Number of places are present in Riyadh Saudi Arabia, if you want to explore this article will help you in exploring.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital and main financial hub, is on a desert plateau in the country’s center.

Best Places to visit in Riyadh

The centre of Riyadh and the birthplace of Saudi Arabia is the area of Al-Bathaa, in which visitors will find fascinating traces of the old city.

There are many restaurants, shopping malls, parks, water parks and many more places to visit in Riyadh.

Among the city’s business district landmarks are the 302m-high Kingdom Centre, with its skybridge connecting two towers, and the 267m-high Al Faisaliah Center, with its glass-globe summit.

In the historical Deira district, Masmak Fort marks the site of the 1902 raid that gave the Al Sauds control of Riyadh.

Many other places are also present in Riyadh to visit during weekend or free time.

At its heart lies Al-Musmak Fortress, a stunning example of desert architecture.

Riyadh Zoo

• Location: Mosab Ibn Umair St, Riyadh Saudi Arabia
• Time: 10-4 PM (Saturday to Thursday) 1-4PM (Friday) Closed (Sunday)
• Tickets: 5 SAR (Kids) 11 SAR (Adult)

Riyadh National Zoo is stretched across a beautiful landscape of 55 acres, this park contains over 150 exotic animals and includes 40 species such as reptiles, birds, amphibians, and endangered animals as well. You can Book Tickets Online.

1st Paintball

• Location: 7315 Najah Street, Ar Rimal, Riyadh 13256, Saudi Arabia
• Time: 09:00 am – 11:00 pm
• Tickets: 65 to 125 SR per person

The 1st Paintball in Riyadh is a combination combat play and survival hunting game. They provide all the necessary equipment required to play the game. The place acts as a stress buster while you thoroughly enjoy the combats against your opponents. Head towards this place with a large group of friends to get the best paintball experience. You can Book Tickets Online.

Universal Bowling Center

• Location: Al Othaim Mall Al Rabwah – Riyadh
• Time: 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m
• Tickets: 22 SR per person

This is a 12,000 sq ft 30 lane Bowling Center which was built 3km west of King Fahad street. The center has a billiards & table tennis and electronic games and Play Station.

Snow City

• Tickets: different packages 120 t o 1200 SR

Snow City Riyadh  is one of the places of entertainment and tourism in the city of Riyadh.  Snow City includes activities such as skidoo, igloo, ice tubing, an adventurous park, sledge mobile, the ladders & ropes way, bumper cars and much more.

World Sights Park

• Location: 4298 Nasir Ar Rajihi, Al Mughrizat, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Opening Hours:  4pm-12m
• Ticket: 5 to 12 SR

The World Sights Park, located in the heart of Riyadh, is a unique and informative park. It showcases miniatures of the world’s most famous monuments. Visitors get to enjoy the splendor of stunning sites like the Taj Mahal, Petra, the Prophet’s Mosque, Al-Masjid al-Haram, etc. Clean and calm place with lots of greenery.

Nofa Wildlife Safari Park

• Location: Exit 857, New Mecca Highway, Riyadh 11576. Saudi Arabia
• Time: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
• Ticket: 150 SR

You can see countless animals like lions, tigers, gazelles, elephants, giraffes, and more. Booking by email or number 059 325 5918 or [email protected].

Al Heet Cave

• Location: 40km from Riyadh City
• Time: Early after sunrise, 7 or 8 am
• Ticket: 470 $

Heet Cave which is about 40km from Riyadh City Center going towards Al Kharj. The cave is named Ain Heet where ‘Ain’ means ‘eye’. The cave is located in Al Heet, a small town that faces Mount Al Jubayl in Wadi as Sulay, about 40 km. Ain Heet cave or Heet Cave is one such with an underground lake in its interior chambers. You can Book Tickets online.

Escape the Room

• Location: Al Ghadeer District, Exit 5 – King abdulAziz road, Riyadh Saudi Arabia
• Time: Sun to Wed 5pm to 1am, Thurs to Sat 4pm to 1am
• Ticket: 100 to 200 SR

Escape Room, is Fun, new entertainment concept and a real life adventure game designed for small groups. Whether you’re a group of friends, family members, or coworkers, your goal is simple: you have sixty minutes to open your mind and eyes carefully, work together, crack codes and solve ciphers to escape.

Museum of Illusions

• Location: Modern Art Museum · Riyadh Park Mall, 2886 Northern Ring Branch Road, Al Aqeeq, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 
• Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
• Ticket: Prices (different with ages) 80 SR

Illusion is a place where nothing is as it seems, where the unbelievable truly becomes reality. With over 80 exhibits as optical illusions, holograms, installations and interactive illusion rooms, the Museum of Illusions provides unique experiences for individuals, families, schools and other groups.

Gyrocopter Flight in Riyadh

• Location: Al Atheriya Heritage Village Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 
• Time: 24 hrs
• Ticket: 350 SR

This experience teaches you the pleasure of flying as lightly as possible in the skies of Al-Atheriya and on the back of a gyrocopter.

Kingdom Center

• Location: Kingdom Centre, King Fahad Road, P.O.Box 230011 Riyadh 11321,Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Time: 12 pm to 11 pm
• Ticket: 69 SR for adults and 23 SR for kids under 10 years

Completed in 2002, the Kingdom Centre Tower in Riyadh is the third-largest building in the world, with a gap within the building. It is a 99-story building and has a height of 992 feet. Developed by Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal. It includes shopping store, Luxury Brands, Sky Bridge, Four Seasons Hotel, VOX Cinemas and Guest Services.

Saqer-Aljazirah Aviation Museum

• Location: Eastern Ring Rd, King Abdullah Dt.، Exit 10, Riyadh 12451
• Time: 9 am to 9 pm
• Ticket: 10 SR

The museum displays the history of Royal Air Force such as its inception and development. It also displays, through films and photographs. Saqer-Aljazirah Aviation Museum is a nice museum to visit for a couple of hours.

Edge of the World

• Location: Northwest of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Time: 5–6 hours

The Edge of the World is a place in Riyadh that’s known for its dramatic cliffs and panoramic views. Once at the top, relax and enjoy a picnic break, and admire views of Mount Fahren. Mount Fahren, or the Mountain with Two Heads, was the name given to the mountain. As you walk away from the mountain, you’ll notice that it has two summits.

Finger Mountain

• Location: QHFX+RWG, Hittin, Riyadh 13516
• Time: 24 hrs
• Ticket: Free

Faisa’sl Finger is located to the west of Riyadh and is also known as Qadmat Al Saqtah. Faisal’s Finger is a wonderful place for long walks, mountain biking, and watching the sunset from the top of the cliff.

The desert by night

• Location: Dhahran, Riyadh
• Time: 24 hrs
• Ticket: Free

Lie back and watch the stars and constellations dancing spectacularly across the sky. Head towards the city of Dhahran for great sand dunes.

Al Faisaliya Center

• Location: 7411 King Fahd Rd, Al Olaya, Riyad
• Time: 9:00am -12:00pm

Al Faisalya, This tower is a must-see for first-time visitors to Riyadh. From above you have a great view of the city and inside you can find a number of restaurants, cafes and shopping opportunities that make your stay worthwhile.

Shopping Malls

Riyadh has a number of beautiful shopping malls like  Al Nakheel Mall, The Granada Center, Riyadh gallery Mall, Hayat Mall, Panorama Mall, Al Hamra Mall and many more. You can easily spend hours here. The ideal place for shopaholics.

Red Sand dunes adventure

• Location: Northeastern Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

If you are an outdoor enthusiast and want to experience the Saudi Arabian environment, a trip to the red sand dunes is your fit. You can join a guided tour, get a camel ride or simply hike there for a picnic.

King Abdullah Park

• Location: Park Al Amin Abdullah Al Ali Al Naeem, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 
• Time: 01:00 pm – 11:00 pm
• Ticket: 10 SAR

Blooming flowerbeds, sparkling fountains and playgrounds for kids await you in the King Abdullah Park. This place is worth visiting as the fountains are creatively illuminated. You can contact 966-582215390 for more information.

Al Salam Park

• Location: Salam St, Salam, Riyadh 12651, Saudi Arabia
• Time: 09:00 am – 11:59 pm

The Salam Park in Riyadh is considered to be one of the biggest parks in the city. The park has many entertainment options like slides, merry-go-rounds and artificial lake present here where you can feed the ducks. You can also walk or jog on one of the trails present in the park.

Lake Khararah

• Location: Kararah Lake, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

The lake is situated in the middle of a desert area. The pleasing presence of the waterbed on the desert makes the whole area look magnificent. Both winter and rainy season are best to visit this place. 

Wadi Hanifa

•  Location: 4848, Al-Masani’, Riyadh 14715

Wadi Hanifa Park with many areas suitable for entertainment and the most beautiful times for the abundance of landscapes of trees and a permanent water channel, Wadi Hanifa is one of the longest hiking areas with an length of 80 kilometers from the north of Prince Salman to Al-Hayer in the south.

Ushaiger Heritage Village

• Location: 85QR+WF5, 50, Ushaiqer 15515

Hidden in the heart of the Najd, an oasis-dotted region 200km northwest of Riyadh, Ushaiger Heritage Village provides a glimpse of a slow-paced Saudi society of old.

Ad Diriyah Museum

• Location: 20 km Northwest of Riyadh (11 km from the city centre) Ad’Diriyah, Riyadh
• Time: Free until 4pm (Sun-Wed) Fri-Sat 7am-1am Sun-Thu 10am-1 am
• Ticket: 100 SR

Old Ad’Diriyah is the ruins of the Saudi dynasty’s first capital which was founded in 1446. Ad’Diriyah is today an interesting place to visit in order to see the once splendid city that witnessed the reformation call and the rise of the Saudi State. You can book Pass online.

Diplomatic Quarters

• Location: Northwestern Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Time: 06:00 pm to 01:00 am

Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter (Al Safarat) encompasses not only all foreign diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia but also large residential areas and shopping malls. You can send email [email protected] for more information.

National Museum

• Location: King Saud Rd، 2722 8, Riyadh 12631
• Time: 08:00 am – 09:00 pm
• Ticket: 10 SR

The National Museum has a display of interactive exhibits that reveal the fascinating history of the Arabian peninsula and the introduction of Islam. The museum takes you through the stories in a chronological fashion with help of movies, artefacts and

Murabba Historical Palace maps

• Location: 2722 Al Murabba, King Abdul Aziz Historical Center, Riyadh
•  Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
• Ticket: 10 SR 

This beautiful palace set in lush green gardens, provides an insight into the lifestyle of the Saudi Royal family. Get a glimpse of the reception salons, political offices and private apartments.

Al Masmak Museum

• Location: 3153 Al Thumairi St, Ad Dirah, Riyadh
• Time: 8:00-12:00

Built around 1865, this fortress played an important role in the history of Riyadh. The word musmak means “strong, fortified”. The sand coloured brick constructing with its four towers is a popular tourist attraction and provides a glimpse on the past of Saudi Arabia. You can contact 966-112534990 for more information.

Granada Center

• Location: East Ring Road, Exit 9, Riyadh

The Granada Center is one of the best and most popular shopping malls in Riyadh. An impressive atrium leads you to the boutiques and you can easily spend hours here. Next to several high-class fashion stores you can find a big food court and a number of cafes inside. The ideal place for shopaholics. You can contact 966 1 253 4990 for more information.

U-Walk by Arabian Centers

• Location: An Nakheel, Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz I Road, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Time: 09:00 am – 11:30 pm

U Walk is The 9th Top rated Shopping Center in Riyadh. They can spend time shopping from international stores and famous fashion houses specialized in clothes, bags and shoes, while children enjoy their indoor games, and then sit in one of the restaurants or cafes.

Riyadh Front

• Location: Airport Road, King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh 13413
• Time: 6:00 am-3:00am (Thur to Sat) 6 am-3 am ( Sun-Wed)

Riyadh Front is an extraordinary urban experience that re-imagines how we work, play, dine, shop and share space in the heart of Riyadh.

Pigeons Tower

• Location: Ad Dilam, 16218, Saudi Arabia

A historic structure that once housed pigeons used by farmers to help fertilize farmland.  The set of 14 pigeon towers in Ad Dilam is characterized by very few openings through which birds can enter and exit the towers.

Hidden Canyon

• Location:  WW6R+4C9, Khubay 16300, Ad-Dilam, Riyadh

The Hidden Valley is one of the most important hiking trails in the Riyadh region. This trail combines huge rocky cliffs, desert sands and running water that gathers in a large pool where visitors can swim.

 Riyadh Boulevard

•  Location: BLVD RIYADH CITY
• Time: 04:00 PM to 02:00 AM
• Tickets: 25 SR

Riyadh Boulevard, where endless fun destinations can be found in one place. In addition to the luxury shopping places where you can obtain pieces from the finest stores of international brands to your own closet, along with dishes that amaze your senses with flavours of local and international cuisine.
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Conclusion

Number of places are present in Riyadh if you want to explore this article will help you in exploring. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital and main financial hub, is on a desert plateau in the country’s center. The centre of Riyadh and the birthplace of Saudi Arabia is the area of Al-Bathaa, in which visitors will find fascinating traces of the old city. There are many restaurants, shopping malls, parks, water parks and many more places to visit in Riyadh. Among the city’s business district landmarks are the 302m-high Kingdom Centre, with its skybridge connecting two towers, and the 267m-high Al Faisaliah Center, with its glass-globe summit. In the historical Deira district, Masmak Fort marks the site of the 1902 raid that gave the Al Sauds control of Riyadh. Many other places are also present in Riyadh to visit during weekend or free time. At its heart lies Al-Musmak Fortress, a stunning example of desert architecture.

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