Is Saudi Arabia safe for solo female travelers?

Couple travel experience

Saudi Arabia is a fascinating country. We recently spent a week there, exploring. The people are extremely friendly and kind, the food and coffee are delicious, and there is truly a lot to see. The country is changing rapidly. Before our trip, I spoke with many people who had lived there, both in the past and recently, as I had many concerns. Everyone claimed that it's a normal country in terms of everyday life, there's no need to cover up, it's very safe, and the prices are affordable. And that's exactly how it turned out. The country remains untouched by mass tourism, and people are genuinely interested in getting to know foreigners and their cultures. I wear an abaya, which I bought in Jordan, and a headscarf, which earned me compliments every day. I often saw Saudi women with uncovered heads or in western dress (especially in Riyadh). I also met several same-sex couples who were holding hands.

Saudi Arabia specially major cities are pretty safe for female solo travelers, crime rate is pretty low. However catcalling in pretty common specially in male dominated areas such as malls, concerts etc.. Downtown of riyadh is pretty safe to walk in alone, you might get a little bit of unwanted stares, dressing modest is highly recommend (not necessarily abaya and hijab, a long dress or baggy pants would be more than enough) English is pretty common so you will not find any difficulty communicating with locals

Solo travel experience

Wish I could share the pictures of my time in KSA, but they are on my previous phone which I do not have on me. With that being said — smooth entry. People were nice and welcoming. Stayed with a young lady that I met on HelloTalk and her family. It was an enjoyable experience as I was able to walk away with many sisters. I plan on returning which should say enough about my time in KSA. Def recommend!

Group travel experience

I spent a month in Saudi Arabia and visited Mecca, Medina, Al Ula, Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah. It was one of the best months of my life. Observing the stars and flying a helicopter in Al Ula were also among the best things to do.