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Kingdom Centre Tower
Kingdom Centre Tower
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#1 of 14 attractions in Riyadh
4 of 5 stars 74 reviews

For those with a head for heights, this is certainly an unmissable experience.  Free parking underneath the Kingdom Centre - take the escalators up to the shopping mall and follow... more »

Attraction type  Shopping centres; Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
National Museum
National Museum
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#2 of 14 attractions in Riyadh
4 of 5 stars 31 reviews
Owner description: The history of Islam is the major focus of this museum, which consists of 10 galleries, courtyards and a section that houses... more » Owner description: 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. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Al Faisaliyah Center
Al Faisaliyah Center
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#3 of 14 attractions in Riyadh
4 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
1st Paintball
1st Paintball
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#4 of 14 attractions in Riyadh
4 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Game/ Entertainment Centres
Masmak Citadel
Masmak Citadel
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#5 of 14 attractions in Riyadh
4 of 5 stars 27 reviews

One of the oldest parts of Riyadh - the fort itself is free to enter (just sign your name in the guest book).  There is a comprehensive history of Riyadh dating back to the... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  6.1 miles from city centre
Old Dir'aiyah
Old Dir'aiyah
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#6 of 14 attractions in Riyadh
3.5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
These ruins of the first capital of Saudi Arabia consist of walls, houses and palaces, some of which have been restored
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  10.9 miles from city centre
Riyadh Zoo
Riyadh Zoo
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#7 of 14 attractions in Riyadh
3 of 5 stars 35 reviews
Owner description: Saudi Arabia’s largest zoo, housing some 40 species of animals, permits either a mother or a father to accompany children but... more » Owner description: Saudi Arabia’s largest zoo, housing some 40 species of animals, permits either a mother or a father to accompany children but does not allow the whole family to vist together. « less
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  2.7 miles from city centre
Panorama Mall
#8 of 14 attractions in Riyadh
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Shopping centres
Equestrian Club of Riyadh
Equestrian Club of Riyadh
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#9 of 14 attractions in Riyadh
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Horse Tracks
Wadi Hanifah
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#10 of 14 attractions in Riyadh
3.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Granada Center
#11 of 14 attractions in Riyadh
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Shopping centres
Distance  9.8 miles from city centre
Sahara Mall
#12 of 14 attractions in Riyadh
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Shopping centres
Hayat Mall
#13 of 14 attractions in Riyadh
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Shopping centres
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