The Guide
From The Report: Saudi Arabia 2014
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The guide contains listings of some of the leading hotels and resorts in Saudi Arabia, as well as contact information for key government offices and relevant services. It also features useful tips and information for visitors.

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A good night’s rest: Jeddah Hotel Listings
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JEDDAH HILTON North Corniche Road, PO Box 128428, Jeddah 21362 T: (02) 659 0000 F: (02) 659 1111 reservations.jeddah@hilton.com www.jeddah.hilton.com Rooms: 388 rooms and suites, including three royal suites, 10 amiri suites, 20 sultan suites, 85 executive rooms, 82 deluxe rooms, 188 deluxe plus rooms. Business & Conference Facilities: Hilton Hall ( accommodates 3500), Qasr ballroom (600), Amwaj view (200), 11 meeting rooms (from five to 50). Health & Leisure Facilities: Gym, swimming…

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Facts for visitors: Useful information for business and leisure travellers to Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia is a socially conservative country and interaction between unrelated men and women is prohibited. Businessmen should wait for a woman to offer her hand to shake in a meeting. In all other situations, keep a respectful distance. Handshakes between men are common. Saudis pride themselves on their hospitality and it is impolite to begin business without engaging in some small talk first. In formal meetings, it is common to be offered a small cup of Arabic coffee, called cups should be taken…