I Brought My Friend to SAUDI ARABIA (His First Time in Middle East!)

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    I'm back in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia! And this time I brought one of my best friends with me. It's his first time in an Arab country and first time in the Middle East. In this video we visit some of Riyadh's historical sites including Masmak Fort and Souq El Zal, spend time with some Saudi people, and get Eric's first impressions of Saudi Arabia.
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  • @ericbvids
    @ericbvids 2 роки тому +138

    Thanks to Doug and all my new friends in Saudi for making my visit so amazing! Yalla chain below! Go! 👇

  • @aram729
    @aram729 2 роки тому +122

    Regardless of the media that distorts the image of the Saudi people, the people of Saudi Arabia who are not portrayed by the media are great and genuine 🤍🤍

    • @alialiraqi8010
      @alialiraqi8010 2 роки тому

      There are no rights in the Arab countries. They are all thieves and dictatorships who speak about the regime are executed. The last victim in Saudi Arabia is a doctor. I liked the publication of Hezbollah. Its prisons are fifteen years. Why do you lie?

    • @altairauditore1398
      @altairauditore1398 2 роки тому

      The poeple are great. The government is shit.

  • @AN-wk5vs
    @AN-wk5vs 2 роки тому +13

    I lived in Saudi🇸🇦 all my childhood
    Im from Sudan 🇸🇩
    Today Im in Ireland 🇮🇪 doing a great scientific job, still cant stop missing 🇸🇦 and would like to say thanks as I had a great childhood and basic education in Saudi 🇸🇦

    • @reemmoha4917
      @reemmoha4917 Рік тому

      Thank you for your nice words we love sudanese🥰🇸🇦🇸🇩

  • @MEM2022
    @MEM2022 2 роки тому +122

    This country is in bucket list to visit, not only because I want to do hajj and umahr ( Im a convert in islam) but because I want to see how this country is and interested in learning more about the culture. The people that I have met from this country here in USA had been so kind to me always always always! hopefully, my husband and I get to visit Saudi Arabia very soon.

    • @snowstorm213
      @snowstorm213 2 роки тому +12

      The Saudi people are a peaceful, kind and hospitable people

    • @Ilhemworld
      @Ilhemworld 2 роки тому +3

      Same it's a dream to visit, I hope I'll be able to do it soon

    • @Sky-najd
      @Sky-najd 2 роки тому +2

      ماشاء الله
      تسعدنا زيارتك اختي

    • @Omar9878
      @Omar9878 2 роки тому

      You are more than welcome to your second country, KSA

    • @عائشه-ي1ع
      @عائشه-ي1ع 2 роки тому

      🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲

  • @manspeej
    @manspeej 2 роки тому +72

    The legend is back in Saudi, it's amazing to have you here, I love your videos I love how your videos help get rid of the false image most non arabs have of Saudi Arabia

  • @LukeGeeTravels
    @LukeGeeTravels 2 роки тому +59

    Would love to go to Saudi Arabia some day! Absolutely fascinated with the nature and the hospitality! 🇸🇦🇸🇦

    • @Omar-jy1gr
      @Omar-jy1gr 2 роки тому +4

      We will be looking forward to your visit someday brother Luke! 👊🏼😉

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels 2 роки тому +3

      @@Omar-jy1gr always hospitable, that is why I love the middle east❤️

    • @meemdzotb
      @meemdzotb 2 роки тому +3

      Thank you brother and we welcome you to Saudi Arabia 👍🏻❤️

    • @deemamusaed4446
      @deemamusaed4446 2 роки тому +1

      its riyadh season now come

    • @badralsharif6575
      @badralsharif6575 2 роки тому +2

      You are most welcome to visit anytime Luke!

  • @WM_official
    @WM_official 2 роки тому +8

    Been living in Riyadh. And I can say that this country is amazing.

  • @AnaLuiza-pc3zo
    @AnaLuiza-pc3zo 2 роки тому +64

    Wow what a beautiful city greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷♥️🇸🇦

    • @snowstorm213
      @snowstorm213 2 роки тому +9

      The Saudi people are a peaceful, kind and hospitable people

  • @Im_Firas
    @Im_Firas Рік тому +4

    Salam Doug it’s really nice of you mentioning how we deal using our right hand. It shows respect and it’s mostly the clean one. Part of our religion and Culture 7:08

  • @speartpg7024
    @speartpg7024 2 роки тому +37

    Welcome to Saudi Arabia again I was waiting for this 😂 🇸🇦♥️

  • @es8531
    @es8531 2 роки тому +16

    The best thing is that people are friendly. You walk in the market, and maybe sit down with people and chat casually. And you should accept the gift of course 😅💙

  • @sbug2705
    @sbug2705 2 роки тому +33

    You have a really genuine affection for Saudi Arabia and it’s people. That is wonderful.
    Will you ever come to Australia?
    We would love to see you here.

    • @doug_barnard
      @doug_barnard  2 роки тому +8

      it's on my list!

    • @amjaad2377
      @amjaad2377 2 роки тому +1

      and I have a really genuine affection for Australia (: I was living there for a few years and I would love to go back.

  • @danaali934
    @danaali934 2 роки тому +5

    thank u for presenting our lovely country in a beautiful way like it deserves 💚

  • @Wra8h
    @Wra8h 2 роки тому +19

    It hasn't been a law anymore for quite a while to close the shops during prayer, it's optional but some shops/staff choose to because they're used to taking breaks.

  • @VeraLucia-hm7ru
    @VeraLucia-hm7ru 2 роки тому +17

    Love from Brazil 🇧🇷

  • @bareto776
    @bareto776 2 роки тому +32

    I'm in love with this country I wish I'll be there someday, nice video as always!

  • @ranim2924
    @ranim2924 2 роки тому +15

    Doug I loved your vlog and I just spent a whole day binge watching your Vlogs especially the ones in Saudi Arabia, for me, I never saw someone filmed Saudi the way you did .. greetings from Yemen.

  • @بنتالسعوديهوافتخر-غ2د

    Welcome back to Saudi Arabia and I am waiting for your experience in Saudi Arabia for the second time. I wish you a nice trip in Saudi Arabia 🤍🇸🇦

  • @fghdfhd242
    @fghdfhd242 Рік тому +2

    تحية إلى اخونة 🇸🇦❤🇮🇶

  • @vincentdicillo3567
    @vincentdicillo3567 2 роки тому +14

    Because of you I am taking a trip to Saudi Arabia January 7 so excited to see you there now!

    • @doug_barnard
      @doug_barnard  2 роки тому +2

      awesome!! I won't be here then but i hope you enjoy it!!!

    • @snowstorm213
      @snowstorm213 2 роки тому +2

      I advise you to visit Boulevard City, which is located in Riyadh. It is a really amazing place

    • @doug_barnard
      @doug_barnard  2 роки тому

      @@snowstorm213 haha check my videos from last year.

    • @zizou876
      @zizou876 2 роки тому +1

      Last year is the past, believe me you will be chucked by the new cites from around the world inside it, Greece, egypt, china…etc
      And of course you will save traveling money by this visit 😂

    • @MX009m
      @MX009m 2 роки тому

      How is your journey my friend? If you need help with anything you can ask

  • @Ibrahim-nn8in
    @Ibrahim-nn8in 2 роки тому +6

    Welcome back to Saudi my G
    I’m noticing ur deep affection to the land and ppl 😂u one of us now ..
    D from Riyadh 🇸🇦
    Enjoy ur stay 🙌

    • @rakanrakan1214
      @rakanrakan1214 2 роки тому

      شفت حركة المطوع الي قام من كرسيه من اول ماسمع انه من امريكا صراحه حركه حقيره

    • @Sky-najd
      @Sky-najd 2 роки тому

      @@rakanrakan1214
      راح للمزاد و ترى مو وحدة حتى العم الي كان جنبه قام ايش التحسس ذا

    • @rakanrakan1214
      @rakanrakan1214 2 роки тому

      @@Sky-najd لا تفرق ابو دقن ركزي لما قال من امريكا ابو دقن فز قام وكانه شاف جني

  • @amadn9464
    @amadn9464 2 роки тому +9

    I’ve been watching your old Saudi vlogs recently glad to watch this.

  • @ShoodyKSA
    @ShoodyKSA 2 роки тому +6

    Welcome Doug 💖 It's really good to see you back in Saudi, Please enjoy 💗

  • @bb.1.n
    @bb.1.n 2 роки тому +7

    finally! I was waiting for you to come back to Saudi Arabia Welcome Douglas❤

  • @user-qtgx
    @user-qtgx 2 роки тому +6

    Welcome back Goug and Eric , it’s pleasure for us to see you again and watching your vlogs❤️❤️

  • @manspeej
    @manspeej 2 роки тому +9

    6:27 that guy is saying "700! 700!" He's trying to sell the record player and he's saying it costs 700 riyals which is $186

  • @jaaaaaaaaana
    @jaaaaaaaaana 2 роки тому +8

    The streets of Riyadh miss you 🥺🇺🇸🇸🇦

  • @yasseraltamimi6171
    @yasseraltamimi6171 2 роки тому +6

    Welcome back Doug! Happy to see you back in Saudi!

  • @AHMED1446
    @AHMED1446 2 роки тому +4

    You are welcome again our friend 🇸🇦🌹👏🏻

  • @latinsalahibrahimalnaseer7866
    @latinsalahibrahimalnaseer7866 Рік тому +1

    This is actually really cool because I’m from Saudi Arabia, but right now I’m in Dubai, but when I go to Saudi Arabian I live in riyals

  • @ana123abody
    @ana123abody 2 роки тому +6

    Welcome to Saudi Arabia

  • @TheSoooooooooooo
    @TheSoooooooooooo 2 роки тому +9

    I love that you are the tour guide now 😆😍

  • @qeai
    @qeai 2 роки тому +3

    We welcome you anytime and love having you ❤🇸🇦

  • @theoadelaidabondocabe7261
    @theoadelaidabondocabe7261 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks you so much for this remarkable video that is released today from Saudi Arabia in November of 2022.I really LOVE to watch your great videos in joy 2022❤❤❤

  • @RetroLine911
    @RetroLine911 2 роки тому +4

    yay your back In Saudi Arabia my favorite country and Riyadh is my hometown and Eric know a little bit of Arabic basic words

  • @bh_969
    @bh_969 2 роки тому +2

    Welcome to Saudi Arabia and thank you for showing my country in the best way through your lens to foreign communities.💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

  • @Streaming-Reality
    @Streaming-Reality 2 роки тому +4

    Oh my God I love all of your study videos thank you so much thank you for releasing this great job

  • @Salem-F
    @Salem-F 2 роки тому +1

    Welcome.. I am happy to see you again in my country. I wish you a good stay

  • @_95iiii
    @_95iiii Рік тому

    Wow doug, I didn’t watch your videos for long time , but now i see big change with your information and your Arabic language, i like it keep learning 🎉

  • @samaralshehri9663
    @samaralshehri9663 2 роки тому +12

    We're so glad you're back. Please enjoy your trip

  • @Omar-jy1gr
    @Omar-jy1gr 2 роки тому +14

    Welcome back brother Doug! Your presence here makes Saudi glowing! 🤩
    Prayer time issue :-
    It is extremely important for Muslims to pray each prayer during its specific time. Lately the law changed and made it up to the store owner if they want to close the shop for prayer or leave it open and pray inside the shop or split their employees into half that way one half can pray while the other half takes care of the customers, and when the first half is done praying the other half goes to pray while the first half of the employees go back to work. This way everyone is happy the Muslims are praying on time and the customers are not being delayed and irritated.

    • @alialiraqi8010
      @alialiraqi8010 2 роки тому

      They pray, cut off heads, blow up markets and schools, kill children and women, and say God is great

  • @omaralghamdi3403
    @omaralghamdi3403 2 роки тому +2

    All visitors to Saudi Arabia are most welcome 💙💙

  • @faris4767
    @faris4767 2 роки тому +2

    We hope you will stay for a while in Saudi Arabia. We welcome you and Eric❤️❤️

  • @mn.5954
    @mn.5954 2 роки тому +2

    Finally in Riyadh I am so excited to see this video after the exams week 🥹📚

  • @a.k.alobaid
    @a.k.alobaid 2 роки тому +2

    Doug welcom to Saudi Arabia Saudi people happy to have you and your friend

  • @NamlessKing
    @NamlessKing 2 роки тому +9

    Nice to see you again in SA , I hope to see your Vlogs in NEOM first stage 2025 and The Line 2040 🥳

  • @محمدرضا-ج9ي5ر
    @محمدرضا-ج9ي5ر 2 роки тому +13

    جولة جميلة ❤ 🇮🇶🇸🇦

  • @tommybarnard9781
    @tommybarnard9781 2 роки тому +5

    Barch!!!! Love seeing you buddies together!!

  • @zoneone3855
    @zoneone3855 2 роки тому +1

    i really enjoyed it a lot :) .. happy to see you again here, you are so welcome Doug ❤

  • @ابومازن-ب7ر
    @ابومازن-ب7ر 2 роки тому +3

    Wellcome to Riyadh,Doug😍and that's what i thought that you'll come back to Saudi Arabia.was waiting for this moment🫶🏻

    • @doug_barnard
      @doug_barnard  2 роки тому +1

      thanks so much, happy to be back!

  • @theoadelaidabondocabe7261
    @theoadelaidabondocabe7261 2 роки тому +2

    Congratulations to you for this remarkable video from Saudi Arabia released today in November of 2022❤❤❤

  • @RealAkul1M
    @RealAkul1M 2 роки тому +4

    Love From 🇧🇩

  • @bero0ogh507
    @bero0ogh507 2 роки тому +1

    Hello again and welcome to your friend, we are very happy about that and he also tells his friend to tell you in English that he hasn't seen you for a while and misses you7:46😂😂

  • @b0zj
    @b0zj 2 роки тому +2

    Welcome back ♥️♥️

  • @hasanalharbi203
    @hasanalharbi203 2 роки тому +2

    Welcome, glad to see you again in Saudi Arabia.

  • @ريمانالشهري-ش5م
    @ريمانالشهري-ش5م 2 роки тому +2

    You did not return to Saudi Arabia, but to your second country. We are your family and this is your country. Welcome

  • @moonkey5080
    @moonkey5080 Рік тому

    Great video, thank you for sharing!

  • @sumayyahkl4404
    @sumayyahkl4404 2 роки тому +3

    Doug is very hilarious person. Take love from Bangladesh

  • @fasalfasal-iw1og
    @fasalfasal-iw1og 2 роки тому +2

    Welcome 🇸🇦

  • @سلطان906-س9ط
    @سلطان906-س9ط 2 роки тому +2

    الحمدلله جيت السعودية وتسوي فلوق 😭❤

  • @i6ana
    @i6ana 2 роки тому +6

    finally Riyadh I hope to go to it again it's fun 🤩

  • @alialharthi10
    @alialharthi10 2 роки тому +2

    I enjoyed the video like I never been there i hope you and Eric have a very save nice trip ❤

  • @az000zf3
    @az000zf3 2 роки тому +4

    Arabic cafe ❌
    Saudi cafe ✅
    لايك عشان يقراها ويصحح بعض المفاهيم الثقافيه الصحيحة 👍

  • @Iixllo0o
    @Iixllo0o 2 роки тому +2

    Welcome back Douglas to Saudi 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @املالزهراني-ح6ج
    @املالزهراني-ح6ج 5 місяців тому

    As soon as the call to prayer is made, immediately or after five minutes, they start praying. This always does not change at all.

  • @AsadAlBangali
    @AsadAlBangali 2 роки тому +1

    I’m so happy to see the saudi vlogs again

  • @non-blogger
    @non-blogger 2 роки тому

    You are absolutely correct Doug. Shops are no longer obliged to close during prayer times. You'll see plenty (if not all) of the shops in the city center would stay open.

  • @muaath_5
    @muaath_5 2 роки тому +3

    Finally you did the correct thing by hanging out about 5-6 PM.
    In your old videos you were outside in 3 PM. It's really hot.
    Also I advice you to stay until 10-11 PM. almost all of the people stay until that time.

  • @ulose3489
    @ulose3489 2 роки тому +1

    Welcome back Doug ✌🏼

  • @azizbader9087
    @azizbader9087 2 роки тому +1

    You’re welcome at any time in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦🤝🏻🇺🇸

  • @DarkeDZoro
    @DarkeDZoro 2 роки тому +1

    welcome back 🤚🏻🤚🏻🤚🏻🤚🏻🤚🏻🤍🤍

  • @bkvp6299
    @bkvp6299 2 роки тому

    Only on Friday, shops and markets in the past and present are closed. But it is not obligatory to close on the regular days of prayer

  • @3liberm123
    @3liberm123 2 роки тому +5

    Amazing vlog😍
    For Prayer time. The new update is dependent on the shop owner’s If he want close for praying or still opening👍🏻

    • @blueocean9884
      @blueocean9884 2 роки тому

      Sure amazing, he never goes to labor camps or interviews oppressed laborers. How much this guy has been paid by the Saudis to polish and galamorize a hell hole?

    • @blueocean9884
      @blueocean9884 2 роки тому

      Sure amazing, he never goes to labor camps or interviews oppressed laborers. How much this guy has been paid by the Saudis to polish and galamorize a hell hole?

  • @سبحاناللهوبحمدهسبحاناللهال-ص4ج

    Welcome to Saudi Arabia again😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @aek1266
    @aek1266 6 місяців тому

    6:19 guys I'm not sure but I think we have woody the woodpecker with us in Saudi Arabia

  • @muteb2442
    @muteb2442 2 роки тому

    Oh I'm back my friend welcome back to Saudi Arabia

  • @fayeabdulateef802
    @fayeabdulateef802 2 роки тому

    Welcome back Doug. Have a nice time😊, 🌷

  • @Sbrngah
    @Sbrngah 2 роки тому

    Welcome to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, I hope your friend is enjoying

  • @Janagetsit7
    @Janagetsit7 2 роки тому +1

    YOU SHOULD GO TO BOULEVARD WORLD!!!! ITS AMAZING!

  • @jkhushmani
    @jkhushmani 2 роки тому +2

    Perhaps, next time you visit KSA, you should visit other provinces in KSA, should go to Aseer, Albaha and Jizan. I had the pleasure of visiting those areas. the most wonderful people ever, and nature is out of this world. A hiker's paradise. A guy has never seen so many different colors of the mountains. The geology is a something to ponder. Literally you can go from 40°c to 15°c, in less than 45min when you climb the Aqabat (mountain pass).
    Specially Abha City, is AMAZING. Fifa a city on top of a mountain of very steep slopes. Go there and thank me later!!😁

    • @doug_barnard
      @doug_barnard  2 роки тому

      i have videos from Aseer from last year on my channel! check the Saudi Arabia playlist on my channel

  • @mohammedmessaoudi2882
    @mohammedmessaoudi2882 2 роки тому +1

    your friend looks like a Jedi from star wars when he wear FARWA

  • @IbrahimKaisyVlogs
    @IbrahimKaisyVlogs 2 роки тому

    Next time u visit we can tour u more around the kingdom insha Allah
    Watching from Riyadh

  • @ZlatanTN
    @ZlatanTN 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing again bro i hobe i visit saudia arabia one day or any arabic county by the way I'm from Tunisia

  • @thegirlwithnoname6446
    @thegirlwithnoname6446 2 роки тому

    Some shops closes and some shops don’t,, but mostly souqs close off for prayer time unlike the modern shops and malls ..

  • @خالدالشريف-ش9ف
    @خالدالشريف-ش9ف 2 роки тому +1

    Welcome to saudi arabia 🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦💚💚💚❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @رُمح-ذ8ن
    @رُمح-ذ8ن 2 роки тому +3

    مرحبا دقلاس ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇸🇦👋🏼

  • @badralsharif6575
    @badralsharif6575 2 роки тому

    Welcome back Doug!

  • @sameernaveed8935
    @sameernaveed8935 2 роки тому +1

    Welcome back 🎉

  • @Sky-najd
    @Sky-najd 2 роки тому +1

    صديقك رائع
    يتعلم لغة البلد الذي يزوره 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @themaskaraltd9235
    @themaskaraltd9235 2 роки тому

    Nice to see your wonderful blog on Saudi Arabia Thanks for sharing a wonderful blog about places and food in Saudi Arabia

  • @Sky-najd
    @Sky-najd 2 роки тому

    شكرا لصاحب البشت
    انت كريم و تشرف دولتنا

  • @salaam1089
    @salaam1089 2 роки тому +1

    Luv to see you again in Saudi

  • @Mazen_Almalki
    @Mazen_Almalki 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video

  • @mashh0o0r
    @mashh0o0r 2 роки тому

    Welcome back Doug .. welcome Eric ♥️

  • @hgucker3845
    @hgucker3845 2 роки тому +1

    This looked like a great trip

  • @dromda489
    @dromda489 2 роки тому +2

    الله على الجمال والكرم العربي ..

  • @user-tb5hs6pf2m
    @user-tb5hs6pf2m 2 роки тому +5

    13:00 yeah you're right, last time u came it was mandatory to close your shop, but now most ppl close so they can go pray especially in those places

  • @YAf45
    @YAf45 2 роки тому

    Loving this video.

  • @AdemMrman
    @AdemMrman 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for letting people know that saudi isnt an bad country

  • @anaahmad179
    @anaahmad179 2 роки тому

    shops are no longer required to close during prayer time, but remains optional.