Top 10 Things to do in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

February 1, 2018 Jacquiline Darosa

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

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Excellent
81%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 164 reviews

Al Rajhi Grand Mosque

Reviewed By raaqim98 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Beautiful Mosque, Well organized for Salat Ul Janaza. arranged by Al Rajhi Trust, Free of cost burial services for the sake of Allah. Al Rajhi trust take care for all the need of the burial services include transportation of the dead body from hospital to Grand Mosque and then to grave yard. Must see location. Best time to go at ASSAR or Magrib prayer time.

2. Al Bujairi square

King Faisal Rd, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Excellent
57%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 158 reviews

Al Bujairi square

Reviewed By shauk1234 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

This is really good place to hangout in Riyadh. Specially when Riyadh doesn’t have a lot of places. Its gives you and idea about old civilization if najd area and offers a lot eateries.
Only problem is parking on weekend, so it will be better u reach there 2-3 hrs before sunset

3. Al Nakheel Mall

2976 Al Al Imam Saud Ibn Abdul Aziz Branch Road | Al Mughrizat, Riyadh 124856121, Saudi Arabia +966 16 385 2504
Excellent
53%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 155 reviews

Al Nakheel Mall

Reviewed By xheroine1981 - Davao City, Philippines

The architecture design is very nice
very good in the eyes especially in the Fountain area
The mall offers too many well known brands
It offers a wider space for the customers.
well ventilated and clean..
problem is the parking space during night weekend.
but over all... a mall to visit....

4. National Museum

Al-Muraba - King Abdul Aziz Historical Center | What3words: Oiled.dodges.divided, Riyadh 11481, Saudi Arabia +966 11 402 9500
Excellent
53%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 537 reviews

National Museum

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 LucyPBnJ - In Transit

The museum is pretty nice compared to other museums in the region but it's pretty randomly organized and some exhibits are pretty contrived. There's not a lot of text or information panels and some of the "historical" pieces or events feel manufactured. I recommend you look at the list of exhibit halls and pick what you want to see rather than follow the painted line on the floor - although the 'docents' have a hard time computing this. (Eg. Skip the piece on the cosmos and formation of the earth, it's all pretty silly.)

5. Kingdom Centre Tower

King Fahad Road, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia +966 1 211 2222
Excellent
47%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Kingdom Centre Tower

Reviewed By sharalDc - DC

The mall and Sky Bridge are worth a visit. The Sky Bridge is spendy but at night is worth the trip for the photos. The lower level of the mall includes food court and affordable stores. The higher you go, the higher the prices.

6. Masmak Citadel

Al-Bathaa | What3words: Shin.feathers.clings, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 96614110091
Excellent
45%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 461 reviews

Masmak Citadel

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 Walter_Oostelbos - The Hague, The Netherlands

Masmak Citadel is an unexpected gem in the old center of Riyadh. Beautifully renovated it gives a good impression of the history of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh and the House of Saud.

7. King Abdullah Park

Al Amin Abdullah Al Ali Al Naeem, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia +966 56 024 0181
Excellent
47%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 230 reviews

King Abdullah Park

Reviewed By Mohammed A - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

it's a quite good place to walk around in Riyadh or take your coffee with your family to stay and let your children play .

King Fahd Road | 24. 743892, 46. 657829, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Excellent
39%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 191 reviews

Riyadh Gallery Mall

Reviewed By RafZ B - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Food court has all leading chains of fast foods shawarmer , Starbuck, KFC, burger king etc!! Top floor also has children's play area ,Ground has some beautiful accessories and scrafs and phone cover !! It has wide range of shops from mango bossini , centrepoint , panda , max , nayomi, women's secret , spot one , etc lot of handbags , English type frocks ,kids sections ,mother's care , ground floor also has a garden and found a gain which is eye catching a and good spot for taking selfies and pics for memory and more to enjoy ! Don't forget the sale season now going in all shops !! Grab the best !! (July 14 2017 ) they have 80% sale now going on !!

9. Granada Center

East Ring Road, Exit 9, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia +966 58 690 3506
Excellent
33%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 201 reviews

Granada Center

Reviewed By Abdulmoez-Tahmaz - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The biggest shopping mall in Riyadh. Have hundreds of shops and stores for different brands. Have big food court too. Kids playing area available too. Hyper market available also

10. Old Dir'aiyah

Thumeiry Street, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Excellent
44%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 261 reviews

Old Dir'aiyah

These ruins of the first capital of Saudi Arabia consist of walls, houses and palaces, some of which have been restored

Reviewed By V V - Maryland

Located to the northwest of Riyadh, Old Dir'aiyah is undergoing a makeover and expansion that provides a clear sense of the Kingdom's interest in encouraging tourism. An original capital of the Saudi Kingdom, Dir'aiyah Diriyah is considered the home of the Saudi royal family, and served as the capital of the Emirate of Diriyah under the first Saudi dynasty from 1744 to 1818.

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