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Diriyah
Partly open
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Image courtesy of © Francisco Anzola · CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Diriyah
In Diriyah, At-Turaif and Bujairi Terrace have been open since December 2022, and Bab Samhan, the first hotel, is open. The wider project, with further hotels, the Royal Diriyah Opera House and new districts around the heritage core, is under construction.
Why it's on our list
- Status: Partly open
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Diriyah before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Diriyah are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- KAFD7.7 kmCycle 39 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Kingdom Centre10 kmCar or taxi 31 min
- The National Museum17 kmCar or taxi 44 min
- The Masmak18 kmCar or taxi 46 min
- King Khalid International Airport29 kmCar or taxi 67 min
Main railway stations
- Riyadh railway station (SAR)19 kmCar or taxi 48 min