What's Downtown Riyadh like?
Downtown Riyadh is an upmarket part of town where you can spend time visiting 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:
- Riyadh (RUH-King Khaled Intl.), 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
- King Abdul Aziz Library
- Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Grand Mosque
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 35°C)
- Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 17°C)
- Rainiest months: April, November, March, December (average 13 mm of rainfall)