Digital Guidebooks for Saudi Arabian Hosts

Welcome the world to Saudi Arabia with professional multilingual guidebooks for your rental property.

Saudi Arabia's tourism sector is transforming under Vision 2030, with the Kingdom targeting 150 million annual visitors. Short-term rentals are growing rapidly in Riyadh, Jeddah, AlUla, and emerging destinations like NEOM and the Red Sea coast. Saudi hosts serve both domestic travelers (Saudis love staycations) and a growing wave of international visitors experiencing the Kingdom for the first time. A digital guidebook is essential for bridging cultural expectations and providing the information guests need.

Hosting challenges in Saudi Arabia

  • Rapidly evolving regulations: Saudi Arabia's STR regulations are evolving quickly under Vision 2030. The Saudi Tourism Authority is implementing new licensing frameworks.
  • Cultural guidance essential: International guests need clear guidance on cultural norms, prayer times, dress codes, and local customs to have a respectful and enjoyable stay.
  • First-time international visitors: Many guests are visiting Saudi Arabia for the first time. They need more detailed guidance than seasoned travelers to established destinations.
  • Language barriers: While Arabic is the primary language, guests arrive speaking English, French, Urdu, Hindi, Indonesian, and many other languages.
  • Seasonal extremes: Summer temperatures can exceed 50C in some regions. Guests need clear guidance on planning outdoor activities and staying safe.

Popular booking platforms in Saudi Arabia

  • Airbnb: Growing presence in Saudi Arabia's major cities
  • Booking.com: Popular with international visitors to Saudi Arabia
  • Gathern: Saudi homegrown vacation rental platform
  • Almosafer: Saudi travel platform (owned by Seera Group)
  • Agoda: Growing presence for Asian travelers to Saudi Arabia

Guidebook tips for Saudi Arabia hosts

  • Include prayer times schedule and qibla direction in every guidebook
  • Add cultural guidance: dress modestly in public, respect prayer times, no public displays of affection
  • Include transportation info — Uber and Careem are available in major cities
  • Add restaurant hours (vary during Ramadan) and halal dining info
  • Include emergency numbers (911 for police, 997 for ambulance, 998 for fire)
  • Add weekend info — Saudi weekend is Friday-Saturday, malls and restaurants have different hours

StayScan is a digital guidebook for Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com and Agoda hosts: one QR code gives guests Wi-Fi, check-in steps, house rules and local tips in 30+ languages. Create your guidebook with a 30-day free trial, no credit card required.