Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Kuwaiti
(
01-488 3500)
New Zealand
(
01-488 7988;
www.nzembassy.com/saudi-arabia
)
Omani
(
01-482 3120)
Qatari
(
01-483 5544)
UAE
(
01-488 1227;
www.uae-embassy.ae/Embassies/sa
)
UK
(
01-488 0077; ukinsaudiarabia.fco.gov.uk)
USA
(
01-488 3800; riyadh.usembassy.gov)
FOOD
For information about Saudi Arabia's cuisine,
Click here
and the Flavours of Arabia
chapter (
Click here
)
.
EATING PRICE RANGES
Throughout this chapter, the following price ranges refer to a standard main course. Unless otherwise stated, ser-
vice charges and taxes are included in the price:
$ less than SR30
$$ SR30-120
$$$ more than SR120
INTERNET ACCESS
Internet cafes are present in larger Saudi towns and are men-only domains outside of Jed-
dah and Riyadh. Connections are generally adequate and cost SR3 to SR10 per hour.
Most four-star and all five-star hotels and many coffeehouses now offer wireless access
if you have your own device.
The internet is strictly policed, with over 6000 sites currently blocked. Most are porno-
graphic, but they also include sites discussing politics, health, women's rights and educa-
tion. For a full list of internet topics prohibited by the Saudi authorities, visit
www.al-
LEGAL MATTERS
Saudi Arabia imposes strict Sharia'a (Islamic law), under which extremely harsh punish-
ments are imposed. For more information, see the Expats chapter (
Click here
)
and consult
your embassy.
If you're involved in a traffic accident call 999 (it doesn't have to be an emergency),
don't move your car (even by 1m) and don't leave the scene until the police arrive.
