Blog – Page 16 – Dr. Hans' Saudi Travel Treasures

Murabba Palace in Riyadh

Palace The palace (Qasr al Murabba (Qasr = the “square” in Arabic) is located just opposite the National Museum and is, with it, one of ...

Riyadh National Museum

Located in the Al Deerah District of Riyadh’s old center, the National Museum is well worth a visit, both architecturally and as a museum. Don’t worry – it’s ...

Masmak Fort in Riyadh

Masmak Fortress (قصر المصمك: Qaṣr al-Masmak), also known as Masmak Palace, is a mud and brick citadel in the old city of Riyadh. Masmak means “high, strong, ...

Ushaiger Heritage Village in Riyadh Province

The Heritage Village When you have seen most of the sights in Riyadh, consider a day trip to Ushaiger Heritage Village, also called Ashikar. It’s in ...

Edge of the World, Faisal’s Finger and Quiddiya City near Riyadh City

If you have seen the main sights in Riyadh and still have some time left, a day trip or at least a half-day trip to ...

Language in Riyadh

Non-Native Speakers in Riyadh English is common among the younger generation, which makes a visit easier. The inhabitants of Riyadh are often multilingual and young ...

General information about Riyadh

Riyadh – City and Province The name Riyadh refers to both the capital and one of the 13 provinces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ...

Airport in Riyadh (RUH)

The Airport King Khalid International Airport (KKIA), also known as Riyadh Airport (RUH), serves the city of Riyadh. It is the second largest airport in the country after ...

Transportation in Riyadh

Riyadh – a Car-Friendly City In Riyadh, there are thousands of kilometers of, generally well-developed roads, including the King Fahd Highway (north-south) and the Makkah Highway ...

Geography of Riyadh

Riyadh – Nucleus in the Desert The landscape in the center of the Arabian Peninsula is largely characterised by sand and scree deserts. In the ...