Riyadh Air doesn't see itself becoming a "super-connecter" like Dubai's Emirates airline. It's banking on immense demand for travel out of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia's mountain destination of Leyja promises some of the most ambitious hotels ever made. Amounting to just 120 rooms between three properties, operators Habitas say they can make a global destination of it.
Saudi's Prince Al Waleed has invested in - or bought - some of the world's most famous hotels, including The Plaza in New York and Four Seasons in Paris. Now, he's adding hotels in his own country.
Behold, Thuwal Private Retreat: A private, buy-out-only island being developed in Saudi Arabia. While the kingdom's richest have been known to head to Maldives for such pleasures, they will now be available at home.