Riyadh areas & neighbourhoods — a guide to each
Riyadh is a wide city and every district has its own character. These are the neighbourhoods our catalog covers, each holding places close enough to combine into one day.
The entertainment heart of Riyadh Season — stages, shows, dining and themed world zones in one place, busiest after sunset.
Riyadh's business and hotel core — Kingdom Tower, Al Faisaliah and Tahlia Street — the closest base for business travel and upscale shopping.
A modern north-Riyadh district known for its density of specialty cafes, contemporary restaurants and activity studios.
North-west Riyadh around Riyadh Park and Nakheel Mall — shopping, cinemas and family dining in walking distance of each other.
Home of the first Saudi state and the UNESCO-listed At-Turaif district, with Wadi Hanifah and heritage dining along its edge.
One of modern Riyadh's oldest districts — King Abdullah Park plus long-standing, reasonably priced local restaurants.
A quiet northern residential district with a growing cafe and restaurant scene, comfortable for families.
The historic quarter around the King Abdulaziz Historical Centre, Murabba Palace and the National Museum.
Old central Riyadh — Al Masmak Fortress, Souq Al Zal and the historic lanes around them.
A walled district of green space and walking trails, with calm restaurants and studios away from city traffic.
North-west Riyadh, home to The Groves and its cluster of destination restaurants and cafes.