Things to do & places to visit in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Riyadh Province #2 destination in Saudi Arabia 2023. The average rating score is 4.34 based on 9.136 traveler reviews, of 58 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Riyadh, current date and time: Friday, May 10, 2024, 6:47.

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General weather summary in May

103°F - 74°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Very warm with a gentle breeze

Feels like

Chance of rain

18.0 millimeters

Amount

13.2 mph

Wind speed

18%

Humidity

13.3

Daylight length

5:09 AM

Sunrise

6:28 PM

Sunset

77%

Cloud cover

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Top things to do (22)

Top destinations in Riyadh Province 29

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5.0 Strike Bowling Alley (413 reviews)
- Amazing birthday experience at Strike bowling
Friday: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM Bowling Alleys

Treat yourself to a fun, active night out at Strike Bowling Alley, the family-friendly, high end sports lounge at The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh. There is something for everyone at Strike Bowling Alley, which offers a variety of entertainment options including billiards, bowling, and watching sports on an impressive 100” TV. Dine on American bar food favorites, shared platters and finger foods while listening to a selection of the latest hits See more..
5.0 Edge of The World (358 reviews)
- Amazing experience!
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Lookouts

This was the best experience in Saudi Arabia for me! Omer is an amazing host and not only he shows the most stunning locations in the desert, takes great pictures of you on the edge and brings you to the amazing restaurant at the end of the day, but also he explains in a very entertaining way basics about Saudi culture and their way of living. I was a solo female traveler and Omer made sure I feel very safe and happy. As I learnt during the tour there were nothing to be worried as a single traveler in the first place, but I had my doubts before. Many thanks to Omer and his team and I can't wait to go explore more Saudi with them next time I come here! See more..
5.0 Al Rajhi Grand Mosque (322 reviews)
- An Amazing and Stunning mosque
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Religious Sites

Riyadh has some truly beautiful Mosques, and the Al-Rajhi Grand Mosque must rank amongst the best. The amazing scale and beautiful and intricate design is not overwhelming, but elegant and calming. The centerpiece chandelier is the highlight, but it is complemented by the carpets, colors and paneling which enhance the design and patterns throughout. Our host spoke excellent English and answered any and all of our questions regarding the nature and structure of the mosque, a prayer session and the religion of Islam. We were allowed to admire the architecture, and sit in the visitor gallery to watch one of the prayer sessions. The mosque contains prayer areas for males and females (the combined areas can accommodate over 20,000 worshipers) and houses a library, research area, lecture rooms, and conference rooms. This was an exceptional and rewarding educational and hospitable experience. A must-see and must-do when visiting Riyadh See more..
5.0 Princess Latifa Bint Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Mosque (24 reviews)
- Amazing
Religious Sites

A nice place to spend a few quiet moments. I was here with a friend during Ramadan. It is one of the best times to visit. See more..
5.0 Adsat Alroya (3 reviews)
- عدسات اديرا الاكثر طلباً حالياً متوفرة حصريًا في عدسة الرؤيا للبصريات
Speciality & Gift Shops

عدسة الرؤيا للبصريات تخصصنا هو الموضه .. عدسات اديرا الاكثر طلباً حالياً متوفرة حصريًا في عدسة الرؤيا للبصريات See more..
5.0 Almadinah Neighborhood In Shaqra (1 review)
- Almadinah Neighborhood in Shaqra
Spent < 1 hour Historic Walking Areas
One of the oldest neighborhoods of Shaqra. It had many old houses and the old exchequerhouse. several businessmen and leading society figures used to live in this neighborhood. See more..
5.0 Shaqra Heritage Museum (1 review)
- Shaqra heritage museum
Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
It is located in the Halwa Heritage Market and contains many different heritage pieces and is considered one of the distinguished museums registered within the museums of the Riyadh region. Entry is free. See more..
5.0 Hlewa Heritage Market (1 review)
- Hlewa Heritage Market
Friday: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites
It is one of the large commercial markets in Shaqra that was built in 1929 and contains about 70 shops in which all necessary foodstuffs, clothes, livestock ,and others are sold. It was restored and inaugurated in 2011 . See more..
5.0 Al-husseini Mosque (1 review)
- Al-Husseini Mosque
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites
It was founded in the 12th century AH ( 1101–1200 ) and rebuilt in 1307 AH, and it was restored and re-prayed there in 2009 . See more..
5.0 Al-Dwaihra Mosque (1 review)
- 施設名はمسجد الظويهرة (アル・ザウィハ・モスク, Al Dwaihra Mosque, Al Zawiha Mosque, Al Dhuwayhirah Mosque)です。
Religious Sites

日本から現地ガイド付きのツアーで訪れました。アル・ザウィハ・モスク(Al Dwaihra Mosque)は、「サウジアラビアの真珠」と呼ばれるディルイーヤ(Ad Diriyah)の、アル・ブジャイリ(Al Bujairi)地区にあります。リヤド中心部から北西約20kmに位置します。ワディハニファ(Wadi Hanifah)という渓谷に細い川が流れており、対岸はサウード王朝最初の首都でサルワ宮殿 (Salwa Palace)などがある世界遺産のアル・トライフ(Al Turaif)地区です。
川岸はナツメヤシが多く植えられ緑化されており、ピクニックができるような公園となっています。付近の日干し泥煉瓦造りの建物は美しく修復され、地面も石のタイルで覆われ、埃っぽさがまったくありません。モスクの周囲は細い路地となっています。

訪問した時は閑散としており、平日で誰一人いない状態でした。サウジアラビアでは観光地ごとにイベント時期が設定されており、ディルイーヤシーズン(Diriyah Season)は11月から12月(前回は22 Nov 2019 - 21 Dec 2019)で、普段公開していない遺跡や施設を観ることが出来ますので、この付近を訪問するには最適な時期となります。Al UlaのWinter at Tantora Season 2 (19 Dec 2019 - 7 Mar 2020)の終わり近くに訪れましたので、ディルイーヤではイベント時期でなかったことと、ちょうどクラシックカーのイベント準備で周囲が封鎖されていたこともあります。
公園内やモスク入口にわかりやすい看板などが無いので、アル・ザウィハ・モスク (Al Dwaihra Mosque)には、アラビア語が分からない場合ガイドがいないと訪問は難しいと思います。係の方に中に入れて頂き、ガラス越しに室内を見学しました。

スンナ派の宗教学者ムハンマド・イブン・アブドゥルワッハーブ(Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab)は、1744年にディルイーヤのイブン・サウード(Ibn Saud)に迎え入れられ、教えを広めました。アル・ザウィハ・モスク (Al Dwaihra Mosque)がいつ建てられたかは不明ですが、かなり古いものです。サウジアラビアの10個に分類された歴史的モスクの建築様式ではナジド様式(Najdi Style)と、Abdullatif Al Fozan Awardの"Historical Mosques in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Investigating Architectural Styles Typology"で解説されています。10個の内、今回の旅行で他にMimar MosqueとUmar Ibn Al Khattab MosqueとShafe’i Mosquesも訪れており、短期間で代表するモスクを目にできたことが嬉しく感じました。さらにAbdullatif Al Fozan Awardのサイトには、モスクの建築情報を網羅した「モスクペディア(Mosqpedia)」があり、「Dwaihra」で検索すると写真やDrawingsを参照でき、建築好きにとっては大変貴重なサイトです。

また、モスクの修復前の写真を探していたところ、The Royal Commission for Riyadh City(RCRC)のサイトの、Publications内に「Al-Bujairi…Heart of the Call」というアル・ブジャイリ(Al Bujairi)に関する情報が網羅されている134ページの出版物があり、エジプトの建築家Hassan Fathyが1960年代に撮影したモスクの写真が修復後の写真と共に載っています。他にもレンガや修復後の天井が確認できる写真、当時をイメージしたイラストなどもあります。モスク名は「Al Dhuwayhirah mosque」で記載されています。RCRCのサイトにはリヤドに関する資料が大変充実しており、サウジアラビアに関する出版物はまだ少ないので非常に参考になります。ちなみにアラビア語と英語のバージョンがあります。

モスクの修復前の写真を見るまでは、サウジアラビアの遺跡の修復方法は経年を感じさせない程きれいに直し過ぎると思っていましたが、建築方法が日干し泥煉瓦が基本のシンプルな工法なので、劣化した部分を直し通行可能な状態に修復すると、このように綺麗に直すしか方法が無いのだとよく理解できました。このような誤解を防ぐ為に、現地に修復前の写真を掲示して頂けると一目瞭然なのでわかりやすいと思います。 See more..
5.0 The Old Shaqra Mosque (1 review)
- The Old Shaqra mosque
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites
The first mosques of Shaqra were established in the old days and perhaps in the first century AH (622 – 719 CE), where Najd entered Islam in the ninth year of the Hijra. It went through various stages of construction and expansion, the last of which was in the year 1929, then it was demolished in 1964 and built with reinforced concrete, then demolished in 2003, then it was restored and rehabilitated in accordance with its old pattern in 2015 with the initiative and support of the Al-Husaynfamily and the supervision of the Heritage and Crafts Committee. See more..
5.0 The Old Trench (1 review)
- The Old Trench in shaqra' old town
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites
Part of the old trench that was dug in the year 1810 to protect the town from the enemies, and it was known in the past for digging and completely surrounds the town’s houses of shaqra See more..
5.0 The Outer Wall Of Shaqra (1 review)
- The Outer Wall of Shaqra
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites

The outer walls of Shaqra city, one of the most prominent landmarks of the old city, surrounded it by all sides, its circumference reaches nearly 5 km and it contains more than 45 military compartments, some of which were destroyed and parts of it remained, and some were restored in 1430 AH at the expense of M. Abdul Rahman bin Abdullah Al Bawardi, under the supervision of the Heritage and Crafts Committee. See more..
5.0 The Inner Wall (1 review)
- The Inner Wall
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
The inner Shaqra wall surrounds the homes of the Old City, and it contains two old gates, Al Manakhdoor (old demolished), Al Oqdadoor, and a number of war towers for defense and protection. See more..
5.0 Talha Gate (1 review)
- Talha Gate
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
One of the most important old Shaqra gates, which is the main entrance to the outer wall at that time. The date of its construction is estimated within the year 1220 AH/ 1798 . It was rebuilt and restored in 1435 AH / 2013. See more..
4.5 Kingdom Centre Tower (1.878 reviews)
- Impressive view over the city and a nice shopping mall
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Shopping Malls

The Mall here at this place is upscale and you see especially beutiful saudi women hoovering above the well polished floors heading to designer shops and coffee places. Hidden beside the shop of Montblanc you will find (if you find) the entrance to the skybridge that offers an impressive view over the city. Entrance fee to skybridge is 69 SAR and two elevators will bring you to the highest level. Especially in sunset hour a nice place to visit ! See more..
4.5 National Museum (700 reviews)
- Clean & Crisp
Friday: 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM Speciality Museums

The history of Islam is the major focus of this museum, which consists of 10 galleries, courtyards and a section that houses fancy cars and other belongings of the founding king of Saudi Arabia. See more..
4.5 Al Masmak Fortress (632 reviews)
- Very interesting historical site
Friday: 4:00 PM - 7:30 AM Historic Sites

This renovated 19th-century mud fortress looks like a giant sandcastle, and contains costumes, handicrafts, a sitting room, a courtyard and a well. See more..
4.5 King Abdullah Park (305 reviews)
- King Abdullah Park
Parks

Clean, expansive, trees, pond, fountain, open areas of grass and pavers for all sorts of sports and exercise. Highly recommended for people seeking an open space to exercise, picnic, read, relax, and reconnect with nature, friends, and family. A gem in the heart of the capital city. See more..
4.5 Al Bujairi Heritage Park (296 reviews)
- Nice attraction for family and friends
Spent 2-3 hours Parks

Two families visited this in a pleasant Friday evening. It was so peaceful and a wonderful attraction. It was a treat to the eyes. Good walk up and down the path was great. Kids though didn't have there play area enjoyed to the core running about here and there. Historic story of Riyadh was projected on the walls of the castle present there. Such amazing display. See more..
4.5 Al Nakheel Mall (289 reviews)
- Mall visit during a week in Riyadh
Friday: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Shopping Malls

Really enjoyed the mall. It was large and well stocked. Almost every location was open and being used (very few vacancies). Excellent choices for restaurants. Even had a pharmacy, which saved me a separate trip. Parking was a breeze, and they had vallet parking as well. For those challenged with mobility in large facilities, they had indoor transportation. Restrooms throughout the facility. Everything was well marked for navigating. Excellent visit...I will return simply to sample other resturants. See more..
4.5 King Abdulaziz Historical Center (144 reviews)
- Wide and Green family park
Speciality Museums

King Abdulaziz Historical Park is best family park. its wide, with long green parks, water showers, Historical museum, 24/7 Security available with car parking. Family freindly environment. Free entry. Many things with no payment. See more..
4.5 King Abdulaziz Equestrian Field (106 reviews)
- Horse Racing at its purest and finest.. in the most wonderful setting.
Spent More than 3 hours Horse Tracks

Horse Racing is for life not just for special events. Every week in the racing season Riyadh has the most keenly competitive horse racing events. The growth of horse racing in the Kingdom is set to take off. Standards here are set by Global best practice. You will be amazed at this Oasis in the desert. The dirt track and now the turf track are praised by international racing teams. Racegoers have recently been completely inspired by the recent Saudi Cup and are looking to the future for more fabulous and regular days out. See more..
4.5 King Khalid Grand Mosque (85 reviews)
- Very nice place to pray
Religious Sites

This Mosqe that was built by daughters of the ex-king of Saudi Arabia is a nice place to pray in specially in Ramadan time it's good prepared for men and women See more..
4.5 Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque (60 reviews)
- Unique
Religious Sites

It was really an amazing and unique experience. To see a Mosque for the first time and so beautiful is a once-life experience. I had the opportunity to see it not just from the outside but from the backyard, with permission granted thanks to my local friend. You can only enter the prayer room if you are Muslim. Otherwise, you can appreciate it from the outside when it is not prayer time. See more..
4.5 Riyadh Park Mall (54 reviews)
- Eat and shop in a style
Shopping Malls

This is one if the coolest mall i like to go with my family and kids .. specially when it was s early afternoon and before sunset Restuerant are good and coffee shops are plenty.. See more..
4.5 Janadriyah Festival (39 reviews)
- Fantastic fun family atmosphere
Cultural Events

The most famous cultural event in Saudi Arabia which embraces almost every aspect of Saudi culture. Just for two weeks, the festival gives over a million Saudis a glimpse into the past. You may find all kinds of artisans and their crafts there, watch the came race which opens the festival and finally enjoy folklore troupes and dancers. Visitors can also stroll through the past in a heritage villages, which resides permanently in Jenadriyah. See more..
4.5 Ushaiqer Heritage Village (29 reviews)
- Lovely heritage village
Friday: 12:00 PM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites

Ushaiqer Village was mostly closed when I visited, due to covid, but you can still walk through the streets and explore the area. It's an interesting village among the date orchards and it is mostly restored. Entry to the village is free. The Museum As-Salem was open, but I recommend you only go AFTER you have visited the rest of the village. This museum is Mr. As-Salem's private collection of antiques. He will take you through the museum, item by item, and give you excruciating details about every single thing. It took 2.5 hours and we were able to skip part of it. Entry was 10 SAR. This is over 2 hours from Riyadh, so book a driver for the day. There are other heritage villages to see in the area too: I really liked Al Shegra and the palace of Al Soubaie, as well as a small village called Sheikh Abdullah Ibn Zahem. See more..
4.5 Riyadh Season Boulevard (23 reviews)
- Riyadh Boulevard a must see
Points of Interest & Landmarks

The Riyadh Season boulevard is a great experience for all. It has so many larger than life attractions. It feels like Times Square, Universal and MGM Studios all wrapped into one. There are so many restaurants, games, rides, cafes, stores, and attractions. You can listen to live music, see a movie all in the same place. There is so much for everyone. Also it can be a lot of walking, but there are also golf carts available for a few. We parked across from the Boulevard for a few of 10 SAR which is very reasonable. We attended on a Friday night which was still very busy despite being more expensive than week nights. I went with my husband but next time I visit Riyadh during the season I will definitely bring my children because it is so great for the whole family. If you are in Riyadh I would definitely recommend this experience. See more..
4.5 Othman Ibn Affan Mosque (23 reviews)
- sual food
Religious Sites

here is where you can feed your Saul in a very unique mosque with a clean and luxury furniture and a very good Imam sound See more..