The Oberoi Madina is located in Madina AlMunawara, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The hotel is in the city center and overlooking Masjid AlNabawi AlSharief, (The Prophet Mosque), the most important attraction for visitors of Madina AlMunawara.
The OBEROI, MADINA
Madina Oberoi 1880, Abizar Road Madina Almunawara Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
+966 14 828 22 22, +91-11-23890606
info.tmdo@oberoihotels.com
Saudi Arabia is a desert country, with very mild winters and very hot summers.
Seasons of year | Season time | Maximum temperature | Minimum temperature | Rainfall |
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | April to October | 129.2°F (54°C) | 91.4°F (33°C) | Nil |
Winter | December and January | 91.4°F (33°C) | 44.6°F (7°C) | Nil |
Visas are issued for business and work, to visit close relatives, and for transit and religious visits.
Visas for tourism are issued only for approved tour groups following organised itineraries.
All visas require a sponsor, can take a few weeks to process, and must be obtained prior to arrival.
Women visitors are required to be met by their sponsor upon arrival.
Passports valid for at least six months.
The currency is called Saudi Arabian Riyal (SR).
Most foreign currencies can be exchanged at commercial banks and private money changers. Please note that the latter are not endorsed by Oberoi Hotels & Resorts.
MasterCard, American Express and Visa are all widely accepted.
Travellers’ cheques are widely accepted although they can be hard to change.
We would be happy to help with foreign currency exchange in Saudi. Please ask the concierge upon arrival.
Tropical or lightweight clothing that covers the arms and legs completely.
The official language is Arabic. English is spoken in business circles.
Bank notes in any currency less than the value of SAR 60,000; Currency exceeding this value must be declared.
It is advisable to contact an Embassy of Saudi Arabia for specific information regarding customs requirements.