Is smoking banned in public places in Saudi Arabia?
Partial ban
Saudi Arabia bans smoking in many public places and workplaces but allows it in some areas like private homes and certain venues.
Saudi Arabia is one of 46 countries classified “Partial ban” for public smoking bans — 35% of the 132 with data.
Source
- Taken from
- Wikipedia: List of smoking bans
- Last checked
- 17 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.
Nearby countries
- Kuwait
- Partial ban Kuwait bans indoor smoking in public places but exempts shisha parlours and has specific rules for malls.
- Bahrain
- Comprehensive ban Bahrain bans smoking in all closed public places, including restaurants, cafes, and public transport.
- Jordan
- Partial ban Jordan bans smoking in specific public buildings and transport but does not cover all enclosed public places like bars.
- United Arab Emirates
- Varies by region Smoking restrictions in the UAE vary by emirate, with Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, and Sharjah leading regulations in malls and beaches.
- Eritrea
- Partial ban Eritrea bans smoking in public places, indoor workspaces, and public transport, but there is an exception for bars.
- Israel
- Comprehensive ban Israel bans smoking in all enclosed public places and commercial areas.
Other laws in Saudi Arabia
- Drinking in Public
- Illegal
- Driving Age
- 16–17
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