Hi and welcome! As my time here in Riyadh comes to an end I put together my top-10 list of things to do here in the city.
Riyadh is an exciting city. I'll definitely recommend everybody to come here.
What can you do while you're here in Riyadh? Here's my top ten.
It's an exciting time to to come to Saudi Arabia and it's certainly an exciting time to come to Riyadh.
It's an emerging city of over 5 million people and there's so much happening right now.
It's a city in change and I was able to witness this change a little bit.
At number 10 of the things to do here in Riyadh is to visit Taibah Markets.
Taibah Markets is one of the oldest markets here in the city and you'll find all kinds of fascinating things to buy there:
Souvenirs but also just everyday things, lots of clothing, Abayas and also traditional men's clothing.
They have one of the largest gold markets here in town
but you also get perfumes, candy, dates and all kinds of other stuff.
It is definitely worth checking out.
I've put together a separate video on Taibah markets that gives you a little bit of
an overview of what you can find there. (Check it out in the link above)
My number 9 of the things to do here in Riyadh is to check out one of the super modern malls.
There's a whole variety of malls that have just opened up over the past few years and they're definitely top-notch.
They are all over the city and they seem to with each other on which mall is the coolest and the most modern one.
I find them all really interesting and if you're into malls it's definitely something that you should visit.
You'll find all the international brands that you know from back home
but you also find a few local stores, cafes and restaurants.
It is definitely a nice experience to stroll through one of those malls.
Some of them are super luxurious, others a little bit more affordable.
My number 8 thing to do here in Riyadh is to buy some dates.
Saudi dates are super tasty. Saudi Arabia is the second largest producer of dates in the world
and they have over 400 varieties here.
you'll definitely find one that you like.
There's dedicated shops where the owners will gladly give you some to try and test.
You'll find out which one you like the best.
They're very affordable, much more affordable than when you buy them back home and they are very delicious.
If you want to know more about dates here in Saudi Arabia check out my separate video
that will give you a little bit of an intro to the wonderful world of dates here in Saudi Arabia.
Another thing you should do while you're here in Riyadh is to get some taste of local fast food
and while it's not specifically a Saudi thing, you should check out some of the nice shawarma restaurants here in town.
One of my favorites is Mama Noura. They have several locations in Riyadh
and there's probably going to be one close to where you're going to be staying.
Check out my separate video on mama Noura and which will show you what's on the menu.
Mu Number 6 of things to do here in Riyadh is to take trip to Heet Cave.
Heet Cave is hiding an underwater pond and it's really a spectacular thing to see.
It's about one hour drive outside Riyadh.
You get there either through taxi or you can also rent a car which is what I did.
If you want to learn more about Heet Cave, what it looks like and how you get there
check out my separate video down below and that gives you some information. (The link is in the card above or in the description below)
Number 5 on my list of things to do here in Riyadh is to take a stroll through the Souq al-Zal in the old part of Riyadh.
It's definitely worth a visit; lots of interesting stores...
It's a huge market and you'll definitely find some interesting souvenirs to take back home
and it's also just a great place to learn about local products.
You'll find Oud, you'll find the bishts and all the traditional clothing
and lots of other items that you'll probably only really get here in Saudi Arabia.
If you're interested in traditional markets, please check out my separate video below.
That will provide you with a little bit more info on the Souq.
The number four thing to do here in Riyadh is to visit the Skybridge in the Kingdom Center.
The Kingdom Center is this iconic building that you almost see from any part of town.
Its used to be the largest building in Saudi Arabia.
Now it's the fifth largest but it's probably still one of the most spectacular ones.
The skybridge is a special experience because you can actually visit the very top of the building on the 99th floor, 300 meters above the ground
and it's a spectacular view. I recommend you to go during the sunset so you'll also see the evening lights turning on.
The entry to the sky bridge is 63 Riyals which is about 17 dollars and it's definitely worth the money.
So let's get to the top three on my list.
My number three thing to do in Riyadh is a visit to the National Museum.
If you want to learn about Saudi history and you want to really get a good overview of the past the presence in the future of the kingdom
then you definitely should check out this museum it's a very modern building and really fantastic informative exhibits.
The entrance to the museum is only 10 Riyals (US$ 2.50) and it's worth every penny.
If you are interested in the museum I have put together a separate video on my visit to the National Museum
and that provides you with a little bit more introduction to the history and also to the museum.
Check that out. The link is below in the description.
My number 2 thing to do here in Riyadh is a visit to the observation deck at the Faisaliah tower here in Riyadh
Faisaliah Tower is another iconic building that was built in the early 2000s.
It's not the tallest building but the architecture is spectacular.
It features a globe on top of the building that has a diameter of 24 meters
and inside the globe you'll actually find a restaurant.
It is not cheap but it's definitely worth a visit. But just going to the observation deck is already spectacular.
That will only cost you 60 Riyals and it's again definitely worth doing.
From the observation deck you get a 360 view of the city and it's particularly nice to do that in the evening
or just during sunset and you're going to get a great view of Riyadh by night.
That brings us to number 1. My number one tip for things to do in Riyadh is to go to the Edge of the World.
It's a little bit outside of Riyadh. It's a day trip about 2.5 hours drive but it's definitely worth it.
You'll be able to stand on those spectacular cliffs with a beautiful view and a descent that's about 300 meters deep.
It's really pretty spectacular. You can go to the Edge of the World by yourself but I recommend to do a tour.
I used Riyadh Hiking and I paid 250 Saudi Riyals which is about 67 dollars on a Saturday.
Friday is a little bit more expensive. You pay 300 Saudi Riyals.
The tour comes not only with the visit of the cliffs but you also get a barbecue and you get to visit a bat cave.
It's definitely worth the price and I highly recommend to stand at the Edge of the World.
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and let me know in the comments below: what are your favorite things to do in Riyadh?
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