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Desert

Desert, Riyadh

 10 Reviews  Located in the lowest area in Riyadh, about 25km from City Center you can find Dirab Desert . It doesnt have fine rusty color sands but the view and the mountains sorrounding it is really breath... 

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Musmak Castle

Musmak Castle, Riyadh

 14 Reviews  The Masmak Fortress is a 19th century mud fortress at the heart of Al-Bathaa, Riyadh's old quarter. It houses collections of traditional dress and crafts, a traditional diwan or sitting room with an... 

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Janadriya

Janadriya, Riyadh

 5 Reviews  Since 1985, every year, and during the first Quarter of the year, Riyadh city celebrates the hertage and culture joint by large number of cultural fiqures from all over The Arabic countries. Al... 

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Kingdom Tower

Kingdom Tower, Riyadh

 4 Reviews  The Kingdom tower or Al mamlaka is the iconic symbol of Saudi Arabia located at olaya road. It is the tallest building in Riyadh City and considering the 25th tallest building in the world selected as... 

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Edge of the World

Edge of the World, Riyadh

 2 Reviews   This can be a things to do tip or off the beaten path tip Edge of the World is located up straight from the Acacia Valley. This place is also called the rock framed window because from the... 

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Museums

Museums, Riyadh

 7 Reviews  The National Museum is established at the eastern side of the King Abdul Aziz Historical Center as a national landmark to enrich knowledge,education and culture. The two-story building consists of 10... 

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Camping

Camping, Riyadh

 6 Reviews  A scene of Desert activities, Saudi people enjoying and spendingtime in the desert, i took this picture during our road trip in Easter province. You have seen a 4-wheel drive, quad bikes, having... 

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Diplomatic Quarter

Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh

 2 Reviews  Diplomatic quarter is located in the northwest of Riyadh which more than 90 foreign embassies should be found and so many international organizations, gardens, sports facilities and housings are... 

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Dir Aiyah

Dir Aiyah, Riyadh

 7 Reviews  The ruins of Al Dir’aiyah, the ancient Saudi capital, lie 32 km north-west of Al Batha. The city flourished in the late 18th century under the First Saudi Empire, but was razed in 1818 by invading... 

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Al Faisaliah

Al Faisaliah, Riyadh

 2 Reviews  Completed in the year 2000, Al Faisaliah Center is one of two stunning skyscrapers in Riyadh. The 266-metre tower was built by Al Faisaliah Group, a holding company owned by the descendants of the... 

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Zoo

Zoo, Riyadh

 3 Reviews   After 3 years of living here in Riyadh, i finally set foot into the famous family get away here in Riyadh.....The Riyadh ZOO. I was thinking of where to bring my daughter one weekend and i though of... 

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Justice Square

Justice Square, Riyadh

 2 Reviews  This large, airy square is called Midan Aladl, or Justice Square. It is the heart of the old town (Baatha), and lies right next to the Grand Mosque and a few steps from the Masmak fortress. In the... 

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Camel Farm

Camel Farm, Riyadh

 2 Reviews

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Visit The World Largest Integrated Dairy Farm

Visit The World Largest Integrated Dairy Farm, Riyadh

 anees Says:  You may can't believe this desert region can host the largest dairy farm in the world.Well, Al Karj area, about an hour drive south Riyadh, host the largest... 

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Amusement park

Amusement park, Riyadh

 toni28 Says:  Go to amusement park is one of the best way how to enjoy life in Riyadh, and one of the most famous family activities for both local and expat, mostly it would... 

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Rocky Mountain

Rocky Mountain, Riyadh

 toni28 Says:  This rocky mountain is located at the amusement park 5 minutes drive away from our villa. It was built as a beautiful park where many Saudi families spend their... 

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Magnificent Sand dunes

Magnificent Sand dunes, Riyadh

 toni28 Says:  Middle east is a land of desert and Saudi Arabia has magnificent sand dunes that you may enjoy out skirts of Riyadh, you would see them in different colors like... 

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Not much going on in Riyadh

Not much going on in Riyadh, Riyadh

 moe0875 Says:  I visited Riyadh over 30 times in the past due to my mother's relations there. To tell you the truth I never liked it!!! simply there isn't much to do there.If... 

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Bowling in Riyadh

Bowling in Riyadh, Riyadh

 NadiaAliKhan Says:  Once i thought that that bowling was also banned in Riyadh.Though its not very open like in malls etc. unlike other cities of the kingdom like jeddah, there are... 

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Shisha Coffee Shops

Shisha Coffee Shops, Riyadh

 Thunayan Says:  Off Dammam High Way, a cluster of Shisha coffee shops.Probably the largest coffee shops in term of size in the world. Danah Coffee shop for example is... 

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Shoping and Shoping

Shoping and Shoping, Riyadh

 tetedeagua Says:  Basically that's the main thing you can do at Riyadh. A lot of markets like Bata (the poorest one) or Al- dhira, where you can find almost averything you want.... 

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Kingdom Centre (Al Mamlakah)

Kingdom Centre (Al Mamlakah), Riyadh

 MM212 Says:  At 300 metres, Al Mamlakah is Riyadh's highest structure. It was built in 2003 by the Kingdom Group, a conglomerate owned by a member of the royal family (the... 

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Hanging Around in Al Tahlya Street

Hanging Around in Al Tahlya Street, Riyadh

 anees Says:  Its been my habit in recent months to walk and hang around with my friends in late evening around Al Tahlya Street. We mostly have our dinner in one of its many... 

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Shopping

Shopping, Riyadh

 toni28 Says:  The common thing that people must often to do is shopping or malling either, the major diversion for the whole population here in riyadh, though the local... 

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Enjoy the Road

Enjoy the Road, Riyadh

 toni28 Says:  The roads of Riyadh are one of the best assets of the City. The widest roads I’ve ever seen in my whole life, mostly of the roads has a 4 lanes where any... 

Top 3 Hotels in Riyadh

Al Faisaliah, A Rosewood Hotel

 7 Reviews and 56 Opinions  The Al-Fasaliah hotel in Riyadh is part of the leading hotels of the world, from check in to check... 

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Al Khozama Hotel

 7 Reviews and 49 Opinions  [Dec 06] The Khozama is a perfectly placed hotel north of the Faisiliya centre on Olaya street... 

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InterContinental Riyadh

 6 Reviews and 49 Opinions  Stayed only for a day But good restarant 

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 Almamlaka or the Kingdom Tower is one of the famous landamarks of Riyadh today. It has 99 floors with designer shops at the lower floors while viewing deck/sky... 

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Riyadh..My New HOME

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  The culture of Saudi Arabia is a rich one that has been shaped by its Islamic heritage, its historical role as an ancient trade center, and its Bedouin traditions. Saudi society has experienced... 

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Riyadh...

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 In the past 30 years Riyadh has, like many other Middle East cities, exploded into a modern, vibrant commercial centre with many Western characteristics. This rapid growth is also reflected in the... 

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Welcome to the MidWest - erm... Middle East

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 Yes, if you ignore the traditional arabic dresses and the sometimes cryptical signs Riyadh is more of a midwestern city in the US than the capital of one of the oldest middle eastern countries. Large... 

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Riyadh, 5 Million of Inhabitants from All Over

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 Its the capital and largest city in Saudi Arabia with population at about 5 million. The city has a rapidly growing center where you will find new high raise buildings, international restuarants,...... 

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home sweet home

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 I arrived in Riyadh on the 11th June 2002. My job is based in Riyadh for most of the year, but I've been lucky and got to spend the last 2 summers in Jeddah. 

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