Saudi Arabia Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Saudi Arabia
911 / 999
General Emergency
999
Police
997
Ambulance / Medical
998
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Riyadh
Currency
Saudi-Riyal (SAR)
Official Language
Arabic
Country Code
+966
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Saudi Arabia
Urban / City
50 km/h
Rural
100-120 km/h
Highway
140 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No highway tolls in Saudi Arabia.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 10-15% customary in dining and hotels. Upscale dining generally expects 10-15% tip; taxi fares are typically rounded up.
- DO Follow the Public Decorum Charter by dressing modestly in public.
- DO Accept Saudi hospitality with dates and Gahwa coffee.
- DO Always ask permission before photographing people.
- DON'T Strict zero tolerance for alcohol, narcotics, and pork products.
- DON'T Non-Muslims may not enter Mecca or the Prophet's Mosque interior in Medina.
- DON'T Avoid disrespectful remarks regarding Islam, the state, or Royal Family.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type G (230V, 60Hz, British 3-pin rectangular standard).
Tap Water: Desalinated tap water; bottled drinking water is recommended.
Insider Tip: Be mindful of daily prayer times: Some smaller shops close briefly for 15-20 minutes. Digital and contactless card payments are ubiquitous.
