Outdoors · Our pick in Riyadh
Wadi Hanifah
Aga Khan Award 2010
About Wadi Hanifah
Wadi Hanifah, the longest and most important valley near Riyadh, runs past Diriyah and the western districts; its restoration as wetlands and a green corridor of paths, palms and picnic places won the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2010. Walk the stretch below At-Turaif in the cool of the evening.
Why it's on our list
- Aga Khan Award 2010
- Walk at dusk
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Wadi Hanifah before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Wadi Hanifah, as the crow flies.
- Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah750 m9 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Wadi Hanifah 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
- KAFD7.7 kmCycle 39 minCar or taxi 25 min
- Kingdom Centre10 kmCar or taxi 31 min
- The National Museum17 kmCar or taxi 44 min
- The Masmak18 kmCar or taxi 46 min
- King Khalid International Airport29 kmCar or taxi 67 min
Main railway stations
- Riyadh railway station (SAR)19 kmCar or taxi 48 min