The arabian capital-Riyadh is nothing less than a wonder.
This metropolis is situated in the heart of the Arabian desert and is the greenest of all the saudi arabian cities.
Located on a plateau of sandstone, the surrounds are simply stupendous and offer a plethora of visual treats.
There is plenty to do and see in Riyadh and surrounds.
The best way to start maybe is with a nice dune bashing and desert camping.
The most commercial location is Thumamah desert access around 50 km from city center to the east and can be reached via Thumamah exit close to the international airport.
Another way which is much more beautiful and no commercialization is the Dirab area.
Downtown Riyadh:
The most prominent structure in city center is the Kingdom Towers.
Built by the Kingdom Holdings, it is the tallest building in Saudi Arabia, standing over 300 mt and 99 floors.
It hosts a lovely glass skybridge on the 99th floor from where you can get a superb view of Riyadh.
The entry fee is 35 SR for unlimited time.
You can get your photograph clicked and printed by the staff for 20 SR.
The down side is they do not allow even semi professional cameras for taking snaps. So make sure you have a good compact camera!
This metropolis is situated in the heart of the Arabian desert and is the greenest of all the saudi arabian cities.
Located on a plateau of sandstone, the surrounds are simply stupendous and offer a plethora of visual treats.
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| Downtown Riyadh as seen from 99th Floor |
The best way to start maybe is with a nice dune bashing and desert camping.
The most commercial location is Thumamah desert access around 50 km from city center to the east and can be reached via Thumamah exit close to the international airport.
Another way which is much more beautiful and no commercialization is the Dirab area.
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| Dirab off road park |
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| Lovely dunes along the way to Jeddah |
Downtown Riyadh:
The most prominent structure in city center is the Kingdom Towers.
Built by the Kingdom Holdings, it is the tallest building in Saudi Arabia, standing over 300 mt and 99 floors.
It hosts a lovely glass skybridge on the 99th floor from where you can get a superb view of Riyadh.
The entry fee is 35 SR for unlimited time.
You can get your photograph clicked and printed by the staff for 20 SR.
The down side is they do not allow even semi professional cameras for taking snaps. So make sure you have a good compact camera!
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| The Kingdom Towers |
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| View from Skybridge 99th floor |
