Saudi Arabia has announced the first luxury train in the Middle East. Called Dream of the Desert, the train promises to offer a luxurious and eye-opening journey through Saudi Arabia.
- The 800-mile trip will begin in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital city, and travel northwest toward the border with Jordan.
- The journey will conclude at Al-Qurayat, near the Jordanian border. Passengers will be able to book one or two-night trips.
- The route will pass through long stretches of scenic deserts and UNESCO World Heritage archeological sites.
- The luxury train is a partnership between the state-owned railway company Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and the Italian hospitality company Arsenale Group.
- Dream of the Desert will have 40 cars and will carry 82 passengers, with a fine dining restaurant and a lounge bar, among other amenities.
