Tents are supported by poles, and rooms are created by curtains which separate the family's sleeping and cooking area from where the guests are received. The lifestyle of the Bedouins has changed little during the Kingdom's phenomenal program of modernization. Driving through some of the Kingdom's larger cities, in modern neighborhoods, one often comes upon tents erected in people's gardens - a symbol of affection for their nomadic past. Today, Bedouins have adopted some modern comforts. Trucks have replaced camels as the primary form of transportation.
Many camps enjoy the luxury of portable generators to power small refrigerators and television sets.
Gas stoves have replaced the traditional hearth, and white canvas factory-made tents have begun to usurp the handmade goat hair tents that the women labored hours to make. Yet, it seems only natural that the Bedouins should incorporate some of these modern amenities into their traditional lifestyle, because historically, they are a people who adapt to their environment while preserving their centuries old habits. The Bedouin lifestyle, with its repetitive routine, unites its community through the pursuit of common goals and ideals. The tents that are their homes are a very reflection of their souls - simple in nature, durable in strength.