In depth
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Area guide
Diriyah, the mud-brick city on the wadi
At-Turaif and Bujairi Terrace on either side of Wadi Hanifah, the arts district of JAX, and Bab Samhan, the first hotel.
Area guide · Riyadh
Diriyah: At-Turaif, the terrace and the wadi
At-Turaif and Bujairi Terrace on either side of Wadi Hanifah, the arts district of JAX and Bab Samhan.
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What to see and do
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The mud-brick capital
At-Turaif, Diriyah
The 18th-century mud-brick quarter of Diriyah, restored and opened in the evenings: a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010.
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Facing At-Turaif
Bujairi Terrace
The terrace of restaurants and cafés facing At-Turaif across the wadi.
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Home of the Diriyah Biennale
JAX District
The former industrial quarter of Diriyah turned arts district, home of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation.
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Aga Khan Award 2010
Wadi Hanifah
The great valley west of the city, restored as a green corridor of water, palms and paths.
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On foot
At-Turaif and Bujairi Terrace at dusk
The restored mud-brick lanes of At-Turaif, then dinner across the wadi.
Where to eat
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Saudi, on the terrace
Maiz
Saudi cooking on Bujairi Terrace, looking across the wadi to At-Turaif.
Al Bujairi Terrace, Diriyah, Riyadh 13711Explore View on map
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Thai, on the terrace
Long Chim
Thai cooking on Bujairi Terrace, in the MICHELIN selection.
Al Bujairi Terrace, Diriyah, Riyadh 13711Explore View on map
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At Bab Samhan
Taleed by Michael Mina
Michael Mina’s Middle Eastern restaurant at Bab Samhan, Diriyah’s first hotel.
Bab Samhan Hotel, 7628 King Faisal Ibn Abd Al Aziz Road, Diriyah, Riyadh 13712Explore View on map
Where to stay
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The first hotel in Diriyah
Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah
Diriyah’s first hotel: 106 rooms and 28 suites in the Najdi style, steps from At-Turaif and Bujairi Terrace.
7628 King Faisal Ibn Abd Al Aziz Road, Samhan, Diriyah, Riyadh 13712Explore View on map
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