Things to Do in Riyadh 2019
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.
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