Things to Do in Riyadh 2019

by Andrea Jessy Travel guide

About Riyadh

Riyadh the bustling city of rich heritage and culture is known as the city of gardens and designated as the “Beta World City”. Being the capital and heart of Saudi Arabia and Riyadh Province it belongs to the historical regions of Najd and Al-Yamama. Riyadh known for its beauty and charm is the second largest city in the centre of Arabian Peninsula. Riyadh is the home for 5.7 million people spread over 1,554 square kilometres. This metropolitan city was found during the pre-Islamic era by the tribe of Banu Hanifa. There are two road mainly connecting from north to south the city namely King Fahd road and tariq al-malek al-Fahd. Another road running from the west to east side and intersects at the Cairo Square is the Makkah Rd (aka Khuris Rd). Al Faisalyah and Al-Tahlya are the area’s most outstanding landmarks and is at the Kingdom Center.

Riyadh being the land of generosity and kindness invites tourists to experience several amazing places right in your hands...travel to the hot sandy golden deserts, climbing the green mountains, diving into the dusty sand dunes, deriving at the beauty and surprises, experiencing the heritage and culture of different eras, tasting at the delicious cuisines, and enjoying at the most beautiful dances...this is all a journey to Riyadh...are you ready now?

Tourist Places to visit in Riyadh

Riyadh is the most enlightening place to stroll. It is lured with many enchanting buildings and archaeology. The golden deserts, the dusty mountains and the clear dark moonlight allow one to hook to the city. While unwinding and discovering the unique beauty of Riyadh tourism, there are many tourist places in Riyadh including the Diplomatic Quarter reveals the cultural integration and utopian urban planning. Then Masmak Fort sits in the city centre is a part of the King Abdulaziz Historical complex along with the Deira Souq, Justice Square and the Governor’s Castle. The breathtaking views of the deserts and the sand dune driving are fascinating a tour to Riyadh. As Riyadh is a low lying urban city it doesn’t have many tall buildings.

There are only two buildings namely the Al Faisaliyah tower (44-storied) and the Kingdom Tower (99-storied) which are noted as the tallest buildings boasting architectural charm. The artefacts of Riyadh are displayed at eastern side of the King Abdul Aziz historical Centre called the National Museum of Saudi Arabia. The glut of aviation and aircraft related things are displayed at the Royal Saudi Air Force Museum called Saqr Al-Jazira.

Riyadh Festivals & Seasons

The national heritage and culture is displayed by smelling the perfume of their originality which replicates in the form of events and celebrations which accommodates participants of both residential and globally. Apart from common festivals there are many events which take place in Riyadh. Janadriyah Festival, International Cuisine Festival, East Coast Festival, Souk Hajr, Al Ahsa Countryside Festival, al Ahsa Festival of Palm and Dates, Taif Rose Festival, Baheeta Spring Festival, Unaizah-Al-Musawkaf Traditional Festival, Jazan-Al Hareed Festival, Heritage Village Festival, Aba Saud Heritage Festival, Ha’il-Desert Festival, Souk Okaz, 3rd National Built Heritage forum, National Arabian Horse Show, King Abdulaziz Award for Camels Beauty Contest, Mahayel Winter Festival, Radhwa desert Festival, and We Love our Heritage are the festivals held throughout the year in Riyadh. All these festivals display the plethora of culture, heritage, food, entertainment, desert and tourist activities. Book your flights from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh at lowest airfare through Rehlat. Get best offers on international flight bookings when you fly from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh.