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Dream of the Desert: A sneak peek into Saudi Arabia’s royal train journey | Travel

June 11, 2025 3 Min Read
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The passengers will be in the lap of luxury as the train covers 800 miles from Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, to the border with Jordon, which is on the northwest side. Photo:  Arsenale S.P.A./Saudi Arabia Railways
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Luxurious prepare journeys have all the time enchanted vacationers all around the world. Saudi Arabia is the newest entrant into the world of luxurious prepare journey, because the nation launches its first luxurious prepare, ‘Dream of the Desert,’ in 2026. Passengers can take pleasure in a pleasant prepare journey by way of the huge expanse of desert landscapes that provide breathtaking pure scenes. The prepare gives world-class amenities and exuberant interiors that pay homage to Saudi Arabia’s vibrant cultural heritage.

Transferring palaceThe Dream of Desert’s 14 carriages could have 34 luxurious personal suites. The lavishly designed interiors draw inspiration from the deserts of Saudi Arabia. The opulent interiors characteristic shades of hues impressed by the recent sand dunes of the desert, luxurious upholstery, and intricately carved decorative items. Every suite could have personal baths that promise luxurious and indulgence. Some suites could even have scorching bathtubs. Sipping chilly champagne within the scorching tub whereas having fun with the scintillating desert panorama will likely be a singular expertise.

In the meantime, the menu has been curated fastidiously to cater to the visitors’ palettes. From conventional Arab dishes to worldwide delicacies, the visitors can select from tons of of dishes ready by internationally famend cooks utilizing recent elements. The extravagant lounges are the right spots for the passengers to relaxation, learn books and even take pleasure in heat conversations with their family members. Some lounges will even have glass ceilings, turning the starry sky right into a roof at night time. Moreover, specifically designed cigar bars and mini cinematic lounges will make the prepare journey an unforgettable luxurious expertise.

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Native artwork kinds, music, and legends will likely be integrated into the premier prepare journey by cooperating with the cultural ministry. The Saudi Arabian Railways (SAR) has been working with Italian hospitality firm Arsenale Group to design and fee the Dream of the Desert.

When journey meets heritageHejaz Railway, a historic railroad connecting Damascus and Medina, has been a logo of non secular reckoning and unity. Drawing inspiration from this legendary prepare service, Dream of the Desert will reimagine a prepare journey by way of the spectacular desert panorama by including a contact of recent luxurious. The prepare departs from the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh, and runs to the northern province of Al Qurayyat. The passengers will get an opportunity to see historic locations like Hail and plenty of UNESCO heritage websites alongside the best way.

When will it’s launched?The Dream of the Desert will probably make its inaugural journey by the third quarter of 2026. In the meantime, the value of the tickets and numerous tour packages will likely be introduced quickly.

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