Riyadh Saudi

Riyadh
Capital of Saudi Arabia

Riyadh is the capital and the largest city of Saudi Arabia.
Riyadh is divided into 14 branch municipalities. Branch municipalities divided into 130 districts.

How to Reach Riyadh

King Khalid International Airport (IATA code - RUH), also known as Riyadh Airport, serves the city of Riyadh.
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Hotels in Riyadh

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Tourist Places in Riyadh

I have described 34 Best Places to Visit in Riyadh. Those are Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Riyadh. Among them some are Must-Visit Attractions in Riyadh. Also described The Best Things to Do in Riyadh and Fun Things to Do in Riyadh.
So that you can able to know the Famous Riyadh Tourist sights and Attractions and make your itinerary for Riyadh Attractions & Sightseeing.

You need approximately USD 90 to visit all the places listed below. With that amount of money, you have to add Food cost, Transport cost, Hotel rent and air fare to travel in Riyadh.

Day-1:

King Abdullah Park

Park

Popular for its dancing water fountain.
Visiting Time: 1 PM to 12 AM every day.
Entry Fee: 10 Riyal ($2.67) for adult and 5 Riyal ($1.33) for child.
How to go: About 1.6 km from Riyadh Railway Station towards north through Ibn Widaa road straight goes to Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium. The park is north side of the stadium at Al Ameen Abdullah Al Ali Al Naeem Street, Al Malaz.

Al Rajhi Grand Mosque

Mosque

How to go: It is located about 4 km from King Abdullah Park towards east.

Snow City

Indoor Snow Center

Visiting Time: Saturday to Thursday - 8 AM to 12 AM. Friday 2 PM to 12 AM.
Fee: 120 Riyal ($32) for 2 hours includes rental boots, socks, and coat. Locker is an additional 10 Riyal ($2.66). VIP package for 160 Riyal ($42.66) includes 2 hours, boots, socks, coat, hat, gloves, and locker rental. You can stay more than 2 hours after paying hour basis price.
How to go: It located about 1 km from Al Rajhi Grand Mosque towards north at Eastern Ring Branch road, AR Rabwah, Al Othaim Mall.

Day-2:

The National Museum of Riyadh

Museum

Visiting Time: Sunday to Thursday - 12 PM to 2 PM, Friday - 4 PM to 8 PM. Saturday 8 AM to 8 PM.
Entry Fee: 10 Riyal ($2.67) for adult. Free for student and child.
How to go: It is located in the middle part of King Abdul-Aziz Historical Center. About 3.3 km from Riyadh Railway Station towards west at King Faisal road, Al Murabba.

Murabba Historical Palace

Palace

It was built in 1936-1938 by King Abdul Aziz as a family residence and court. He shifted from Masmak fort and stayed here from 1938 to 1953. A lift was installed here in 1948, which was the first lift in the country, Saudi Arabia. Now the palace is converted into a museum called 'living museum'.
Visiting Time: Sunday to Friday - 9 AM to 12 PM and 2 PM to 9 PM. Saturday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 15 Riyal ($4) for adult. 10 Riyal ($2.66) for child.
How to go: It is located west side of the National Museum of Riyadh.

The Nations Park

Garden

How to go: It is located about 150 meters from National Museum of Riyadh towards south and west side of Riyadh Water Tower.

Riyadh Water Tower

Tank

Also known by local as Burj Al-khazzan was built in 1969. Same design has made many places in the world. The first one was in Orebro, Sweden and the second and biggest one in Riyadh.
Entry Fee: 10 Riyal ($2.67). Single person are not allowed. But if you are single then negotiate with security guards.
How to go: It is located east side of Nations Park at King Saud road, Al-Futah.

Saudi Television Tower

Tower

170 meters height tower built in 1978.
How to go: It is located about 1.3 km from Murabba Historical Palace at Al Wisham.

Day-3:

Al Futah Park

Park

How to go: It is located about 600 meters from Riyadh Water Tower towards south.

Masmak Fort

Fort

The fort was built in 1865 by Abdurrahman ibn Sulaiman. It was used as a residence and court from 1902 to 1938 by King Abdulaziz. Then he moved to Murabba Palace.
Visiting Time: Sunday to Thursday - 8 AM to 9 PM. Friday - 4 PM to 8 PM. Saturday - 9 AM to 8 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
Inside the Premises: Gate, Mosque, Hall room, Well, Watchtowers and Courtyard.

Al Masmak Palace Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: Sunday to Thursday - 8 AM to 9 PM. Friday - 4 PM to 8 PM. Saturday - 9 AM to 8 PM.
How to go: It is located northeast side of the Masmak Fort.

Al safat Square

Square

Also known as Deera Square or Justice Square or Chop Chop square. After Friday prayers, police and other officials clear the area because the criminals are beheaded at this open place. People can watch this from a distant.
How to go: It is located northwest side of Masmak Fort.

Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque

Mosque

One of the largest mosques of Saudi Arabia was built in 1993.
How to go: It is located northwest corner of Al safat Square.

Day-4:

Al Batha

Area

It is a commercial area. Most of the people from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Philippines reside in this area.

Salam Park

Park

Horse riding, Paddle Boat and Train ride f.
Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 3 PM to 12 AM. Sunday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 5.25 Riyal ($1.4).
How to go: It is located about 1.5 from Batha towards west.

Wadi Hanifah

Valley

120 km long northwest-southeast valley.
How to go: About 3.5 km from Salam Park towards south through King Fahad branch road.

Faby Land amusement park

Amusement center

Visiting Time: Saturday to Thursday - 3.30 PM to 12 AM. Friday - 2 PM to 12 AM.
How to go: It is located R JM2X+9P, As Suwaidi Al Am, As Suwaidi, Al Qasr Mall.

Jammoly world

Play Ground

How to go: It is located at As Suwaidi, Al Qasr Mall.

Wadi Namar Dam Park

Park

Park with Wadi Nammar Lake.
How to go: It is lcoated about 3.5 km from Wadi Hanifah towards southwest.

Day-5:

Al Yamama Pools And Resorts

Pool

There are 4 pools with long slides.
Entry Fee: 21 Riyal ($5.6).
How to go: About 35 km from Riyadh Railway Station towards southeast.

Heet Cave

Cave

How to go: About 35 km from Riyadh Railway Station towards southeast. About 3.2 km from Al Yamama Pools And Resorts towards northeast.

Day-6:

King Abdullah International Gardens

Gardens

It is still under construction and opening in 2021.
How to go: It is located near the "Near Edge of the world Dhurma side"

Near Edge of the world Dhurma side

Hill

Winter is the comfortable time to visit and must watch sunset from the top. There are few tour operators also arrange this within 250 Riyal to 450 Riyal ($66.66-119.99). Bring plenty of food and water from Riyadh.
How to go: There is no public transportation. So only option is to drive by own car or rent or by tour operator.

Day-7:

Saffori Land

Amusement Park

Visiting Time: 8 AM to 11.30 PM every day.
How to go: It is located about 10.3 km from Snow City towards northeast at Eastern Ring road.

Day-8:

Al-Turaif District

District

UNESCO World Heritage site.
How to go: It is located in Al-Diriyah north-west of Riyadh.
Inside the Premises: Salwa Palace, Saad bin Saud Palace, The Guest House and At-Turaif Bath House, Imam Mohammad bin Saud Mosque.

Al Bujairi Heritage Park

Park

How to go: It is located in Al-Diriyah north-west of Riyadh.

Day-9:

Alkhaimah Theme Park

Amusement Park

It is only female indoor amusement center. Little kids can go with them. Cameras and camera phones are not allowed inside. You have deposit your camera and phone to the counter. If you want to take the mobile phones with you, you have to pay refundable 50 Riyal and they will seal your mobile in a cover. During exit return the cover and take back your 50 Riyal.
Visiting Time: Saturday to Thursday - 5 PM to 12 AM. Friday - 4 PM to 12 AM.
Entry Fee: 10 Riyal ($2.67).
How to go: It is located about 10 km from King Abdullah Park towards north at Al Wurud.

Center Point

Shopping Mall

How to go: About 1.2 km from Alkhaimah Theme Park towards north.

Capital Market Authority Tower

Skyscraper

385 meters high and 76-story tower was built in 2014.
How to go: It is located about 7.8 km from Turaif District towards east. 4.5 km from Center Point towarsd north.

Fun Time

Amusement Center

How to go: It is located about 2.2 km from Capital Market Authority Tower towards east.

Baijan Amusement Park

Park

Visiting Time: Saturday to Thursday - 9 AM to 11 PM. Friday - 2 PM to 1 AM.
Entry Fee: 10 Riyal ($2.67).
How to go: About 12.8 km from Capital Market Authority Tower towards northwest at King Fahd road, Al Aarid.

Day-10:

Water Splash

Amusement Center

Visiting Time: Saturday to Thursday - 2 PM to 12 AM. Friday - 4 PM to 10 PM.
Entry Fee:  20 Riyal ($5.33) for adult. 35 Riyal ($9.33) for child.
How to go: About 8.5 km from Fun Time towards southeast.

World Sights Park

Themed Park

Also known as Landmarks Park.
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Sunday - 5 PM to midnight for families and ladies. Tuesday - for men only. Mondays remains closed.
Entry Fee: 10 Riyal ($2.67).
How to go: It is located 9.15 km from Snow City towards northwest and about 8 km from Center Point towards northeast.

Al Hokair Land

Theme Park

Visiting Time: 4 PM to 12 AM every day.
Entry Fee: Must have to buy 90 Riyals ($24) Ticket with few rides.
How to go: Just northeast side of World Sights Park.

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