Outdoors · Our pick in Riyadh
The Diplomatic Quarter gardens
Aga Khan Award
About The Diplomatic Quarter gardens
The Diplomatic Quarter, Hayy Assafarat, on the western edge of the city above Wadi Hanifah, was landscaped with native planting, parks and walking paths, a scheme recognised by the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Its gardens and trails are open to walkers; carry identification, as there are checkpoints at the entrances.
Why it's on our list
- Walking paths
- Carry ID
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Diplomatic Quarter gardens before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to The Diplomatic Quarter gardens, as the crow flies.
- The St. Regis Riyadh1.2 km14 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from The Diplomatic Quarter gardens are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Kingdom Centre6.3 kmCycle 31 minCar or taxi 23 min
- At-Turaif, Diriyah8.1 kmCycle 41 minCar or taxi 26 min
- The National Museum9.3 kmCar or taxi 29 min
- KAFD10 kmCar or taxi 30 min
- The Masmak10 kmCar or taxi 31 min
- King Khalid International Airport32 kmCar or taxi 75 min
Main railway stations
- Riyadh railway station (SAR)12 kmCar or taxi 34 min