Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Saudi Arabia's Luxury Desert Train: A Palace on Rails
Saudi Arabia is building a super fancy train called 'Dream of the Desert' that will take you on a luxury ride through the desert.
It's like a moving palace with beautiful rooms and places to sit and relax.
It's going to be expensive, but it's part of Saudi Arabia's plan to make their country even better.
People on the internet are excited about it.
Saudi Arabia's first 5-star luxury train, 'Dream of the Desert', to launch in 2026
Features 14 carriages, 34 suites, majlis-style lounges, and desert-inspired interiors
Designed to function as a hotel, restaurant, and cultural experience
Prices estimated to range from $3,000 to over $5,000 per person for a one- to two-night journey
Aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 plan
- Who
- Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and Italy's Arsenale Group
- What
- Building a luxury train called 'Dream of the Desert'
- When
- Launch in 2026
- Where
- Desert areas of Saudi Arabia
- Why
- To provide a luxury experience and align with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 plan
- Train Name
- Dream of the Desert
- Carriages
- 14
- Suites
- 34
- Designer
- Arsenale Group, Italy