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Art Galleries in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia is taking great strides toward the future. This development is also reflected in the art scene, exemplifying the fact that Saudi Arabia is ...
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Aviation Museum
Aviation and aerospace museums may not be everyone’s cup of tea. But the Saqr Al-Jazeera Aviation Museum is a worthwhile goal even for those of you who ...
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Murabba Palace
Palace The palace (Qasr al Murabba (Qasr = the “square” in Arabic) is located just opposite the National Museum and is, with it, one of ...
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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 ...
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Masmak Fort
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, ...
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Ushaiger Heritage Village
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 ...
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Edge of the World, Faisal’s Finger and Others
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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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Riyadh Airport (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 ...
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