Riyadh King Khalid International Airport

Official Languages: Arabic

English Is Widely Used in Hotels, Airports, Malls and Major Restaurants in Riyadh, Jeddah and the Main Tourist Cities, but Far Less Common in Smaller Towns and Local-Only Shops, so a Translation App Is a Useful Backup outside the Big Cities

Mobile Network: Coverage Is Strong in Cities and along Major Highways, with Widespread 4G and 5G Expanding in the Main Urban Areas. Some Operators Have Already Switched Off 3G, While 2G Remains for Basic Voice and SMS, so Signal Can Still Thin Out Fast Once You Leave the Desert Highways

Roaming/SIM/eSIM: Saudi Arabia Does Not Block Internet Calling Outright the Way Some Neighboring Countries Do: The Regulator Opened Voice and Video Calls to Licensed Apps Back in 2017, Though Which Individual Apps Work Smoothly Can Vary, so Test Your Preferred One after Arrival. An eSIM Is the Easiest Way to Get Local Data without a Store Visit, and It Usually Beats Roaming on Price for Anything beyond a Short Trip

Cards and Contactless Payments Are Widely Accepted in Cities, Hotels, Malls and Ride-Hailing Apps. Keep Some Small Cash for Local Markets, Older Taxis and Small Shops That Do Not Take Cards, Especially outside the Main Cities

Tipping Is Appreciated Rather than Mandatory. Around 10 Percent Is Common in Hotels and Full-Service Restaurants When a Service Charge Is Not Already Included, Small Tips Suit Porters, Drivers and Housekeeping, and Rounding Up Is Enough in Cafes and Casual Places

Plug Type: Type G

Voltage: 230 V, 60 Hz

Adapter: If Your Devices Do Not Use Type G Plugs, Pack an Adapter. Phone and Laptop Chargers Almost Always Handle 230 V without a Converter, but Check the Label on Anything Higher-Wattage, Like a Hair Dryer or Kettle, since Older Buildings Can Still Run a Mix of Voltages