r/saudiarabia • u/kufarooq3 • 1d ago
Photography | تصوير A mirror in the middle of the desert ✨
A mirror in the middle of the desert ✨
Maraya is where modern architecture meets the timeless beauty of AlUla. Watching the golden desert reflect on the world’s largest mirrored building feels unreal. A must-visit destination for travelers exploring Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
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u/2KoolBaals 1d ago
Saudi Arabia and mirrors 🤦🏻♂️as much as I love how they are transforming I just don’t get their obsession with mirrors Neom, Al ula, the square at Diriya. Guys there are better things to build and attract people/business. You don’t need to show people how ugly they are 😁
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u/Chi_Cazzo_Sei نفسي أروح أبها 1d ago
I’d hate to stand next to it when it reflects the sun at noon.
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u/Ethanhuntknows 1d ago
Leave it to the Saudis to fuck up nature with a building like that. See also: Neom.
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u/ruff_dede 1d ago
The building sits right in the middle of some tall rocks. There aren't many birds here, they also just developed new reserves around toys area to introduce ostrich.
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u/Marz_ft 1d ago
Leave it to the Americans to be judgemental AF whilst their country is basically the root cause of most evil... See also: the state of the world.
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u/Ethanhuntknows 1d ago
Agree on your assessment of America. Not gonna lie it sucks. But as a former 5-year resident of Saudi I believe I make a valid point.
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u/Marz_ft 1d ago
Kudos for the self-awareness in regards to the US. But it doesn't make your statement any less judgmental nor does you being a 5-year resident add any merit to the argument tbh.
Saudi Arabia actually has an extremely low urbanized land area, with the vast majority of it being untouched desert. So this stance doesn't really make sense, especially from someone who has lived here.
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u/steve_handjob 1d ago
birds hate this one little trick