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May
101°F 38°C
77°F 25°C
Jun
106°F 41°C
81°F 27°C
Jul
108°F 42°C
84°F 28°C
Aug
108°F 42°C
83°F 28°C
Sep
102°F 38°C
77°F 25°C
Oct
93°F 33°C
68°F 20°C
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Kingdom Centre Tower
Ollie #1 of 14 attractions in Riyadh
4 of 5 stars 72 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  Malls; Architectural Buildings; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
Al Faisaliyah Center
Ollie #2 of 14 attractions in Riyadh
4 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
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National Museum
Ollie #3 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 fancy cars and other...... 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  0.3 miles from city center
1st Paintball
Ollie #4 of 14 attractions in Riyadh
4 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Game/ Entertainment Centers
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Masmak Citadel
Ollie #5 of 14 attractions in Riyadh
4 of 5 stars 25 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  5.4 miles from city center
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Old Dir'aiyah
Ollie #6 of 14 attractions in Riyadh
3.5 of 5 stars 28 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  10.1 miles from city center
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Riyadh Zoo
Ollie #7 of 14 attractions in Riyadh
3 of 5 stars 34 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 does not allow the whole...... 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  2.5 miles from city center
Panorama Mall
Ollie #8 of 14 attractions in Riyadh
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Malls
Equestrian Club of Riyadh
Ollie #9 of 14 attractions in Riyadh
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Horse Tracks
Wadi Hanifah
Ollie #10 of 14 attractions in Riyadh
3.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
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Granada Center
Ollie #11 of 14 attractions in Riyadh
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Malls
Distance  9.3 miles from city center
Sahara Mall
Ollie #12 of 14 attractions in Riyadh
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Malls
Hayat Mall
Ollie #13 of 14 attractions in Riyadh
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Malls
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