The five -star journey on the sand; Dream of Saudi Arabia’s first luxurious train

The Dream of the Desert train will serve its passengers in the year 6 and become the first five -star rail service in the Middle East. Currently, traveling with luxury trains has received much attention, and several new and renovated rail services around the world have attracted global enthusiasm for a slow recreation trip. With the launch of the desert dream train in Saudi Arabia, the Middle East will also have its first luxury train service. Below we will discuss the details and features of this luxury entertainment train. (CNTRAVELER)

The desert dream train is set to take passengers on a vast desert scenery in Saudi Arabia. The train will start its route from Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, and will continue to travel within 2 kilometers to al -Qur’ati in the northern province of Al -Jawf. In the meantime, the dream of the desert shows some of Saudi Arabia’s most beautiful natural landscapes. The planned route that takes one to two days, passes through the al -Qasim, Kahali and Al -Jawf areas. These areas are on the sidelines of the King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Nature Reserve, and eventually ends about 2 kilometers from the Jordanian border.

Photographer: Unknown / Courtesy Saudi Arabia Railways

The Saudi Railway Dream Train (SAR) was built by the Arsenale Group Italian Hotel Company. The train will include 2 wagons and 2 luxury suites.

At first glance at the interior of the train, designed by Lebanese architect, Aline Asmar D’Amman, there are luxurious ceilings with gold ornaments, cafes with exquisite tiles and precious velvet benches showing signs of Saudi tradition. The acceptance section is inspired by traditional living spaces and is decorated with inlaid wood and colors inspired by desert sand. Also, special art pieces are being built with Saudi heritage and culture to be installed on the train corridors, and the menus are prepared by local and international chefs.

Photographer: Unknown / Courtesy Saudi Arabia Railways

News about the dream of the desert is one of several news in Saudi Arabia’s efforts to become a leading tourist destination. It plans to attract 5 million visitors by the end of this decade. Last year, there were numerous news about the development of hotels and residences throughout the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These areas include the ancient city of Alula, the beaches and islands of the Red Sea, Sindalah Island as part of the massive Neum project and the historical town of Diryah.

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