Exploring Riyadh

Diriyah, Saudi Arabia

Trip to Doha and Riyadh

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• Photo Review: Hilton Doha Executive Suite Sea View
• Photo Review: Hilton Doha The Pearl One Bedroom Suite
• Photo Review: Waldorf Astoria Lusail
• Photo Review: The Torch Three Sixty Revolving Restaurant
• Exploring Doha
• Photo Review: Qatar Airways Platinum & Gold Lounge North (DOH)
• Photo Review: DoubleTree by Hilton Riyadh - Al Muroj Business Gate
• Photo Review: Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences
• Photo Review: Hilton Garden Inn Riyadh Olayah
• Exploring Riyadh
• Photo Review: Plaza Premium Lounge, Riyadh Airport (RUH)
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 After spending five nights in Doha where we had an amazing time, it was time to fly to Riyadh. Although it was not my first time to visit Saudi Arabia (I was in Jeddah in November), Mike has never been to Saudi Arabia at all so we were both looking forward to this trip. As we only had three nights here, we tried to make the most of it by making sure we would visit a tourist attraction during our first day, which turned out to be the Boulevard Riyadh City which was a surprise for us - a really modern park entertainment city. The following day, we went to Diriyah (we got lost on the way there, thankfully it did not take much time before we could find the right path). On our last day in Riyadh, we visited the National Museum of Saudi Arabia (entrance is free), then the Kingdom Centre which is the tallest building in Riyadh (and the highest mosque in the country located on the 77th floor). In the afternoon, we went to Masmak Fort, Alsafat Square and Souq al Zel before ending our night in the famous Tahlia Street with its cafes, restaurants and shops. In case you are traveling to Riyadh, here are some of my travel tips and as always, feel free to comment with your own travel tips 😉

Boulevard Riyadh City

Boulevard Riyadh City

Diriyah (entrance is free in the morning, otherwise it will cost you 100 SAR).

National Museum of Saudi Arabia (free entrance)

National Museum of Saudi Arabia

Murabba Palace (no photos were allowed, as a former palace it was really worth visiting)

Kingdom Centre Skybridge on the 99th floor offers breathtaking views of the city (entrance fee is 69 SAR). The entrance is beside the Montblanc shop Level 1

Kingdom Centre lit at night as seen from Tahlia Street

King Abdullah Mosque, the highest mosque in Saudi Arabia located on the 77th floor.

Masmak Fort (entrance is free)

Alsafat Square

Souq Al Zel

Tahlia Street famous for its shops, cafes, restaurants and more.

The Al Faisaliyah Tower lit at night as seen from Tahlia Street ( this is another option to see the city from it´s observation deck, unfortunately we did not have the time to visit it.