Via Riyadh at dusk, its stone buildings lit with floral projections around a fountain court

Area guide · Riyadh

The Diplomatic Quarter and Al Hada: gardens, trails and Via Riyadh

The planted quarter above Wadi Hanifah, The Ritz-Carlton in its gardens and Via Riyadh with The St. Regis.

In depth

  1. Area guide

    The Diplomatic Quarter and Al Hada

    Al Hada·In depth

    The planted quarter of embassies above Wadi Hanifah, The Ritz-Carlton in its gardens, and Via Riyadh with The St. Regis.

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What to see and do

  1. Aga Khan Award

    The Diplomatic Quarter gardens

    Diplomatic Quarter·Landscaped quarter

    The planted quarter of embassies on the city’s western edge, with paths along the escarpment.

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  2. On foot

    The Diplomatic Quarter trails

    Diplomatic Quarter·Walk

    Planted paths along the escarpment above Wadi Hanifah.

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Where to eat

  1. Chinese, in the palace

    Hong

    Al Hada·Chinese

    The Ritz-Carlton’s Chinese restaurant, in the MICHELIN selection.

    The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, Al Hada, Mekkah Road, Riyadh 11493Explore View on map

  2. Japanese at Via Riyadh

    Hōchō

    Al Hada·Japanese contemporary

    Contemporary Japanese cooking on the ground floor of Via Riyadh, with The Rubi Room for a creative counter.

    Ground Floor, Via Riyadh, Al Hada, Riyadh 12912Explore View on map

  3. Afternoon tea

    Chorisia Lounge, The Ritz-Carlton

    Al Hada·Hotel lounge

    Afternoon tea in the lounge of The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh.

    Al Hada, Mekkah Road, Riyadh 11493Explore View on map

Lounges

  1. A walk-in humidor

    Turquoise Cigar Lounge

    Al Hada·Cigar lounge

    The Ritz-Carlton’s cigar lounge, with a walk-in humidor.

    Al Hada, Mekkah Road, Riyadh 11493Explore View on map

Shopping

  1. By the Diplomatic Quarter

    Via Riyadh

    Al Hada·Luxury destination

    The luxury quarter of shops, restaurants and a cinema around The St. Regis, near the Diplomatic Quarter.

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Where to stay

  1. 52 acres of gardens

    The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh

    Al Hada·Palace hotel

    A palace-scale hotel by the Diplomatic Quarter, in 52 acres of gardens with olive trees and palms.

    Al Hada, Mekkah Road, Riyadh 11493Explore View on map

  2. At Via Riyadh

    The St. Regis Riyadh

    Al Hada·Luxury hotel

    The first St. Regis in the Kingdom, cast in Tuwaiq stone at Via Riyadh, with butler service and a 1,200 m² spa.

    2941 Makkah Al Mukarramah Road, Al Hada, Riyadh 12912Explore View on map

Spas and wellness

  1. Hotel spa

    The St. Regis Spa Riyadh

    Al Hada·Spa

    A 1,200 m² spa at The St. Regis, with sauna and herbal steam room.

    2941 Makkah Al Mukarramah Road, Al Hada, Riyadh 12912Explore View on map

  2. Hotel spa

    The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Riyadh

    Al Hada·Spa

    The spa of The Ritz-Carlton, in the palace gardens.

    Al Hada, Mekkah Road, Riyadh 11493Explore View on map

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