingdom.
Since officially welcoming international tourists in 2019, Saudi Arabia has actively pursued initiatives to attract visitors. Described as a historic moment, the Middle Eastern kingdom has continued its efforts to entice tourists.
Among the notable tourism investments, a USD 500 billion model city in the northwest desert of Saudi Arabia stands out in recent years.
Luxury Train Cruise
As per Saudi Arabia’s state-run media, the upcoming train is set to commence operations in late 2025. Known as “Dream of the Desert,” this luxury train will provide “luxury train cruise” experiences from the capital city of Riyadh to Qurayyat, located…
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