What's Downtown Riyadh Like?
Downtown Riyadh is an upscale part of town where you can spend time checking out the restaurants. Take in some culture at National Museum of Saudi Arabia and King Abdulaziz Historical Center. There's plenty more to see, including Al Batha Market and Al Musmak Fortress.
How to Get to Downtown Riyadh
Flying to:
- King Khaled Intl. Airport (RUH), 22.5 mi (36.1 km) from Downtown Riyadh
Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Riyadh
What to See in Downtown Riyadh
- Al Musmak Fortress
- Al Watan Park
- Salam Park
- Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque
- King Abdul Aziz Library
Things to Do in Downtown Riyadh
- Al Batha Market
- National Museum of Saudi Arabia
- King Abdulaziz Historical Center
- Souk Al Zal
- Al Maigliah Market Center
Other Popular Downtown Riyadh Attractions
- Al Zal Market
- Al Murabba Historical Palace
- Masmak Citadel
- Riyadh TV Tower
When Is the Best Time to Visit Riyadh?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 95°F)
- Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 63°F)
- Rainiest months: April, November, March, December (average 1 inches of rainfall)