Embassy of Djibouti in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; address 7433 Al Barud Salahuddin, 12434, Riyadh; phone +966114543182. Head of mission: Mr. Dya-Eddine Said…
Head of mission: Mr. Dya-Eddine Said Bamakhrama, Ambassador (as of 2010)
Also accredited to: Oman
Head of mission: Ali Moussa Mead, Consul General (as of 2010)
Djibouti offers a unique experience for visitors from Saudi Arabia, combining rich cultural heritage with its strategic location in the Horn of Africa. While its tourism infrastructure and income generation may not rank highly on a global scale, the country's untouched nature and cultural diversity can attract a segment of the 4.8 million Saudis who travel abroad annually. Some of these travelers may find Djibouti an appealing destination.
Djibouti's safety for tourists, including those from Saudi Arabia, is moderate. According to the Global Peace Index, Djibouti ranks 117th out of 160 countries, while Saudi Arabia ranks higher at 100th. Although specific murder rates for Djibouti are not available, Saudi Arabia has a low murder rate of 0.8 per 100,000 people. In terms of organized crime, Djibouti has lower scores in several categories compared to Saudi Arabia, indicating a better situation for mafia groups (1.5 in Djibouti vs. 3.0 in Saudi Arabia) and flora crime (2.0 vs. 5.0). However, Djibouti does have higher scores for foreign crime (6.0) compared to Saudi Arabia (3.0). Overall, while Djibouti is not as safe as Saudi Arabia, it has certain areas where crime is less prevalent. Tourists should exercise standard precautions while visiting.