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The Kingdom Centre skyscraper against a warm orange sky in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Attractions in Riyadh

Sights, markets, museums and nights out in Riyadh, with our top choices first and then the places readers open most.

17 places

a large building with two towers on top of it

PalaceMasmak Fortress

Wadi Namar Waterfall

ParkWadi Namar Waterfall

Riyadh Zoo

Kingdom Center Sky Bridge

LandmarkKingdom Center Sky Bridge

TowerClock Tower

The Kingdom Centre skyscraper against a warm orange sky in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

ShoppingKingdom Centre

Al Thumairi Gate

Historic siteAl Thumairi Gate

Souk Al Zal

MarketSouk Al Zal

King Abdullah Park

ParkKing Abdullah Park

A unique water tower seen through palm trees

LandmarkRiyadh Water Tower

The National Museum

MuseumThe National Museum

SightGlobe Experience

SightAddiriyah Park

SightAntiquities Museum

SightKing’s Forest

SightWorld Sights Park

SightAl

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DestinationsWhere to go, when to go and how to get around in 221 countries. Every practical fact shows the date we checked it and who checked it.Where to stayNeighborhoods walked end to end: who each area suits, how far it is from the airport train, and the hotels we would book ourselves.PlanVisas and entry rules, travel insurance, eSIMs and rail passes, explained in plain words and rechecked when the rules change.EventsFestivals, concerts and tours with confirmed dates, rooms near the venue and the fastest way on to the next city.StoriesField reports and data stories from the road. We time the queues, count the costs and say what changed since last year.