Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
15 Best Things to Do in Riyadh
The sights travelers rate highest in Riyadh, with what makes each worth your time.
We rank by how many travelers reviewed each place, across the 26 we track here. Updated monthly.
Kingdom Centre
LandmarkKingdom Centre is a 99-story skyscraper in the al-Olaya district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Completed in 2002, it was the tallest tower in the country at the time.
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LandmarkThe Kingdom Centre is one of Riyadh's most recognisable skyscrapers, a 302-metre tower topped by a distinctive inverted-parabola opening, spanned by a 'Sky Bridge' observation deck connecting the two prongs at the summit.
Read our full guide →National Museum of Saudi Arabia
MuseumThe National Museum of Saudi Arabia is a national museum in the al-Murabba neighborhood of Riyadh.
Read our full guide →Al Faisaliah Tower
LandmarkAl-Faisaliah Tower is a 267-metre commercial skyscraper in Riyadh's Al-Olaya district, completed in 2000 as Saudi Arabia's first skyscraper.
Read our full guide →Al Faisaliyah Centre
LandmarkFree entryAl Faisaliyah Centre is one of Riyadh's most iconic landmarks, a towering skyscraper that dominates the city's skyline.
Read our full guide →Riyadh Water Tower
LandmarkRiyadh Water Tower is a 61-meter conical water tower in the al-Futah neighborhood of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Read our full guide →Deera Square
LandmarkDeera Square, also called Chop Chop Square, is a prominent public space in Riyadh near the historic Murabba Palace and Souq al-Zal.
Read our full guide →Riyadh TV Tower
LandmarkThe Riyadh TV Tower, standing 170 meters tall, is a prominent feature of the city's skyline and a hub for broadcasting.
Read our full guide →Al Masmak Palace
MuseumAl Masmak Palace is a historic clay and mudbrick fort in the ad-Dirah neighborhood of Riyadh, near al-Hukm Palace.
Read our full guide →Souq al-Zal
MarketSouq al-Zal is a traditional marketplace in the ad-Dirah neighborhood of Riyadh, east of the al-Hukm Palace compound.
Read our full guide →Qasr Al-Hukm
LandmarkFree entryQasr Al-Hukm, also known as Al-Hukm Palace, is a historic palace in the ad-Dirah neighborhood of Riyadh, opposite the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Grand Mosque.
Read our full guide →Strike Bowling Alley
EntertainmentStrike Bowling Alley at The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh offers a luxurious take on a classic pastime. Located in the AlHada area on Mekkah Road, this entertainment venue combines high-end bowling with a sophisticated atmosphere.
Read our full guide →Imam Turki bin Abdullah Grand Mosque
Religious siteThe Imam Turki bin Abdullah Grand Mosque, also known as the Grand Mosque of Riyadh, is a Sunni Friday mosque in the ad-Dirah neighborhood, next to al-Hukm Palace and Deera Square.
Read our full guide →Salam Park
Park & natureSalam Park is a 61-acre historic urban park in Riyadh's al-Salam district, southwest of Qasr al-Hukm District.
Read our full guide →King Abdullah Park
Park & natureKing Abdullah Park is a large public park in the al-Malazz neighborhood of Riyadh, covering 31.8 hectares.
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