Originally Posted by BoSoxinBkk
I will be going to Riyadh next week for the first time. MY hotel options are Intercon or Four Seasons. I've picked IC as its close to the client, but is the FS considerably better?
My business associate say that taking taxis from the airport or around town are not a problem. He's a regular there, but I'm not sure for myself since I'll be going alone. Any views?
BTW, are visitors allowed to bring in a bottle of wine throgh Customs?
IC is nice and since it is close to the client it should be much more convenient because the traffic can be a pain sometimes.
And yes taking taxis at the airprort is ok, but if you can arrange a pick up service from the hotel, go for it...
If you bring your laptop, please make sure you don't have pictures of women somewhere saved. Any picture of women without abbaya 'could' offend them.
And no wine or any kind of alcohol, same goes for pork... It is forbidden and illegal...
If you want some tips for sightseeing or what to do, let me know....