Location: Riyadh
Top Things to do in Riyadh
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Top 10 Things to do in Riyadh, Riyadh Province
Riyadh (/rɨˈjɑːd/; Arabic: الرياض ar-Riyāḍ Najdi pronunciation: [er.rɪˈjɑːðˤ]) is the capital and most populous city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of Riyadh Province and belongs to the historical regions of Najd and Al-Yamama. It is situated in the centre of the Arabian Peninsula on a large plateau and home to more than six million people.
Restaurants in Riyadh
1. Al Rajhi Grand Mosque
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 316 reviews
Reviewed By a_senani - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
This is definitely the biggest Mosque in Riyadh and probably most frequented for funeral prayers. It had a parking area and a few shops for charity organizations.
2. National Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 678 reviews
The history of Islam is the major focus of this museum, which consists of 10 galleries, courtyards and a section that houses fancy cars and other belongings of the founding king of Saudi Arabia.
Reviewed By syedaQ1669HQ
Great musueam with a park and interactive models and displays very good for history of Saudi Arabia and Islamic History in the peninsula.
3. Al Masmak Fortress
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 602 reviews
This renovated 19th-century mud fortress looks like a giant sandcastle, and contains costumes, handicrafts, a sitting room, a courtyard and a well.
Reviewed By Guide583759 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Masmak Fort museum is must to see. The Fort is built from clay and mud-brick, it has four watchtowers and thick walls. The fort is lying in the center of the old quarters of Riyadh. Masmak played a major part in the kingdom's history; it gives a nice introduction to the beginnings of the Saudi Arabia. Admission is free. There is a small gift store with handmade native gifts.
4. Kingdom Centre Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,832 reviews
Reviewed By muratt_polattt - Istanbul, Turkey
Kingdom Tower is the tallest building in Riyadh and has a modern architecture style. The shopping mall below has lots of facilities and cafes to visit. Skybridge is the place up to 99 th floor and you can see Riyadh from above
5. King Abdullah Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 296 reviews
Reviewed By Cilai04
It's really beautiful the view of magic forest and I enjoy the awesome stage show really amazing...thank king abdullah park ????
6. Al Nakheel Mall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 283 reviews
Reviewed By emarati_gentle - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Beautiful mall with variety of shops and cafes. It also has a place for games so if you have kids this is the place.
7. Panorama Mall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By gauravshrinivas - Navi Mumbai, India
This mall is rally nice. It has many options for buying with many brands in a single place. What most it attracts are the crowd who comes for regular shopping and also has an options for stationery.
8. Hayat Mall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By hectorh806 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
A well established mall in Riyadh with stores selling clothes, shoes, perfumes, jewelry etc. At the time of writing, it was undergoing some renovations inside and outside.
9. Riyadh Gallery Mall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By abdulrahman542 - Nejran, Saudi Arabia
Looking for many famous brands you will have your choice in this huge shopping mall so close from financial District Three floors and the third one is for toys and Resturant We came looking for nice baby clothes and we found it at carters with great value
10. Riyadh Zoo
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 590 reviews
Saudi Arabia’s largest zoo, housing some 40 species of animals, permits either a mother or a father to accompany children but does not allow the whole family to vist together.
Reviewed By 581fatimav
Very clean and well spaced out. Animals have plenty of space to live comfortably. Kids really enjoyed the trip. Beautiful and well groomed elephants and giraffes. Would recommend for a family visit. I would definitely visit again.
