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United States
الولايات المتحدة · Asia
The world's most iconic destinations in one country. New York's skyline, Grand Canyon's vastness, Disney World's magic, and California's golden coast.
👥 Visitor Impressions — People & Safety
Americans are open, direct, and service-oriented. Tipping is obligatory — 15-20% on restaurant bills. The country is enormous with massive internal diversity. Arab-Americans are a significant community, especially in Michigan, New York and California.
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Plan Your TripAll the booking links you need, in one place
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Weather & Prices by MonthTap any month for detailsJanuary
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-3°/5°
Cold in north — warm in south
Moderate
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February
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-2°/6°
Cold north — good south
Moderate
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March
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2°/13°
Spring beginning — varied
Moderate
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April
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8°/18°
Beautiful spring
High
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May
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13°/22°
Excellent spring — pre-summer
High
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June
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18°/27°
Summer begins
High
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July
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22°/32°
Peak summer — school holidays
High
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August
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22°/31°
Late summer — still busy
High
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September
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17°/26°
Excellent autumn — best value
High
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October
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11°/21°
Beautiful autumn
High
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November
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5°/14°
Autumn cooling — Thanksgiving
Moderate
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December
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0°/9°
Christmas — festive and cold north
Moderate
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Budget
Moderate
High
Very Expensive
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Entry & Visa Requirements (Saudi Passport)Visa Type
ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)
Duration
90 days
Cost
$21
Processing Time
Instant to 72 hours
📋 Requirements:
✓ Valid Saudi passport✓ Online ESTA application at esta.cbp.dhs.gov✓ Payment card✓ Return ticket✓ Hotel address
🔗 Useful links:
⚠️ Apply ESTA online before travel. Usually instant approval. Valid for 2 years or until passport expiry.
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Cost of a One-Week Trip (Per Person)🎒
Budget
$660 — $935
per week / per person
Hotel/night~$70
TypeHostel or budget hotel outside downtown
Food/day~$22
TypeFast casual restaurants, food trucks and ethnic areas
Transport/day~$12
💡 New York's ethnic neighborhoods (Flushing, Jackson Heights, Dearborn) offer world-class cheap food including halal
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Mid-Range
$1760 — $2640
per week / per person
Hotel/night~$200
Type4-star hotel in Times Square, Midtown or Beverly Hills area
Food/day~$60
TypeMid-range American restaurants and international dining
Transport/day~$20
💡 The American diner breakfast is one of the world's great cheap meals — eggs, pancakes, coffee for under $15
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Luxury
$5500 — $11000
per week / per person
Hotel/night~$600
TypeThe Plaza New York, Beverly Hills Hotel or equivalent
Food/day~$150
TypeMichelin-starred dining — New York has the most Michelin stars of any city
Transport/day~$50
💡 A helicopter flight over Manhattan at sunset followed by dinner at a starred restaurant is New York's ultimate experience
⚠️ Costs are estimates — may vary by season
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Muslim-Friendly Rating6.7
out of 10
Religion
Christianity (majority) — highly secular and pluralistic — Muslims (1%)
Christianity (majority) — highly secular and pluralistic — Muslims (1%)
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Safety
7/10
Generally safe in tourist areas. Research specific neighborhoods. Wide variation by city and area.
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Muslim-Friendly
6/10
Arab-American communities in Michigan (Dearborn), New York, California. Halal growing in major cities. Mosques in all major centers.
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Food
6/10
Halal growing rapidly in major cities. New York, LA, Chicago, Dearborn excellent. Research smaller cities. Halal apps helpful.
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Value for Money
6/10
Variable — can be expensive (NYC, SF) or reasonable (Miami, Chicago). Shop around. Flight cost adds significantly.
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Arab Hospitality
7/10
Americans are generally open and welcoming. Arab-American communities large and welcoming. Tourist areas well-prepared.
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Ease of Navigation
6/10
New York and Chicago public transport excellent. Most of USA requires a car. Uber/Lyft everywhere.
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Family-Friendly
9/10
Outstanding for families. Disney World, Universal Studios, National Parks, beaches — the ultimate family destination.
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Tourist SIM Cards📱 T-Mobile Tourist SIM
50GB
$40 / SIM
Best nationwide coverage
📱 AT&T Tourist
30GB
$35 / SIM
Excellent in cities
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Getting Around📱
Uber / Lyft ⭐
Essential across the USA — the default way to get around cities without a car
Best for tourists
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New York Subway ⭐
NYC's subway — buy a MetroCard. Most other US cities require a car
Best for tourists
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Domestic Flights
Essential for cross-country — Southwest, United, Delta. Book 3-4 weeks ahead for best prices
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Rental Car
Essential outside NYC and Chicago — the USA is built for cars
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Best Areas to StayTap to open in Google Maps
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Top Attractions & Activities🗽
New York City
The most exciting city on Earth — Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State, Broadway
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Grand Canyon
One of the planet's most awe-inspiring natural wonders — no photograph prepares you for the scale
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Disney World — Orlando
The world's largest theme park resort — the ultimate family destination
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Las Vegas
The world's entertainment capital — shows, restaurants, desert hikes and non-stop spectacle
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San Francisco
Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Lombard Street and the most dramatic harbour in North America
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Yellowstone National Park
The world's first national park — geysers, bison, hot springs and pristine wilderness