The vast stretches of the Empty Quarter, Madain Salehs archaeological treasures, ultramodern cities, evocative souqs, Red Sea diving and Najrans green mountains - Saudi Arabia offers the excitement and intrigue of the Arabian Nights. Whether youre here to live and work, or just to explore, this definitive guidebook is your essential companion. Connect with the culture with our discerning coverage of Saudi Arabias history and way of life, including a chapter devoted to the Hajj pilgrimage. Settle in with our Expats chapter, providing insightful and practical information for the visiting worker. Make tracks following our coverage of the Empty Quarter and the great outdoors - you choose your activity and well tell you how dine like a prince or savour the delights of street-side restaurants - whether its a Bedouin feast or a camel steak youre after, we will direct you to the right table. Get around using our detailed maps to the Kingdoms main centres and more remote regions.