B.alotaby · CC BY-SA 4.0
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia · RUH
Saudi capital of glass towers and desert escarpments.
About
Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of the Riyadh Province and the centre of the Riyadh Governorate. Located on the eastern bank of Wadi Hanifa, the current form of the metropolis largely emerged in the 1950s as an expansion of the 18th-century walled town, following the dismantling of its defensive fortifications.
Source: Wikipedia — Riyadh (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- shopping · world class
- architecture · excellent
- dining · excellent
- family friendly · good
- historical · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan69°F2d wet
- Feb73°F3d wet
- Mar83°F3d wet
- Apr92°F3d wet
- May102°F1d wet
- Jun108°F0d wet
- Jul110°F0d wet
- Aug109°F0d wet
- Sep105°F0d wet
- Oct94°F0d wet
- Nov82°F2d wet
- Dec72°F2d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Edge of The World Riyadh Transfer in an Air-conditioned CarFrom $22 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Walking Tour in Old Riyadh: Al Masmak Fortress and Souq Al ZalFrom $30 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Riyadh Desert Safari Dune Bashing, ATV, camel ride, and SandboardFrom $99 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Quad Bike Thrill: 30/60-Minute Red Dune Adventure with Camel RideFrom $80 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Polaris 1000cc Dune Buggy Adventure sand board Falcon Camel RideFrom $42 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Riyadh Desert Adventure Edge of the World Guided 4x4 TourFrom $59 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Tours from Viator. Prices and availability are theirs; we may earn a commission when you book.
Plan the trip
Fly into King Khalid International Airport (RUH), about 19 mi away.
Nearby destinations
The closest places to Riyadh we have written up.