based on 8 experiences from female travelers
Lots of things to do if you research what’s on, People are generally nice. It helps to learn some basic Arabic to make it easier to get around as English is not widely spoken. Wearing an abaya is not necessary, any fairly modest clothing is fine. Really expensive, especially for accommodation.
Posted: May 25, 2025Hadiqa
Pakistan
It is the safest country i have ever been. As it is a holy place for muslims i loved the place , the people in madina were very nice, you can interact to thousands of new people from different areas. The historic places are quite far but was worth visiting. Loved the food specially al baik. Overall very good experience
Posted: May 25, 2025Sana
United Arab Emirates
My first solo trip was to Saudi Arabia for Umrah. I’ve traveled quite a bit, but never alone before. Saudi is changing drastically, and even though I stayed for just a few days, I managed to visit many historical places. Walking around in the evening felt just as safe as Dubai. The best part? The locals. Everywhere I went—from taxi drivers to shopkeepers—Saudis were working, and they were incredibly respectful and proud of their country. I’ll probably go solo there again!
Posted: March 4, 2025I did a 4 day stopover in Jeddah and I had a blast. The old town was gorgeous. People were mostly active at night and it was just such a different experience. Very few tourists and I felt safe as a solo female traveler.
Posted: April 7, 2024Wish 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!
Posted: April 1, 2024Based on 18 local experiences
Based on 18 local experiences
Fairly safe, however theft and harassment do happen. I had my phone stolen the first time I came to Saudi. I have been harassed by male taxi drivers. There are female drivers available on some apps but at a higher rate and as there are fewer female drivers available they require a longer wait time, so I advise leaving plenty of time to plan trips. In public places and central areas I’ve experienced very little harassment, however I wouldn’t recommend walking around suburban areas late at night.
Posted: May 25, 2025ranim
Hi my name is Rae,I'm 22 years old traveler, currently studying software engineering, interested in history, books and art 🤗 If you happen to come to my house, all I need you to do is to be eco-friendly and try to put trash in its place, use sustainable lighting and make sure not to waste water. The house is well organized and tied up, you will get your own room with white goods already prepared, and you can enjoy the breakfast with me in the balcony, I have a nice view where you can see all riyadh's skybuildings! NB: I live near the airport so gotta bring your earplugs with u, because the sounds of the planes gets really loud sometimes especially in the balcony and the yard parts.
Jasmine
Hello, I am Jasmine, an infp, quit introvert, I live in Jeddah and I am interested in many cultures and languages, I love anime and movies, books, games, open minded, and if you are interested in Arabic language or Islam please feel free to reach me.
Samar
Jeddah
3 days
Hi, I'm Samar and I live in Jeddah
Nadine
Jeddah
3 days
Hi ! My name is Nadine . I’m into reading and writing, hiking , video games . I can talk a lot about my culture as well , seriously for hours , I know a lot of good places , I don’t know what to say else but nice to meet you looking forward for your friendship.