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About ULTIMATE Riyadh City Guide

ULTIMATE Riyadh City Guide is an independent guide for visitors to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We publish 14 curated lists: restaurants, cafés, lounges, hotels, sights, arts & culture, outdoors, walks, shopping, health, property, developments, cars & drivers and getting around. We cover Diriyah, Al Olaya and King Fahd Road, KAFD, the old centre around the Masmak and Murabba, the Diplomatic Quarter and Al Hada, the northern districts and As Sulimaniyah, with journeys to the Edge of the World, Ushaiqer, Qiddiya, Al-Ahsa and AlUla.

Our editor

Jai Michael is Editor-in-Chief of the ULTIMATE City Guides. With more than 25 years in the media industry, he founded ABSOLUTE brighton and London TV, and has worked with leading luxury brands around the world.

How we choose

Every place in our lists has been checked against its own website or an official source such as Visit Saudi (the Saudi Tourism Authority), the Ministry of Culture, diriyah.sa, the MICHELIN Guide, UNESCO, Saudi Arabia Railways, the Real Estate General Authority or the UK government’s travel advice. We use no ratings, and we leave out anything we can’t confirm.

Before you go

Opening hours change often in Riyadh, especially in Ramadan and during Riyadh Season, and shops close briefly at prayer times. Please check directly with each place, and with official sources, before you travel. Prices are in Saudi riyals (SAR).

For venues

Run a venue in Riyadh and spotted something to update? We review our lists regularly and welcome corrections.

Photo credits

• The arched, lantern-lit lanes of Al Qaisariya souq in Hofuf, Al-Ahsa, by saudipics, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Qasr al-Farid at Hegra, the Nabataean tomb carved into a lone sandstone outcrop, by Richard Mortel, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Riyadh at dusk: the Kingdom Centre and the Al Faisaliah tower with its golden sphere, above the lights of the city, by B.alotaby, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The restored mud-brick palaces of At-Turaif in Diriyah under a clear sky, by Radosław Botev, licensed CC BY 3.0 pl, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Mandarin Lounge at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, blue velvet armchairs under an amber glass chandelier, photo: Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh.
• Bujairi Terrace in Diriyah at dusk, its mud-brick restaurants lit behind the palms, by Francisco Anzola, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Afternoon tea at The St. Regis Riyadh: a gilded birdcage stand of pastries beside a porcelain teapot, photo: Courtesy of The St. Regis Riyadh.
• The towers of King Fahd Road at dusk, by B.alotaby, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Masmak, the mud-brick fort of 1865, framed by palms in the old centre of Riyadh, by Sammy Six, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Riyadh at dusk: the Kingdom Centre and the Al Faisaliah tower with its golden sphere, above the lights of the city, by B.alotaby, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The towers of the King Abdullah Financial District at night, with the full moon rising, by Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Saudi Photos Hub, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Carpet and incense shops under the awnings of a souq in central Riyadh, by Francisco Anzola, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The restored mud-brick palaces of At-Turaif in Diriyah under a clear sky, by Radosław Botev, licensed CC BY 3.0 pl, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Via Riyadh at dusk, its stone buildings lit with floral projections around a fountain court, by Saudi press Agency (SPA), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Al Faisaliah tower, with its golden glass sphere near the tip, by Hamza A. Durrani, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• A platter of kabsa: spiced rice and lamb with tomato, cucumber, onion and lemon, by Sammy Six, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• A couple’s treatment room at The St. Regis Spa Riyadh, under a lit plaster arch, photo: Courtesy of The St. Regis Riyadh.
• Riyadh at dusk: the Kingdom Centre and the Al Faisaliah tower with its golden sphere, above the lights of the city, by B.alotaby, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh at night, its palace façade lit at the end of a palm-lined drive, photo: Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh.
• The lobby of The St. Regis Riyadh, with a calligraphy sculpture, white hydrangeas and a curving stair, photo: Courtesy of The St. Regis Riyadh.
• The towers of the King Abdullah Financial District at night, with the full moon rising, by Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Saudi Photos Hub, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The towers of the King Abdullah Financial District at night, with the full moon rising, by Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Saudi Photos Hub, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Kingdom Centre at night, its arch lit at the top, above palms on Olaya Street, by Hamza A. Durrani, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The courtyard of Bab Samhan in Diriyah at dusk, lanterns and shade sails among mud-rendered walls, photo: Courtesy of Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah.
• The Masmak, the mud-brick fort of 1865, framed by palms in the old centre of Riyadh, by Sammy Six, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The towers and walls of the Masmak and the square in front, by amanderson2, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Inside a Riyadh Metro carriage, with its blue seats and white interior, by ubahnverleih, licensed CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The curving lattice ceiling of the KAFD metro station by Zaha Hadid Architects, by Kolaiel, licensed CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Escalators and the wave-patterned lattice inside the KAFD metro station, by Kolaiel, licensed CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The crenellated mud-brick walls of Murabba Palace, with a minaret beyond, by Radosław Botev, licensed CC BY 3.0 pl, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Canal houses and bridges in Amsterdam, by Michielverbeek, licensed CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Alhambra in Granada in the evening light, by Jebulon, licensed Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The floodlit Acropolis and Parthenon at dusk, seen from Philopappos Hill, by Giles Laurent, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The pink sand beach of Harbour Island, the Bahamas, by Rüdiger Stehn from Kiel, Deutschland, licensed CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The road winding out to the lighthouse on Cap de Formentor, Mallorca, above the open sea, by Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Grand Palace reflected at dawn, by Nawit science, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The golden sand and calm water of Paynes Bay, St. James, by Barry haynes, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Sagrada Família lit up at night, by Maksim Sokolov, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Belgrade's old town and the spire of the Cathedral Church of St Michael above the Sava at sunset, photo: © ULTIMATE International Media.
• The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin against a blue sky, by Berthold Werner, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Royal Pavilion in Brighton under a blue sky, by Qmin, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Romanian Athenaeum in its garden, by Jorge Franganillo, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Hungarian Parliament lit up at night on the Danube, by Tom Ek, licensed CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The pyramids of Giza across the desert, by Ricardo Liberato, licensed CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Bixby Creek Bridge on the Big Sur coast, by Diliff, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles above Cape Town, by Pavel Špindler, licensed CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Nyhavn, Copenhagen, by kallerna, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• A cruise ship in the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro, by Gzzz, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Burj Khalifa and Business Bay at blue hour, by Robert Bock, licensed CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Ha’penny Bridge on the Liffey, Dublin, by Chris Rycroft, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Edinburgh Castle on its rock above the trees of West Princes Street Gardens, by Matti Blume, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• A schooner silhouetted against the sunset off Key West, by Joe Parks from Berkeley, CA, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Aerial view of the white sand spit of Ses Illetes and Llevant, the salt pans and, across the strait, Ibiza and Es Vedrà, by Beni Marull, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Baie des Anges, Nice, by Tobi 87, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Blue domes of Oia above the Santorini caldera, by Norbert Nagel, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Helsinki Cathedral above the South Harbour, by Ввласенко, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Hong Kong Island and the harbour at night from Victoria Peak, by Benh LIEU SONG (Flickr), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The walls of Dalt Vila and the cathedral above the harbour of Ibiza Town, in late sun, by Charles from Port Chester, New York, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Hagia Sophia and its minarets in golden evening light, by Nserrano, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Varenna on Lake Como, by Daniel Case, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Las Vegas Strip at dusk, by Dietmar Rabich, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Lisbon’s rooftops falling to the Tagus under a clear blue sky, by Dudva, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Congress Square, Ljubljana, with the castle on its hill behind, by Petar Milošević, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Palace of Westminster and the Elizabeth Tower lit at dusk across the Thames, by Diliff, licensed CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Downtown Los Angeles at sunset beneath the snow-capped San Gabriel Mountains, by Alek Leckszas, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Metrópolis building at the start of the Gran Vía, by Diego Delso, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• La Seu, Palma’s Gothic cathedral, and the Almudaina above the old sea wall, seen from the Parc de la Mar, by Enric, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• An aerial view of a small island ringed by reef in the Maldives, by Luka Peternel, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Valletta’s honey-coloured skyline, with the dome of the Carmelite church and the spire of St Paul’s, above the harbour at sunset, by Olga Prystai, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Yachts in Puerto Banús, by kallerna, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Turquoise water below the pine-topped cliffs at Cala Macarella, Menorca, by Markus Trienke, licensed CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Palacio de Bellas Artes at dusk, by Daniel Case, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Art Deco hotels on Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, by Robbschultz69, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Duomo di Milano and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II on the Piazza del Duomo, by kuhnmi, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Monaco from above, Port Hercule and Monte-Carlo below the mountains, by Spike, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Taj Mahal Palace and the Gateway of India from the harbour, by iMahesh, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Sunset at the Naples Pier, by pmarkham, licensed CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The New York City skyline from Top of the Rock, by Dillan Payne, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Oslo Opera House, by Christian David, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Eiffel Tower seen from the Trocadéro in Paris, by Chabe01, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Millennium Bridge over the Morača, by Desemeus, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Prague Castle and Charles Bridge, by Diliff, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and its gardens, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, by Berthold Werner, edit by Böhringer, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The red carriages of the Glacier Express crossing the stone arches of the Landwasser Viaduct below a snow-capped peak, by Kabelleger / David Gubler, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Church of St John at Kaneo above Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia, by kallerna, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Reykjavík and Mount Esja from Hallgrímskirkja, by Jakub Hałun, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Christ the Redeemer on the Corcovado and Sugarloaf in silhouette at sunrise, above the bay and the city, by Donatas Dabravolskas, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Riyadh skyline at dusk, with the Kingdom Centre and Al Faisaliah, by B.alotaby, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• St Peter’s Basilica in Rome under a clear blue sky, by Alvesgaspar, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Golden Gate Bridge seen from Battery Spencer, by Christoph Strässler, licensed CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Sebilj fountain and the square of Baščaršija, by Yukof, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Lujiazui skyline lit up at night across the Huangpu River, by King of Hearts, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The towers of the Central Business District lit up at night, reflected in Marina Bay, by Bijay Chaurasia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Matterhorn in winter above Zermatt, by JoachimKohler-HB, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Warrior on a Horse fountain in Macedonia Square, Skopje, lit at night, by Diego Delso, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia, under a pink evening sky, by Jose Ligero Loarte, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• A caparisoned elephant in the Esala Perahera procession, Kandy, by Daniel Liabeuf, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Gros Piton and Petit Piton, the twin volcanic spires of the UNESCO-listed Pitons, by xiquinhosilva, licensed CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Gamla Stan, Stockholm, by Nordenfan, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Longtail boats on West Railay beach beneath the limestone cliffs, by Krzysztof Golik, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The restored Pyramid of Tirana under a blue sky, by BBB2021, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Rolling green hills and a farmhouse near Pienza in the Val d’Orcia, by Tom Ek, licensed CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Calatrava’s Hemisfèric lit at twilight, reflected in its pool, by Diliff, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Grand Canal and Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, by Irin Acassi, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The tiled roof of St Stephen’s Cathedral and the rooftops of central Vienna, by Dietmar Rabich, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• St Mark's Church and its tiled roof on St Mark's Square, Zagreb's Upper Town, by Jorge Láscar from Australia, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Zurich and the Limmat, by Daniel Kraft, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Riyadh at dusk: the Kingdom Centre and the Al Faisaliah tower with its golden sphere, above the lights of the city, by B.alotaby, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Kingdom Centre at night, its arch lit at the top, above palms on Olaya Street, by Hamza A. Durrani, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Riyadh at dusk: the Kingdom Centre and the Al Faisaliah tower with its golden sphere, above the lights of the city, by B.alotaby, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Asir Lounge, leather armchairs inside the glass sphere of Al Faisaliah Tower, the Kingdom Centre in the distance, photo: Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh.
• The courtyard of Bab Samhan in Diriyah at dusk, lanterns and shade sails among mud-rendered walls, photo: Courtesy of Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah.
• The lobby of Bab Samhan, Najdi textiles and a niche wall of objects, photo: Courtesy of Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah.
• A king room at Bab Samhan, with a dallah and cups on the tray, photo: Courtesy of Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah.
• A relaxation alcove at Sidr Spa, Bab Samhan, behind linen curtains, photo: Courtesy of Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah.
• The terrace of Chorisia Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, tables around a fountain in a shaded courtyard, photo: Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh.
• The Globe at night: tables inside the glass sphere of Al Faisaliah Tower, the Kingdom Centre lit beyond, photo: Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh.
• The Globe by day, its red carpet curving inside the glass sphere high above Riyadh, photo: Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh.
• The dining room of Hong at The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, red velvet chairs under lanterns and calligraphy panels, photo: Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh.
• The Mandarin Lounge at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, blue velvet armchairs under an amber glass chandelier, photo: Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh.
• A Deluxe room at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, with a balcony over the city, photo: Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh.
• A spa treatment room at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, with a marble bath by the window, photo: Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh.
• The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh at night, its palace façade lit at the end of a palm-lined drive, photo: Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh.
• The indoor pool at The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, under a painted-sky dome, photo: Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh.
• The majlis of the Royal Suite at The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, under a crystal chandelier, photo: Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh.
• The lobby of The St. Regis Riyadh, with a calligraphy sculpture, white hydrangeas and a curving stair, photo: Courtesy of The St. Regis Riyadh.
• The St. Regis Bar in Riyadh, its blue-and-gold mural above the counter, photo: Courtesy of The St. Regis Riyadh.
• The St. Regis Riyadh at dusk, its fountain lit in the front garden, photo: Courtesy of The St. Regis Riyadh.
• A Deluxe room at The St. Regis Riyadh, its wide window looking over gardens, photo: Courtesy of The St. Regis Riyadh.
• Stella Sky Lounge at The St. Regis Riyadh, curved sofas among potted palms, photo: Courtesy of The St. Regis Riyadh.
• A couple’s treatment room at The St. Regis Spa Riyadh, under a lit plaster arch, photo: Courtesy of The St. Regis Riyadh.
• Afternoon tea at The St. Regis Riyadh: a gilded birdcage stand of pastries beside a porcelain teapot, photo: Courtesy of The St. Regis Riyadh.
• The terrace of Taleed by Michael Mina at Bab Samhan, under a shade sail at dusk, photo: Courtesy of Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah.
• The dining room of Taleed by Michael Mina, star-tiled tables and blue glass lamps, photo: Courtesy of Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah.
• The Turquoise lounge at The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, with green velvet armchairs and torchère lamps, photo: Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh.
• W Riyadh – KAFD at dusk, its slatted façade lit above the entrance, photo: Courtesy of W Riyadh – KAFD.
• The WET Deck pool at W Riyadh – KAFD, cabanas and green parasols beside a mosaic pool, photo: Courtesy of W Riyadh – KAFD.
• A treatment room at AWAY Spa, W Riyadh – KAFD, looking out over the towers of KAFD, photo: Courtesy of W Riyadh – KAFD.
• The towers of the King Abdullah Financial District at night, with the full moon rising, by Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Saudi Photos Hub, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Six Flags Qiddiya City sign and entrance plaza, with the escarpment behind, by Saudi Press Agency (SPA), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Roller coasters above a lit eatery at Six Flags Qiddiya City at dusk, by Saudi Press Agency (SPA), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The towers of the King Abdullah Financial District at night, with the full moon rising, by Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Saudi Photos Hub, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The Globe at night: tables inside the glass sphere of Al Faisaliah Tower, the Kingdom Centre lit beyond, photo: Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh.
• A shuttle boat and fountains on the lake of Salam Park, by Hamza A. Durrani, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Saudi Arabia Railways passenger trains at the platform in Riyadh, by Zach1055, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Via Riyadh at dusk, its stone buildings lit with floral projections around a fountain court, by Saudi press Agency (SPA), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The towers of King Fahd Road at dusk, by B.alotaby, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The towers of King Fahd Road at dusk, by B.alotaby, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Escalators and the wave-patterned lattice inside the KAFD metro station, by Kolaiel, licensed CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• The restored mud-brick palaces of At-Turaif in Diriyah under a clear sky, by Radosław Botev, licensed CC BY 3.0 pl, via Wikimedia Commons.
• A lane of mud-brick houses with carved wooden doors and lanterns in Diriyah, by Radosław Botev, licensed CC BY 3.0 pl, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Mud-brick houses among palms at Ushaiger Heritage Village in Najd, by Richard Mortel, licensed CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Via Riyadh at dusk, its stone buildings lit with floral projections around a fountain court, by Saudi press Agency (SPA), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
• A lane of mud-brick houses with carved wooden doors and lanterns in Diriyah, by Radosław Botev, licensed CC BY 3.0 pl, via Wikimedia Commons.