In depth
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Area guide
Al Olaya and King Fahd Road
The spine of the modern city: the Kingdom Centre and Al Faisaliah, their hotels and malls, and the restaurants of Olaya Street.
Area guide · Riyadh
Al Olaya: the two towers and their tables
The Kingdom Centre and Al Faisaliah, their hotels and malls, and the restaurants of Olaya Street.
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What to see and do
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The bridge at the top
Kingdom Centre and the Sky Bridge
The landmark tower on Olaya Street, its arch crossed at the top by the Sky Bridge viewing deck.
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The golden sphere
Al Faisaliah Tower
The Foster + Partners tower on King Fahd Road, with a golden glass sphere near its tip.
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A woven façade
King Fahad National Library
The national library, wrapped by Gerber Architekten in a textile façade that recalls a tent.
Where to eat
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Saudi classics
Najd Village
Saudi cooking with a Bib Gourmand, on Al Takhassusi Street in Al Olaya.
Al Takhassusi, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12331Explore View on map
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Ten courses, very few seats
Julien by Daniel Boulud
Daniel Boulud’s intimate tasting room inside Café Boulud, high in the Kingdom Centre.
Ground Floor, Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh, Kingdom Centre, Olaya Street, Al Olaya, Riyadh 11321Explore View on map
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French, in the Four Seasons
Café Boulud
Daniel Boulud’s French café-restaurant in the Four Seasons at the Kingdom Centre.
Ground Floor, Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh, Kingdom Centre, Olaya Street, Al Olaya, Riyadh 11321Explore View on map
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In the golden sphere
The Globe
Modern European dinners in the golden sphere at the top of the Al Faisaliah tower.
Mandarin Oriental, Al Faisaliah Tower, King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 11491Explore View on map
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Armenian
Lusin
Armenian cooking at Centria Mall on Olaya Street.
Centria Mall, 210 Olaya Street, Al Olaya, Riyadh 11672Explore View on map
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At Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah
Alain Ducasse Chocolat
A Parisian café and chocolate boutique at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah.
King Fahad Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12212Explore View on map
Lounges
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Alcohol-free cocktails
Tonic Bar, Four Seasons
The Four Seasons’ bar for handcrafted alcohol-free cocktails, in the Kingdom Centre.
Kingdom Centre, Olaya Street, Al Olaya, RiyadhExplore View on map
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Saudi hospitality
Obaya Lounge, Four Seasons
The Four Seasons’ lounge of Saudi hospitality, named after a celebrated Arabian horse.
Kingdom Centre, Olaya Street, Al Olaya, RiyadhExplore View on map
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Cakes until midnight
The Mandarin Lounge
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah’s lobby lounge, with its cake shop open until midnight.
King Fahad Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12212Explore View on map
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Mixology and cigars
Asir Lounge
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah’s lounge for alcohol-free mixology and cigars, with a view.
King Fahad Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12212Explore View on map
Shopping
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In the Kingdom Tower
Kingdom Centre Mall
The mall at the base of the Kingdom Centre, with international fashion and the Sky Bridge above.
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At the foot of Al Faisaliah
Al Faisaliah Mall
The mall at the foot of the Al Faisaliah tower on King Fahd Road.
Where to stay
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In the Kingdom Tower
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre
The Four Seasons at the top of the Kingdom Centre, with Daniel Boulud’s two restaurants, Tonic Bar and a spa.
Kingdom Centre, Olaya Street, Al Olaya, RiyadhExplore View on map
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The golden sphere
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh
The Mandarin Oriental in the Al Faisaliah tower, with The Globe in its golden sphere and a long list of restaurants and lounges.
King Fahad Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12212Explore View on map
Spas and wellness
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Hotel spa
The Spa at Four Seasons Riyadh
The Four Seasons’ spa in the Kingdom Centre.
Kingdom Centre, Olaya Street, Al Olaya, RiyadhExplore View on map
Share your Al Olaya & King Fahd Road tips
Been up to the Sky Bridge or dined at The Globe? Share your tips for King Fahd Road.
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