Mariyam Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 (edited) I keep seeing the 'Visit Saudi' ads plastered on the hoardings on the boundary and on the screen/ laser hoardings. Why would anyone visit Saudi ( other than of course for Haj/Umrah)? Is it even a touristy/ tourist friendly place? Should there be a 'Visit Shirdi' ad also, so that the majority community doesn't feel discriminated against? Discuss. Edited April 10, 2023 by Mariyam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 I am not sure if "Visit Saudi" has got much to do with Haj, which indirectly could have played a part in motivating Saudi to promote its tourism industry. Saudi may be wanting to get a pie of the tourists visiting MENA countries such as Egypt, Israel, UAE, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singhvivek141 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 56 minutes ago, Mariyam said: I keep seeing the 'Visit Saudi' ads plastered on the hoardings on the boundary and on the screen/ laser hoardings. Why would anyone visit Saudi ( other than of course for Haj/Umrah)? Is it even a touristy/ tourist friendly place? Should there be a 'Visit Shirdi' ad also, so that the majority community doesn't feel discriminated against? Discuss. MBS has transformed that place to a large extent. Was there in Oct last year for 2 weeks, it has changed a lot in comparison to 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowl_out Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Apparently, it is very good now with MBS removing a lot of restrictions. You still need to make sure you don't "hurt the sentiments" of the peacefuls, but at least now Women can drive, and there are movie theaters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariyam Posted April 11, 2023 Author Share Posted April 11, 2023 9 hours ago, singhvivek141 said: MBS has transformed that place to a large extent. Was there in Oct last year for 2 weeks, it has changed a lot in comparison to 2014. 8 hours ago, bowl_out said: Apparently, it is very good now with MBS removing a lot of restrictions. You still need to make sure you don't "hurt the sentiments" of the peacefuls, but at least now Women can drive, and there are movie theaters I geddit that it has been terraformed by MBS and all that. But my question still remains: Would someone want to go there as a tourist for non work non religious purposes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevada Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 5 hours ago, Mariyam said: I geddit that it has been terraformed by MBS and all that. But my question still remains: Would someone want to go there as a tourist for non work non religious purposes? To shop for a flying carpet? Vijy, Laaloo, zen and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maniac Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 10 hours ago, Mariyam said: I geddit that it has been terraformed by MBS and all that. But my question still remains: Would someone want to go there as a tourist for non work non religious purposes? isn’t he building a siny city Vegas style with all casinos, bars etc in the opposite direction to the holy cities? aap haj jayiye, hum ummah wala vegas ghoomne jayenge Mariyam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowl_out Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 10 hours ago, Mariyam said: I geddit that it has been terraformed by MBS and all that. But my question still remains: Would someone want to go there as a tourist for non work non religious purposes? Probably not an average person, unless you have friends or relatives there. I plan to go to Saudi sometime. My wife grew up there, lived in Jeddah and Riyadh for 14 years and wants to revive her childhood memories maniac and Mariyam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velu Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 49 minutes ago, bowl_out said: Probably not an average person, unless you have friends or relatives there. I plan to go to Saudi sometime. My wife grew up there, lived in Jeddah and Riyadh for 14 years and wants to revive her childhood memories guessing you might have gotten a submissive wife Laaloo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikhil_cric Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Are there any remnants of pre Islamic or even early Islamic culture in Saudi that their tourism industry can promote ? I'd be interested in seeing them at some point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariyam Posted April 11, 2023 Author Share Posted April 11, 2023 1 hour ago, maniac said: isn’t he building a siny city Vegas style with all casinos, bars etc in the opposite direction to the holy cities? aap haj jayiye, hum ummah wala vegas ghoomne jayenge Yeh billi 100 chuhe khake Haj kar chuki hai! maniac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariyam Posted April 11, 2023 Author Share Posted April 11, 2023 6 hours ago, nevada said: To shop for a flying carpet? Does it have business class seating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maniac Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Love this impact player rule but not when used for trundlers like Mukesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laaloo Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 3 hours ago, velu said: guessing you might have gotten a submissive wife Doesn't matter. They all make you submissive after marriage velu, Mariyam and Throwaib_Chuckter 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vijy Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 11 hours ago, Mariyam said: Does it have business class seating? you could take a siesta on it. nevada and Mariyam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevada Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 15 hours ago, Mariyam said: Does it have business class seating? No, only sleeper berth. To ensure that you are properly attended and catered to duru g the flight, you can consider purchasing a magic lamp. Mariyam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechEng Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 22 hours ago, Laaloo said: Doesn't matter. They all make you submissive after marriage Attractive dommes beat anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throwaib_Chuckter Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Egypt, why even Petra has more on offer from an archaeological standpoint than SA at the moment. That rules out many "archaeo-tourists". From an entertainment/shopaholic standpoint, maybe there will be some takers. But would that exceed the current throng who frequent the Shopping festivals etc; is debatable. MBS is trying to diversify revenue streams (understandably) but it feels like build it and they will come. The lamp is flickering brighter but is it at its brightest yet ? Chuckte Raho TC Mariyam and Vijy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Merlyn Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 @Mariyam Hello Yam Apparently MBS is transforming Saudi into the next Dubai. So yea in couple of years people will be visiting Saudi for tourism purposes. Mariyam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollingstoned Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Aramco has been sponsoring WCs and IPLs for some time now, this is up that same alley and also imo to highlight the good relationship India has atm with Saudi Arabia. Mariyam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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