6 of the best · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
New Openings and Projects in Riyadh
The six-line metro, Diriyah partly open, KAFD, King Salman Park opening in phases, Qiddiya’s parks and Sports Boulevard. We give status, not prices.
Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
What's onThis week in Riyadh
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Three places we would send a friend to first in Riyadh: At-Turaif at dusk, a Saudi table and the view from the top of the Kingdom Centre.
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Open
Riyadh Metro
Six driverless lines and 85 stations across the city, all open since January 2025.
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Partly open
Diriyah
At-Turaif and Bujairi Terrace open; new hotels, an opera house and new districts under construction.
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Openings and projects 6
What’s open and what’s under way.
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Partly open
Diriyah
At-Turaif and Bujairi Terrace open; new hotels, an opera house and new districts under construction.
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Open
King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)
The financial district of towers, skywalks and restaurants, with new hotels opening.
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Opening in phases
King Salman Park
A very large urban park on the old airfield, preparing to open in phases.
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Partly open
Qiddiya City
Six Flags Qiddiya City open since 31 December 2025; Aquarabia welcomed its first guests in March 2026.
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Open
Riyadh Metro
Six driverless lines and 85 stations across the city, all open since January 2025.
