The courtyard of Bab Samhan in Diriyah at dusk, lanterns and shade sails among mud-rendered walls

Luxury guide · Riyadh

Luxury Riyadh: tower suites, palace gardens and dinner by At-Turaif

The Four Seasons in the Kingdom Centre, Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, The Ritz-Carlton’s 52 acres, The St. Regis and Bab Samhan; Julien, The Globe and Taleed; the lounges, the spas and Via Riyadh.

The finest hotels

  1. In the Kingdom Tower

    Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre

    Al Olaya·Luxury hotel

    The Four Seasons at the top of the Kingdom Centre, with Daniel Boulud’s two restaurants, Tonic Bar and a spa.

    Kingdom Centre, Olaya Street, Al Olaya, RiyadhExplore View on map

  2. The golden sphere

    Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh

    Al Olaya·Luxury hotel

    The Mandarin Oriental in the Al Faisaliah tower, with The Globe in its golden sphere and a long list of restaurants and lounges.

    King Fahad Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12212Explore View on map

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. The first hotel in Diriyah

    Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah

    Diriyah·Heritage hotel

    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

Fine dining

  1. Ten courses, very few seats

    Julien by Daniel Boulud

    Al Olaya·French contemporary

    Daniel Boulud’s intimate tasting room inside Café Boulud, high in the Kingdom Centre.

    Ground Floor, Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh, Kingdom Centre, Olaya Street, Al Olaya, Riyadh 11321Explore View on map

  2. In the golden sphere

    The Globe

    Al Olaya·Modern cuisine

    Modern European dinners in the golden sphere at the top of the Al Faisaliah tower.

    Mandarin Oriental, Al Faisaliah Tower, King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 11491Explore View on map

  3. 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

  4. At Bab Samhan

    Taleed by Michael Mina

    Diriyah·Middle Eastern

    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

  5. 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, sights and shopping

  1. At Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah

    Alain Ducasse Chocolat

    Al Olaya·Café and chocolatier

    A Parisian café and chocolate boutique at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah.

    King Fahad Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12212Explore View on map

  2. Alcohol-free cocktails

    Tonic Bar, Four Seasons

    Al Olaya·Mocktail bar

    The Four Seasons’ bar for handcrafted alcohol-free cocktails, in the Kingdom Centre.

    Kingdom Centre, Olaya Street, Al Olaya, RiyadhExplore View on map

  3. Mixology and cigars

    Asir Lounge

    Al Olaya·Cigar lounge

    Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah’s lounge for alcohol-free mixology and cigars, with a view.

    King Fahad Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12212Explore View on map

  4. The mud-brick capital

    At-Turaif, Diriyah

    Diriyah·UNESCO World Heritage

    The 18th-century mud-brick quarter of Diriyah, restored and opened in the evenings: a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010.

    Explore View on map

  5. 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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Spas

  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

  3. Hotel spa

    The Spa at Four Seasons Riyadh

    Al Olaya·Spa

    The Four Seasons’ spa in the Kingdom Centre.

    Kingdom Centre, Olaya Street, Al Olaya, RiyadhExplore View on map

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