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An Air Traveller's Guide to Riyadh

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The capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, is the country's largest city with approximately 4.7 million inhabitants. In this large city, where the temperature in the summer rises far above 40 °C, there are numerous interesting attractions and sights. You will not get bored easily here.

Top attractions in Riyadh

One of the most visited tourist attractions in Riyadh is the Kingdom Centre. At 302 metres, this skyscraper is the highest building in the country. The tower contains, among other things, a large shopping centre with more than 160 shops. Also strikingly high is the Al Faisaliyah Centre. In the golden ball at the top of the tower, a luxury restaurant has been established. From here, you have a wonderful view over the city.

Culture and history of Riyadh

Would you like to learn more about Arab culture and history? Then visit the old part of Riyadh. In this walled city, many historical buildings can be found, such as the Masmakh Fortress, the Palace of Justice, the Al-Masjid al-Jami Mosque and the old Souk.

If you like museums, visit the Museum of History and Archaeology. Here you will learn about local history, culture and art. The collection includes jewellery, weapons, clothes and other historical items.

General information about Riyadh

  • Temperatures: the average temperature in June is 43°C and the average temperature in January is 20°C.
  • Time difference: +3 hours ahead of GMT.
  • Currency: the national currency is the Saudi Riyal (SAR).
  • Language: the official language is standard Arabic.
  • Required travel documents: Rules for travel documents and visas change regularly and different conditions may apply. On the website of the visa service you will find the necessary and current information for each destination.
  • Health: Data on vaccinations change constantly. Up-to-date information can be found on the website Governament's Foreign Health Advice.

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