Saudi Arabia: A Country Where Eastern Fairy Tale Ends | Traditions, Pilgrims, Hadj

Saudi Arabia. Severe restrictions and public punishment, splendid Arabic princes and hookah fumes. But what about the modern East? Today, we’ll learn to have fun in a land of sobriety, try to get used to luxury, visit an expat compound, see Formula 1 race track and Al Nassr capital, and find out why Saudis come to the seaside and remain in their cars. And I’ve got a surprise for you: I found a tree that looks exactly like me!
Watch this video to see how traditions and freedom struggle in the modern Middle East. And please, don’t ever rent a car in Saudi Arabia!

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro: Saudi Arabia without filming permission
01:42 Kings, business, and wonders of Riyadh
09:23 Freedom of the Diplomatic Quarter
14:55 Expat life in compounds
17:19 Coffee and cocktails in Saudi Arabia
24:58 Old-fashioned McDonalds and gender separation
26:55 How to have fun in the Middle East: posh mall and luxury
37:36 Fantastic projects: New Murabba, Mukaab, and Neom
46:39 Saudi Vision 2030: Freedom and football
1:02:32 Heat, skyscrapers, and Formula 1 in Jeddah
1:10:46 No miracle in the Jeddah suburbs
1:16:45 How to visit Mecca? Kaaba and Islamic rituals
1:23:54 Al Balad: an attempt to save historical heritage
1:35:28 How to get a divorce in Islamic marriage?
1:39:14 Restrictions and public punishments
1:42:29 Barbie in Islamic cinema
1:46:54 Who’s to blame for the worst traffic ever?
1:51:56 Migrants in Saudi Arabia
1:57:07 Diriyah: let’s pretend I’m a tourist
2:02:54 Conclusion: ancient place losing its identity