{"id":25636,"date":"2025-01-28T10:35:09","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T10:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/?p=25636"},"modified":"2025-01-28T10:35:09","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T10:35:09","slug":"dream-of-the-desert-all-you-need-to-know-about-saudi-arabias-first-luxury-train","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/dream-of-the-desert-all-you-need-to-know-about-saudi-arabias-first-luxury-train\/","title":{"rendered":"Dream of the Desert: All You Need to Know about Saudi Arabia\u2019s First Luxury Train"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Saudi Arabia is stepping into the world of luxury rail travel with its <strong>first-ever five-star train<\/strong>, the <strong>Dream of the Desert<\/strong>. Designed in collaboration between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sar.com.sa\/\">Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR)<\/a> and Italian hospitality experts <a href=\"https:\/\/arsenalegroup.com\/en\/home-en\/\">Arsenale<\/a>, this train promises to redefine opulent travel in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Blending modern elegance with Saudi Arabia\u2019s rich cultural heritage, the <strong>Dream of the Desert takes inspiration from the vast, golden landscapes and traditional Saudi architecture<\/strong>. From earthy tones and rich textiles to intricate patterns that nod to landmarks like Madain Saleh and Hail, every detail of the train has been thoughtfully designed.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C-pgD82tc43\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C-pgD82tc43\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Arsenale Group (@arsenalegroup)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arsenalegroup.com\/en\/dream-of-the-desert-en\/\">According to the project<\/a>, the train will have 14 carriages with just 34 suites. The Dream of the Desert offers a <strong>luxury itinerary<\/strong> that takes passengers <strong>from Riyadh to Al Qurayyat<\/strong>, <strong>passing through some of the Kingdom\u2019s most fascinating regions<\/strong>, including Al Qassim, Hail, and Al Jouf. The journey will offer an unforgettable way to explore Saudi Arabia&#8217;s diverse landscapes.<\/p>\n<p>Passengers can enjoy <strong>cultural programs<\/strong> that showcase Saudi traditions, while panoramic windows provide breathtaking views of the desert.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25638\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dream-of-the-desert-exterior_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dream-of-the-desert-exterior_1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dream-of-the-desert-exterior_1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dream-of-the-desert-exterior_1-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dining on board promises to be an equally remarkable experience. Imagine sitting in a beautifully designed lounge inspired by <strong>traditional Saudi majlis<\/strong>, complete with hand-carved wooden d\u00e9cor, while savoring dishes created by top chefs.<\/p>\n<p>The Dream of the Desert is expected to <strong>begin operations by the end of Q3 2026<\/strong>, aligning with Saudi Arabia\u2019s Vision 2030 initiative to boost high-end tourism and celebrate the Kingdom\u2019s cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned for more details on bookings and exclusive travel packages. For now, one thing is certain: the Dream of the Desert promises a once-in-a-lifetime journey through Saudi Arabia\u2019s heartland.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saudi Arabia is stepping into the world of luxury rail travel with its first-ever five-star train, the Dream of the Desert. Designed in collaboration between Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and Italian hospitality experts Arsenale, this train promises to redefine opulent travel in the region. 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