Saudi Arabia Culture, Etiquette & Language Essentials (Arabic (Najdi & Hejazi) (العربية (السعودية)))

10% at upscale sit-down restaurants if service charge is not included; 5–10 SAR for hotel bellhops or coffee servers; 15% VAT is already included in all displayed prices across Saudi Arabia. Desalinated tap water is clean for brushing teeth, while sealed bottled water (Nova, Berain, Tania — 1 to 2 SAR) is universally preferred for drinking.