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Where to stay
Pick a neighbourhood, not just a hotel
Airport to city
RUH is about 35 km north of the centre; metro Yellow Line from the airport, or taxi
Getting in
Airport stations at T1–2, T3–4 and T5; taxi ranks and ride-hailing at arrivals
Getting around
Riyadh Metro
Taxi
Uber
Careem
Car hire
Hotel transfers
Neighbourhoods
Olaya
Olaya & King Fahd Road
The central business strip around the Kingdom Centre and Al Faisaliah, with big hotels, malls and metro stations.
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Al Aqeeq
KAFD
The King Abdullah Financial District: new towers, covered skywalks and a metro interchange. Polished and quiet after work hours.
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Al Murabba
Al Murabba & the old centre
Close to the National Museum, Murabba Palace and Masmak. Practical for heritage days; fewer upscale hotels.
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Hittin
Hittin & the north-west
Near Boulevard City and Boulevard World, and on the way to Diriyah. Lively in Riyadh Season.
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