Fine Latin American grill-style dishes, don’t miss the Wagyu Porterhouse, great atmosphere, wonderfully attentive staff and a pleasing view.

This restaurant in the Banyan Tree hotel source the best produce from local sustainable farms to elevate Middle Eastern dishes, mezze, grilled meats and pasta. Puff on a shisha after dining.

Enjoy locally inspired Arabian and Lebanese cuisine in this Waldorf Astoria restaurant, with sensational kibbeh and views across the ocean.

Relaxed Miami-styled diner in Fakieh Aquarium overlooking the ocean serving American and international dishes.

Well preserved 6th century CE city nestling in a verdant valley. Don’t miss the ancient tombs dug into the sandstone and inscriptions charting the emergence of the Arabic language.

UNESCO-protected archaeological site with over 100 Nabataean monumental tombs and inscriptions dating back to the 1st century BCE, the largest conserved site south of Petra.

A brand new resort, part of the huge NEOM development, built around a 86-berth superyacht marina and featuring a nine fine dining restaurants, wellness spa, sports, yacht and beach clubs as well as high-end boutique shopping.

A vast sandstone arch in the AlUla Empty Quarter that does resemble an elephant with its trunk to the ground.

Watch the sun set from the top of a 1,131m-high sandstone cliff at the end of the Tuwaiq mountain range in the centre of the Kingdom.

The entire Red Sea is extremely well preserved with reefs like Daedalus and the Brothers swarming with marine life in colourful good health. Swim with mantas and various shark species and dive famous wrecks like the Thistlegorm.

Set up a Bedouin tent in the desert and dine on locally inspired dishes beneath a canopy of a billion stars.

Spectacular diving surrounds this purpose-built island resort, which has an 86-berth marina for yachts up to 50m and 75 serviced moorings offshore for larger yachts.

Anchor here to play a round at the Maritim Jolie Ville Golf Course, trek through the desert on horseback or go dune bashing in a 4x4.

At the top of the Gulf of Aqaba you can snorkel Pharaoh’s Island reef and enjoy views of the ancient Ottoman fortress. Prevailing winds are strong enough to ensure some exciting windsurfing. For golfers, there is an 18 hole newly landscaped course.

The ‘Grande Dame’ of the Saudi beach club scene has pools, a marina, dive centre to explore the reef offshore, all sorts of watertoys, equestrian centre, golf course and, just up the coast, the restaurants and cafes of Al Marsa.

Greek-inspired family-only resort that manages to recreate the laid-back island vibe. Swimming pool cabanas, aquaparks, restful views from the Pareya restaurant and a sushi bar.

Inspired by the sanctuary of Bali, this resort has infinity pools, waterfalls, spa treatments and watersports. Nearby is a slection of restaurants and cafes.