5 of the best · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Best Walks in Riyadh
At-Turaif at dusk, the old centre from the Masmak to the National Museum, Wadi Hanifah below Diriyah, the Diplomatic Quarter trails and KAFD’s skywalks.
Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three places we would send a friend to first in Riyadh: At-Turaif at dusk, a Saudi table and the view from the top of the Kingdom Centre.
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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.
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On foot
The old centre: the Masmak to the National Museum
The fort, the souqs, Deira Square and the museum gardens.
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Best in the cool of the evening, November to March.
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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.
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On foot
The old centre: the Masmak to the National Museum
The fort, the souqs, Deira Square and the museum gardens.
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