The Diplomatic Quarter and Al Hada

About The Diplomatic Quarter and Al Hada

By the ULTIMATE Riyadh Editorial Team

Editor-in-Chief: Jai Michael

On the western edge of the city, the Diplomatic Quarter is a planted district of embassies, parks and walking paths along the escarpment above Wadi Hanifah, recognised by the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Beside it, in Al Hada, The Ritz-Carlton stands in its 52 acres of gardens, and Via Riyadh gathers luxury shops, Hōchō and The St. Regis in buildings of Tuwaiq stone.

Sights

The Diplomatic Quarter gardens and trails.

Eating

Hōchō at Via Riyadh, Hong at The Ritz-Carlton, afternoon tea in the Chorisia Lounge.

Walk the quarter’s trails in the morning, then lunch at Via Riyadh.

Staying

The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh and The St. Regis Riyadh.

Our advice: carry ID for the checkpoints at the Diplomatic Quarter’s entrances.

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Diplomatic Quarter and Al Hada before you go.