Preparing your trip to Riyadh: advices & hints - things to do and to obey

Saudi Arabia: travelling advices

7. You should start the conversations from afar to demonstrate politeness. You should not talk on the subject of women's rights, politics, and religion. Do not put your hands in your pockets. You should not touch the person you are talking to. You should greet men with a handshake. You can say Hello to women only with permission. You need to take off your shoes when entering houses and mosques. You can't sit cross-legged and point your foot at the other person. You should give something to the other person only with your right hand.
8. The public transport system is poorly developed. Buses run through the cities. But stops are not even announced in them. Most residents travel by taxi and their own cars. You can pay using the meter in a taxi. You can also agree on the price before getting into the car. Official taxis are white. But there are numerous illegal taxis at airports. You should not use their services. The man sits next to the driver in the taxi, and the woman – in the back. Unmarried women are allowed to use the services of official taxi drivers.
9. Summers are extremely hot and dry in Saudi Arabia. The temperature reaches 50°C. Winters are quite cold and windy. The temperature drops to 0°C in some areas. It is better to plan trips for spring and autumn.
10. The level of security is very high in the country. The traveler has almost nothing to fear, except disorderly drivers. Traffic rules are almost not observed here. Drivers drive at high speeds. They don't look in mirrors. You should be careful when driving and crossing the road. … Open