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10 best places in Riyadh
Riyadh is racing from desert capital to skyscraper metropolis, while its mudbrick roots still stand proud in historic Diriyah.
Kingdom Centre Tower
The skyscraper with the signature arch on top and a glass-floored skybridge over the city.
At-Turaif District, Diriyah
A UNESCO site and ancestral home of the Saudi dynasty, restored from 18th-century mudbrick walls.
National Museum of Saudi Arabia
The country's flagship museum, tracing Arabia's story from geology to the kingdom's unification.
Masmak Fortress
An 1865 mudbrick fort where the unification of Saudi Arabia began in 1902.
Edge of the World (Jebel Fihrayn)
A dramatic plateau edge overlooking a former ocean floor — a classic sunset day trip from the city.
King Abdullah Park
A sprawling city park with a lake and evening fountain shows, popular with families.
Souq Al Zal
An old antiques and crafts market by Masmak Fortress, with the feel of pre-oil Najd.
Boulevard Riyadh City
An entertainment district of rides, concerts and restaurants, symbolizing the city's new openness.
Najd Village
A traditional Najdi restaurant serving meals on floor cushions in full local style.
Al Olaya coffee scene
One of the many trendy cafés in Olaya district, riding Saudi Arabia's booming specialty coffee wave.
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