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Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
Riyadh is the capital city of Saudi Arabia and is the country's largest metropolis. It is the traditional homeland of the ruling Saud family. Riyadh is an increasingly modern city with many roads and modern transportation networks. At the seat of governance, there are numerous scenic monuments and an active local social environment. The King Abdul Aziz Historical Area features outdoor gardens and the 100 Palms Park underneath the famous Water Tower landmark, as well as the new National Museum and Al-Murabba Palace. The former is a stunning architectural monument, opened in 1999, which was built to celebrate the...Read More

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Hotels In Riyadh

This is a very comfortable modern hotel with a European touch. It contains a nice gym with two...
This is a popular hotel for visiting businessmen. It contains large meeting facilities and good...
This is an older structure, but it has been well-maintained and is located  three kilometers north...
This hotel is in desperate need of a facelift and is awkwardly located east of the city core. About...
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Masjid Information

In Muslim countries there is usually a Mosque at every street corner so we are not listing masjids here.

Halal Restaurants

In Muslim countries the food served in most restaurants is Halal so we are not listing halal restaurants here.

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Festivals

Eid-ul Fitr
Held between the 8th and the 17th October, Eid-ul Fitr comes after the ...
  • Eid-ul Adha
  • Janadriyah Festival
  • Saudi National Day

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    Al Mamlaka (Kingdom Centre)...
    This upscale three-level shopping center includes the women-only Ladies ...
  • Souq al-Thumairi
  • Souq al-Thumairi

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    Buses
    The Saudi Arabian Public Transport ...    		 Car for hire
    The most attractive option for ...
    Taxi
    Most visitors rely on the abundant ...    		 From the airport
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    Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

    Riyadh History
    An inconsequential oasis town of under 10,000 people only a century ago, Riyadh (more specifically, the neighboring town of Diriyah) is the ancestral home of the al-Sauds, The Saudi Royal Family. Driven out by the Rashids clan in 1891, King Abdulaziz bin Saud famously raided and recaptured the city in 1902. The city was made the capital of Saudi Arabia when the country was born in 1932, and has grown exponentially since then. read more

    Al Faisaliah
    Located in the same complex as the Faisaliah Tower (but not in the tower itself), is probably...    		 Four Seasons
    It doesn't get any fancier than staying in the 302-meter Al-Faisaliah Tower, and the Four Seasons...
    Holiday Inn Al-Qasr
    Holiday Inn Al-Qasr, Olaya Main Rd, +966-1-4625000. Formerly the Howard Johnson Olaya Palace, this...    		 Intercontinental Hotel
    This is a popular hotel for visiting businessmen. It contains large meeting facilities and good...
    Luthan Spa and Hotel
    This is the first and only women-only hotel in Saudi Arabia. Most visitors are locals coming here...    		 Marriott Riyadh
    This hotel is in desperate need of a facelift and is awkwardly located east of the city core. About...
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    Al Mamlaka (Kingdom Centre) Shopping Mall
    This upscale three-level shopping center includes the women-only Ladies Kingdom, an entire level...    		 Souq al-Thumairi
    Souq al-Thumairi, Deira (next to Masmak Fortress). Also known as Antique Souq, this is Riyadh's...
    Souq al-Thumairi
    Souq al-Thumairi, Deira (next to Masmak Fortress). Also known as Antique Souq, this is Riyadh's...
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    Eid-ul Fitr
    Held between the 8th and the 17th October, Eid-ul Fitr comes after the long-drawn fasting of the...    		 Saudi National Day
    Saudi National Day, one of the most important Public Holidays in Riyadh is celebrated on the 23 of...
    Eid-ul Adha
    Eid-ul Adha, also called the Feast of the Sacrifice, is celebrated any time between the 15th and...    		 Janadriyah Festival
    Janadriyah Festival is one of the major cultural festivals in Riyadh and is celebrated between...
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    Al-Nakheel
    Al-Nakheel, Khozama Centre 7F (next to Al-Khozama Hotel). Though widely acclaimed as the best...    		 Sheraton Riyadh
    Sheraton Riyadh offers a very rich buffet for breakfast, covering a wide spectrum of Mediterranean...
    The Globe
    Located in Al Faisaliah Hotel is an expensive restaurant that offers both a delectable cuisine and...    		 Assaraya
    This very popular Turkish restaurant is packed during the evening hours. Meat is the name of the...
    Chilis
    Quite good rendition of TexMex with a typical American look-and-feel. The Buffalo Wings / Tenders...    		 Korean Palace
    Korean-run eatery offers reasonably authentic Korean, Japanese, and Chinese food at reasonable...
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    Fast Facts
    -Location: Middle East
    -Dialing code: +966
    -Emergency numbers:        -International Operator: 901
          - Emergency: 993
          - Ambulance: 997
          - Fire: 998
          - Police: 999
          - Directory Assistance:-905
    -Population: 5 Million (estimation)
    -Languages : Arabic
    -Time zone: GMT +3
    -Average January temperatures: 14.4 C/58 F
    -Average July temperatures: 36.6 C/98 F
    -Annual rainfall: 94.8 mm (3.73) Inches
     
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    When To Go

    When to go
    Visit the beautiful capital of Saudi Arabia during the months between November and February, as the climate is pleasant and mild.  ...

    Kids In Tow

    The National Museum and Riyadh Zoo
    The National Museum and Riyadh Zoo are safe bets for enjoyable places to take children and the ...

    Health & Safety

    Health and Safety
    Riyadh is among the most conservative cities in Saudi Arabia. The mutaween (religious police) are numerous in Riyadh and are to be ...

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