From deserts to destinations: Saudi Arabia’s tourism transformation

In the last few years, there has been tremendous tourism focus and development in Saudi Arabia. With a population exceeding 30 million, the country’s leaders wisely decided to capture some of those tourist dollars spent elsewhere and help boost their economy.

While a few entertainment venues have been completed, there are many more in the building stages and others whose blueprints are being drawn. All are intending to cater not only to foreign tourists but to millions here who travel out annually.

One of the unique aspects of the GCC is that summers are scorching and school holidays extend beyond two months making it an annual chore for the head…