The Guide

This section includes selected listings of Saudi Arabia’s hotels, as well as helpful tips for business and leisure travellers planning to visit the country

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Quiet comfort:
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FAIRMONT RAMLA SERVICED RESIDENCES 7713 King Fahad Road Al Sahafah District Riyadh 13321 T: (+966) 11 224 4500 info.ramla@fairmont.com www.fairmont.com/ramla-riyadh Rooms: 249 furnished apartments, suites and a two-floor penthouse. Business & Conference Facilities: Five fully equipped meeting rooms and cinema room accommodating up to 10 guests. Health & Leisure Facilities: 24-hour fitness centre with facilities for men and women, two separate private infinity pools for…

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Facts for visitors: Helpful info for new business or leisure arrivals
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Visas Nationals of non-GCC countries and some Arab countries need visas. Business visas require a letter of sponsorship from the firm being visited. The Saudi counterpart lodges an application and is issued a receipt, which is forwarded. The applicant then presents this receipt, along with two passport-sized photographs, a completed application form, a copy of the letter of sponsorship and a fee to their local embassy or consulate. The process varies by country, and an electronic application code…