ARABIA'S NEW FRONTIER
Luxury Saudi Arabia Holidays from the UK
~6½ hrs
DIRECT FROM LONDON
AlUla & Hegra
UNESCO WONDERS
ATOL
PROTECTED
Why Saudi Arabia
100+
HAND-VETTED RESORTS
The Most Talked-About New Destination in Travel
For decades it was closed to tourists; now Saudi Arabia is the most talked-about new destination in travel. At its heart is AlUla — a valley of honey-coloured rock where the Nabateans carved Hegra, a sister city to Petra, its great tombs standing in silent desert. There is far more: the Edge of the World near Riyadh, the restored old town of Jeddah, and a Red Sea coast being built into a world of its own.
At HighStreet Holidays we don't simply book Saudi Arabia — we navigate a country still finding its feet for visitors, handling the routing, the lodges and the timing so it feels effortless.
With access to a carefully vetted portfolio centred on AlUla and beyond, we build a Saudi journey into Arabia's most extraordinary new frontier.
To stand alone before the tombs of Hegra is to understand why Saudi Arabia is the most extraordinary new destination in travel.
Signature Experiences
Moments That Linger
Saudi Arabia rewards the curious like nowhere else right now. These are the experiences our clients come home remembering.
Hegra (Mada'in Salih)
Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site — over 100 monumental Nabatean tombs carved into desert rock, a sister city to Petra, and almost entirely to yourself.
AlUla & Elephant Rock
Wander the mud-brick lanes of AlUla's old town and watch the sun set behind Elephant Rock, a vast natural arch in the desert. The valley is pure magic at dusk.
Maraya
The world's largest mirrored building, reflecting the AlUla desert so completely it almost disappears. A concert hall and an icon of the new Saudi Arabia.
The Edge of the World
Near Riyadh, a sheer cliff drops away to a desert plain that runs unbroken to the horizon. Stand on the edge as the sun goes down — vast, silent, unforgettable.
Diriyah & Riyadh
The mud-brick birthplace of the Saudi state at Diriyah, now beautifully restored, alongside Riyadh's fast-rising modern skyline. Old and new in a single day.
Red Sea & Jeddah
The restored coral-stone old town of Jeddah (Al-Balad), a UNESCO site, and a Red Sea coast whose reefs are among the least-dived on earth.
Featured Properties
Where You'll Stay
Every lodge and hotel we feature has been carefully vetted by our specialists — the addresses that make an emerging destination feel effortless.
Recommended Packages
Curated for Every Occasion
Every package includes return flights from your nearest UK airport (lowest fares ex-London), private guided transfers, daily breakfast and selected experiences — tailored by your specialist.
Most Popular
5 Nights
AlUla Heritage Escape
- Riyadh arrival (RUH) - domestic flight to AlUla (90 min) - private transfer to Habitas
- 5 nights at Habitas AlUla, sanctuary tent villa
- Bed & breakfast included
- Half-day private guided tour of Hegra UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Sunset at Elephant Rock with traditional Saudi coffee experience
- Return flights from London airports
Signature Journey
7 Nights
Banyan Tree AlUla
- Riyadh arrival - domestic flight to AlUla - chauffeured private transfer to Ashar Valley
- 7 nights at Banyan Tree AlUla, dune villa with private pool
- Half board across the resort's restaurants
- Sunrise hot air balloon over the AlUla valley
- Maraya - mirrored concert hall - private visit & dining experience
- Return flights from London airports
Ultra Luxury
7 Nights
Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea
- Jeddah arrival (JED) - domestic flight to Red Sea International (45 min) - private transfer to Southern Dunes
- 7 nights at Six Senses Southern Dunes, desert pool villa
- Half board across the resort's restaurants
- Private snorkelling expedition on the Red Sea reef system
- Stargazing & desert dinner with private chef
- Return flights from London airports, premium cabin upgrade available
Looking for something different? Enquire below or call us on 020 3322 7866 and we'll curate a Saudi Arabia journey around you.
Best Time to Visit
When to Go
PEAK SEASON
November to March
The cool, dry winter — warm days and cold desert nights, ideal for AlUla, Riyadh and touring. The clear best window, and when AlUla's cultural season is in full swing.
SHOULDER
October & April
Warming up but still comfortable for sightseeing, with fewer visitors. Good value either side of the peak season.
SUMMER (VERY HOT)
May to September
Extreme heat across the interior, often 45C and beyond. Daytime touring is impractical; we'd steer most clients to the cooler months.
ALULA AT ITS BEST
December to March
AlUla is most magical in the cool of winter — crisp desert days, cold starlit nights and the valley's cultural season at its peak. The single finest time to go.
Sample Itinerary
A 7-Night Saudi Arabia Journey
Every itinerary we create is bespoke — this is simply one way a perfect week unfolds, centred on AlUla.
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DAY 1 — ARRIVAL
UK to Riyadh
Your flight departs London — around six and a half hours direct with Saudia — landing into Riyadh. A private transfer to your hotel and a first evening in the fast-rising capital.
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DAY 2 — RIYADH
Diriyah & the Edge of the World
The restored mud-brick city of Diriyah, then out to the Edge of the World, where the desert falls away at your feet. The old kingdom and its wild edge in a day.
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DAYS 3-5 — ALULA
Hegra & the Valley
By air to AlUla — the Nabatean tombs of Hegra, Elephant Rock at sunset, the mirrored Maraya, and the old town's lanes. Three days in one of the world's great desert landscapes.
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DAYS 6-7 — JEDDAH
Old Town & Red Sea
On to Jeddah and the coral-stone lanes of Al-Balad, with time for the Red Sea coast — a relaxed coastal finale to a journey through the interior.
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DAY 8 — FAREWELL
Departure
A final morning before your flight home — a week that moved from the capital to the desert wonders of AlUla to the Red Sea.
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Everything You Need to Know
Getting There
- Direct flights from London — around 6.5 hours to Riyadh or Jeddah (Saudia)
- Good connections via Gulf hubs from regional UK airports
- Internal flights link Riyadh, AlUla and Jeddah, arranged for you
- Saudi Arabia is 3 hours ahead of the UK
Entry Requirements
- UK passport holders: tourist e-visa online before travel (multiple-entry, up to 90-day stays), or visa on arrival
- The e-visa includes mandatory travel insurance
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- We guide you through the application
Health & Safety
- No vaccinations legally required for tourism from the UK
- Routine vaccinations should be up to date
- Good medical facilities in the cities
- Comprehensive travel insurance essential (included with the e-visa)
Currency & Local Notes
- Saudi Riyal (SAR); cards widely accepted
- Alcohol is entirely prohibited — none is available anywhere, including hotels
- Dress modestly (an abaya is not required for visitors, but conservative dress is expected)
- English is spoken in tourist areas