Saudi Arabia
15 Best Landmarks in Saudi Arabia
The landmarks travelers rate highest across Saudi Arabia, with what makes each worth the trip.
Ranked by traveler review volume across 178 tracked places in Saudi Arabia. Updated monthly.
Kingdom Centre
Landmark · RiyadhKingdom 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.
Read our full guide →Kingdom Centre Tower
Landmark · RiyadhThe 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 →King Fahd's Fountain
Landmark · JeddahKing Fahd's Fountain, also known as the Jeddah Fountain, is a stunning landmark visible from miles along the Jeddah coastline.
Read our full guide →Al-Jawhara Tower
Landmark · JeddahAl-Jawhara Tower is a notable residential skyscraper that shapes Jeddah's skyline with its tall, contemporary structure.
Read our full guide →King Road Tower
Landmark · JeddahKing Road Tower is a distinctive skyscraper in Jeddah, easily recognized by its innovative twisted form.
Read our full guide →Safa to Marwa
Landmark · MeccaFree entrySafa and Marwa are two small hills located within the Masjid al-Haram complex in Mecca.
Read our full guide →Black Stone
Landmark · MeccaFree entryThe Black Stone (Al-Hajar al-Aswad) is an ancient, dark stone embedded in the eastern corner of the Kaaba, the cube-shaped building at the center of the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
Read our full guide →Al Faisaliah Tower
Landmark · RiyadhAl-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
Landmark · RiyadhFree entryAl Faisaliyah Centre is one of Riyadh's most iconic landmarks, a towering skyscraper that dominates the city's skyline.
Read our full guide →Abraj Al-Bait Towers
Landmark · MeccaThe Abraj Al-Bait Towers, also known as the Mecca Royal Clock Tower, is a towering complex of seven skyscrapers that dominate the skyline of Mecca.
Read our full guide →Deera Square
Landmark · RiyadhDeera 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 Water Tower
Landmark · RiyadhRiyadh Water Tower is a 61-meter conical water tower in the al-Futah neighborhood of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Read our full guide →Riyadh TV Tower
Landmark · RiyadhThe 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 →Qasr Al-Hukm
Landmark · RiyadhFree 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 →Jeddah Flagpole
Landmark · JeddahThe Jeddah Flagpole is a striking landmark that held the title of the world's tallest flagpole from 2014 until 2021.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the landmarks in Saudi Arabia?
Kingdom Centre in Riyadh is the most reviewed, with 1,972 traveler reviews and a 4.3 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Saudi Arabia's landmarks is worth going out of your way for?
Safa to Marwa in Mecca rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 989 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Saudi Arabia has the most landmarks?
Riyadh, with 8 on this list, ahead of Jeddah on 4. The list spans 3 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these landmarks free to visit?
Yes, 4: Safa to Marwa, Black Stone, Al Faisaliyah Centre and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of landmarks ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 178 tracked places in Saudi Arabia. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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