Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
- Safety rating
- 7.5/10
- Best time to visit
- November to March offers pleasant, cooler weather, while summers in the desert capital are extremely hot.
- Population
- 7.7M
Overview
Riyadh is Saudi Arabia's fast-modernizing capital, where futuristic skyscrapers like the Kingdom Centre rise from the desert beside the restored mud-brick palaces of Diriyah. A booming business and cultural hub, it blends Najdi heritage with ambitious new attractions.
Top attractions
Visit the historic Diriyah and Masmak Fortress, the Kingdom Centre Sky Bridge, the National Museum, and the cliffs of Edge of the World nearby.
Getting around
A new metro network is expanding, and ride-hailing apps like Uber and Careem are the easiest way around this car-centric city.