What to wear
- Cover shoulders and knees in public places and in the parks, for men and women.
- Foreign women are not required to wear an abaya; a light scarf is useful for mosques and conservative places.
- At Aquarabia: women wear a knee-length one-piece or burkini, men board shorts; no bikinis.
Good to know
- Alcohol is not sold anywhere in Saudi Arabia.
- Some shops and restaurants pause briefly at prayer times; rides generally keep running.
- Ask before photographing people, and avoid photographing government buildings.
- During Ramadan, avoid eating and drinking in public in daylight; park hours change.
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