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10 Incredible Activities to Experience in Saudi Arabia This February

For those arriving from Dubai, the process of acquiring Saudi Arabia visa is very easy. Given the availability of online application for the visa and the short time taken in processing the visa, the traveler is assured of getting the visa to enable him/her to have the best experience. When you have your visa in your hand, then you are free to go out and discover the Kingdom’s tourism attractions ranging from the antique archaeological destinations, to modern commercial capitals. This Middle Eastern country combines the best of modern and traditional thus becoming a perfect destination for any traveler.

Get ready for an enchanting Saudi Arabia this February. No matter whether you are wandering through the magical desert, admiring the monuments, or participating in a colorful festival, there is never a dull moment. It is quite warm and sunny with lots of interesting things to do, and thus the best time to come and feel the real Kingdom. Thus, let the preparations begin and join the many wonderful experiences that one can find in Saudi Arabia this February.

Below are 10 amazing things to do in Saudi Arabia in February.

1. Explore the Red Sea Coast

The Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia is beautiful and provides good opportunities for water activities. If you are interested in diving, snorkelling or just want to sunbathe on the exotic beaches – this place is for you. Due to the mild weather that is characteristic of February, this is the right season to visit this coastal region.

2. Tour the Old Nabatean Town of Al Ula

Al Ula region is a historical site with archaeological sites and UNESCO World Heritage sites and history lovers should not miss this region. This ancient city of rocks, tombs and the fascinating archaeological site of Madain Saleh, is best toured in February.

3. Go to the Janadriyah Festival

If your visit is in the second half of February, make sure you attend the Janadriyah Festival. This cultural event in Riyadh presents Saudi culture, arts, music, and food. It is a great opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of the local people’s life and history.

4. Hike in the Asir Mountains

As for those who like active rest, it is the Asir Mountains that can become the best choice for a vacation. February is a bit cooler to make it an excellent time to go hiking, trekking, and marveling at the beautiful landscape of this wonderful area replete with beautiful valleys and mountains.

5. Trek across Rub’ al Khali or The Empty Quarter and get a feel of the Desert Safari.

As an exciting journey, one should visit the world’s largest continuous sand desert – Rub’ al Khali. During the February, the climate is quite pleasant, so a desert safari will be an exciting tour which includes dune bashing, camel riding, and observing stars at the night sky.

6. Discover Jeddah- The Most Lively City

Jeddah is the cultural city of Saudi Arabia with colourful souks, art galleries and the beautiful waterfront. February is still a good time for a walk on the Corniche or for a visit to the Al-Balad district with its oriental houses and active street life.

7. See the Hidden History of Diriyah

Diriyah, the birthplace of the Saudi Kingdom is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the At-Turaif District, which is an example of the historical mud-brick architecture and find out more about Saudi Arabia’s history. It’s an important place if you are a history lover.

8. Go to the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra)

Ithra is considered one of the Kingdom’s most recognizable cultural destinations and is based in Dhahran. It also displays Saudi arts and culture through exhibitions, movies and shows. Due to favorable February climate, it is a perfect time to visit this architectural gem and its intriguing galleries.

9. Experience the Al Khobar Waterfront

Al Khobar is also another coastal city that has both new and old attractions for tourists. Take a leisurely stroll with your family at the Al Khobar Corniche, boasting of a stunning view of the Arabian Gulf to help you unwind after a tiring day of tour.

10. Taste Saudi Arabian Cuisine

The Arabian Peninsula has its own unique style of cooking just like its history. February is also perfect for food tripping because the Kingdom’s culinary specialties are mouthwatering. Whether you want to taste Kabsa or Shawarma, you will get the authentic taste in local restaurants or food markets. And of course do not forget to taste the famous dates, a traditional Saudi dish!

Conclusion

February is the perfect time to take advantage of the many things Saudi Arabia has to offer, which makes this month a great time to visit the Kingdom. Whether you are interested in history, geographical beauty and beauty, and cultural attractions, there are not many boring things to do. By getting a Saudi Arabia visa from Dubai, your trip to this interesting country is as easy as ABC. Saudi Arabia offers much to the tourists, whether it is the coastal views of Jeddah and the Red Sea or the ancient heritage of Al-Ula and Riyadh. So, do not hesitate and make this February unforgettable – visit Saudi Arabia!

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The King Abdulaziz Camel Festival is an annual event held every year in Saudi Arabia. Here, the Camel beauty contest is much anticipated, carrying prize money of around $57 million. However, in 2018’s festival, 12 camels were found to be given botox injections by a vet to improve the look of their lips, nose, and jaw, and subsequently disqualified from the event.

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The King Abdulaziz Camel Festival in Riyadh will be attended by millions of people this year as every year.

The owner of the most beautiful of all the camels in the festival is awarded  66 million.

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43 chameaux éliminés d'un concours de beauté en Arabie saoudite pour fraude

43 chameaux éliminés d’un concours de beauté en Arabie saoudite pour fraude

Le King Abdulaziz Camel Festival, est l’un des plus importants festivals dans le monde et qui récompense le plus beau chameau. Cette compétition a lieu en Arabie Saoudite et à commencer cette année au début du mois de décembre.   Le chameau est un emblème de l’Arabie saoudite et ces concours sont organisés dans le but de garder l’animal au cœur de la tradition bédouine. Ils sont réalisés au beau…

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Giving Camels Botox

Friday’s Column: Brent’s Bent Brent Pollard Saudi Arabia hosts an annual beauty contest for camels with a multimillion-dollar prize. This year’s King Abdulaziz Camel Festival reward is $66 million (USD). As extravagant as this prize sounds to Westerners, camels are an established multimillion-dollar industry in Saudi Arabia and a fixture of Bedouin culture. To determine a winner, judges…

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Camel Racing in Saudi Arabia: A Million Dollar Industry

VICE Asia

In Saudi Arabia, camels are venerated for their good looks, grace, and speed. Even as the country rapidly modernizes, the animals remain a central part of Saudi culture, and a lucrative one—with prized camels selling for more than $1 million. VICE trekked to Al-Dahna for the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival—the largest of its kind—where titans of business and politics in the Middle East flock each year for a display of the finest camels in Saudi Arabia. Hundreds of participants pit their camels head-to-head in a frenzied race and beauty contest for a chance to win roughly $57 million in prize money, and a chance to meet Saudi Arabia's king and crown prince.

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Saudi camel beauty pageant cracks down on cosmetic enhancements

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-59593001

More than 40 camels have been disqualified from Saudi Arabia's beauty pageant for receiving Botox injections and other cosmetic enhancements.

The contest is a highlight of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival, where $66m (£45m) in prize money is at stake.

Key attributes include long, droopy lips, a big nose and a shapely hump.

Judges used "advanced" technology to uncover tampering with camels on a scale not seen before, the state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

All contestants were first led into a hall where their external appearance and movements were examined by specialists, it said.

Their heads, necks and torsos were then scanned with X-ray and 3D ultrasound machines, and samples were taken for genetic analysis and other tests.

Twenty-seven contestants in the cup for Majaheim camels alone were disqualified for having stretched body parts and 16 were ejected for having received injections, according to SPA.

The organisers of the pageant, the Camel Club, were cited as saying that they were "keen to halt all acts of tampering and deception in the beautification of camels" and promising to "impose strict penalties on manipulators".

They described how Botox was injected into camels' lips, noses, jaws and other parts of their heads to relax muscles; collagen fillers were used to make their lips and noses bigger; and hormones were given to boost muscle growth.

Rubber bands were also used on animals to make body parts bigger than normal by restricting the flow of blood, they said.

Jason Baker, senior vice-president of animal rights group Peta Asia, described the beauty contest as a "cruel farce".

"Subjecting any animal to a cosmetic procedure, from ear cropping to declawing, dehorning, and filler injections, is hideously cruel and shows the humans who use such tactics to be extremely ugly," he said.

Mr Baker said animal welfare issues needed to be addressed throughout the Middle East and Asia, and called on Saudi authorities to crack down on any event that exploits or abuses animals.

Some 33,000 camel owners from as far away as the US, Russia and France are participating in the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival, which is the largest in the world and lasts 40 days.

As many as 100,000 tourists are also expected daily at the 32 sq km (12 sq mile) festival site, 100km (62 miles) north-east of the Saudi capital Riyadh.

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This sounds like something David Boggs would do. Also... $66 million in prize money my oh my I must get into the camel industry.

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Saudi men lead camels during a beauty contest as part of the annual King Abdulaziz Camel Festival in Rumah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday. A dozen camels were banned from the competition for receiving Botox injections.

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شارك سمو الشيخ حمدان بن محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم ولي عهد دبي في احتفالات المملكة العربية السعودية بختام مهرجان الملك عبد العزيز للإبل في نسخته الرابعة والتي تقام بمحافظة الرماح بالصياهد، برعاية وحضور خادم الحرمين الشريفين الملك سلمان بن عبد العزيز آل سعود ملك المملكة العربية السعودية الشقيقة وعدد من أولياء العهود والمسؤولين العرب والأمراء وحشد كبير من الجمهور.

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Dubai Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended the closing ceremony of 4th edition of the King Abdul Aziz Camel Festival, in presence of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and a number of crown princes, princes, Arab officials and camel sports enthusiasts.

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King Abdulaziz Camel festival aerial pic , 2018, public and royal site

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Saudi Crown Prince arrives to King Abdulaziz Camel Festival to honor winners

Saudi Crown Prince arrives to King Abdulaziz Camel Festival to honor winners

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived on Wednesday to the sixth King Abdulaziz Camel Festival in the southern area of Al-Sayahed to honor the winners of the competition, Al Arabiya news channel reported. The festival, which brought together camel owners from Gulf countries, the US, Russia and France, kicked off on December 1 and lasted for 40 days. It was set up on an area of 32 square…

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Saudi Camel Beauty Pageant Reels Under Cosmetic Surgery, Botox Charges

Saudi Camel Beauty Pageant Reels Under Cosmetic Surgery, Botox Charges

Tampering is uncovered when camels undergo physical and clinical examinations. (File) Riyadh: A high-stakes camel beauty pageant in Saudi Arabia has been hit by a cheating scandal after 43 entrants were disqualified for botox injections and other cosmetic enhancements. The King Abdulaziz Camel Festival is an annual bedouin event held in the desert northeast of Riyadh that lures breeders from…

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Camels ejected from beauty contest over Botox use and other 'tampering'

(from https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/camel-beauty-contest-botox-scli-intl/index.html)

(CNN) — Organizers of a popular camel beauty contest in Saudi Arabia have disqualified 43 contestants after cracking down on Botox injections and other forms of "tampering" by breeders.

The 40-day King Abdulaziz Camel Festival, located about 100 kilometers (62 miles) northeast of the capital, Riyadh, launched at the beginning of December. In its sixth year, it sees breeders compete for more than $66 million in prize money, according to Saudi state media outlet Saudi Press Agency (SPA), so the stakes are high.

Unscrupulous breeders have been accused of using a number of methods to make their camels more likely to win, such as injecting silicone and fillers, and inflating body parts using rubber bands to enhance their appearance, reports SPA.

This year, organizers have dealt with 147 cases of tampering -- the largest number since the festival began. Forty-three contestants were disqualified.