{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Antara Living Riyadh","provider_url":"https:\/\/antaraliving.com\/blog","author_name":"antara@blog","author_url":"https:\/\/antaraliving.com\/blog\/author\/antarablog\/","title":"Making a splash in Saudi Arabia - Antara Living Riyadh","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"lFcqzwqYkY\"><a href=\"https:\/\/antaraliving.com\/blog\/2024\/07\/22\/making-a-splash-in-saudi-arabia\/\">Making a splash in Saudi Arabia<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/antaraliving.com\/blog\/2024\/07\/22\/making-a-splash-in-saudi-arabia\/embed\/#?secret=lFcqzwqYkY\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Making a splash in Saudi Arabia&#8221; &#8212; Antara Living Riyadh\" data-secret=\"lFcqzwqYkY\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/* ]]> *\/\n<\/script>\n","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/antaraliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Antara_08624.jpg","thumbnail_width":1024,"thumbnail_height":683,"description":"Living in a country with a desert climate, you might be thinking that water is going to be your best, and most fun escape from the heat other than air conditioning. And you\u2019d be quite right! Few things can compare with a dip or a dive in a bright blue pool, and letting crystal clear water wash over you. Or maybe you\u2019re the more adventurous type whose idea of a good time is taming waves on a surfboard or exploring the briny depths? Believe it or not, Saudi Arabia still has a lot to offer for you!\u00a0\u00a0While Riyadh itself is not a seaside city, you still have so many choices if you want to engage in water-based activities. In fact, you have two whole seas to choose from. A few hours\u2019 drive away to the east, lies Dammam, peering over the Persian Gulf, while a road trip away to the west lies Jeddah, looking over the Red Sea. Both cities offer their share of thrills, but more importantly, both cities boast beautiful beaches, a variety of water-based sports, and unique underwater sights for scuba divers both experienced and new to experience.\u00a0\u00a0However, driving to a different city is not a commute..."}