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Attractions - Things to do
1. Kingdom Centre
Al-Urubah Road, between King Fahd Road and Olaya Street,
in the Olaya business district
www.kingdomcentre.com.sa/kc |
What is it? The place to see and be seen in central
Riyadh is at the remarkable Kingdom Centre, the tallest building in
Saudi Arabia, owned by a Saudi prince and built to an unusual
elliptical award-winning design. Besides containing modern offices,
apartments, the Four Seasons Hotel and a fitness club, the Kingdom
Centre also houses a state-of-the art three-level shopping mall
with more than 160 stores, anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue and
Debenhams department stores. The centre also bristles with dozens
of first class international restaurants.
Hours of Operation: The shopping mall opens 9am to 12pm, and again from
4pm to 11pm
Phone:(0)1 211 2222 |
2. Riyadh Museum of History and Archaeology
West of the old city centre, Al-Bathaa
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What is it? This museum, chief among the numerous museums
in Riyadh, showcases local art, religion and culture, as well as
the diverse and intriguing history of the Arabian kingdoms, in
eight sections. Artefacts such as clothing, weapons, jewellery and
musical instruments, dating as far back as the Stone Age, are on
display. Other city museums worth visiting are the National Museum,
which contains ancient documents and furniture; the King Abdul Aziz
Military Museum; and the Museum of Antiquities and
Folklore.
Hours of Operation:
Phone:(0)1 419 1210 |
3. Al Musmak Castle
Al-Bathaa, city centre
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What is it? An important landmark and heritage site in
the city of Riyadh, the Musmak fortress was built around 1865 and
is the site associated with the foundation of the Saudi Arabian
kingdom. The castle is open to the public, who can explore its
impressive rooms, pillared mosque, gate, watchtowers and
well.
Hours of Operation: Saturday to Thursday 8am to 12pm and 4pm to 9pm. Men
only on Saturday, Monday and Wednesday. On the other days women may
visit accompanied by male family members
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4. Al Murabba'a Palace
Khazzan Street
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What is it? A principal component of the King Abdulaziz
Darat (an institute and library devoted to preserving Arabian
history), situated just outside the original city walls, the palace
has been preserved as a living example of Arabian royal life in
days gone by. On the ground floor are the guard's room and
storerooms, while upstairs visitors can view the reception salons,
political offices and private apartments.
Hours of Operation: Daily except Saturdays from 9am to 12pm and 2pm to
9pm. Women may only visit with male family members on Sunday,
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons
Phone:(0)1 401 1999 |
5. City of old Diriyah
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What is it? The ruins of the historically significant
city of Diriyah, standing imposing and silent in the desert about
12 miles (20km) northwest of Riyadh city centre, provide an
interesting excursion. The city, stronghold of the powerful Saud
family, was the site of an important Islamic reform movement in
around 1745, when two influential Imams called for the people to
return to the true faith and abandon heresy, polytheism and
superstition. The city was once the biggest in the Arab Peninsula,
but was overtaken by Riyadh after being destroyed by the Turks in
the early 19th century. The ruins of many of the mud-brick
buildings remain to be explored.
Hours of Operation: Saturday to Thursday 8am to 6pm, 3am to 6pm on
Fridays
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Transport -Public transport is available to a limited
degree, consisting of minibuses, which ply a few routes and usually
operate for men only.
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