Diriyah
Diriyah, the mud-brick city on the wadi
Area guide
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Radosław Botev · CC BY 3.0 pl via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Diriyah, the mud-brick city on the wadi
Diriyah lies on the north-western edge of Riyadh, where the city meets Wadi Hanifah. On one bank, At-Turaif, the 18th-century mud-brick capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been restored and opens in the evenings; on the other, Bujairi Terrace gathers restaurants facing its walls. Along the valley, palm gardens and paths follow the restored wadi, JAX District has turned old warehouses into studios and galleries, and Bab Samhan has opened as the first hotel.
Sights
At-Turaif, Bujairi Terrace, Wadi Hanifah and JAX District.
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Francisco Anzola · CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia CommonsEating
Maiz and Long Chim on Bujairi Terrace; Taleed by Michael Mina at Bab Samhan.
Come for the evening: At-Turaif opens at dusk.
Staying
Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel.
Our advice: buy your At-Turaif pass on diriyah.sa before you set off, and check the road notices.
Why it's on our list
- Sights
- Eating
- Staying
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Diriyah, the mud-brick city on the wadi before you go.