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Why Riyadh?

Najdi heritage · towers · desert · Ramadan nights

Highs in the mid-20s and lows near 11°C make February the best month for walking Diriyah and the old centre. Pack a warm layer for the evenings.

Where Saudi Arabia began

At-Turaif in Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010, was the seat of the first Saudi state.

A story Kuwait shares

In 1902 Abdulaziz ibn Saud set out from exile in Kuwait and retook Masmak Fort, the start of the modern kingdom.

Najdi architecture

Mud-brick walls, watchtowers and shaded courtyards, reinterpreted in new mosques and museums across the city.

Skyline landmarks

The Kingdom Centre’s sky bridge and Foster’s Al Faisaliah globe frame the business district.

A new metro

Six driverless lines, all open since January 2025, run across the city and out to the airport.

Food with roots

Najdi breads, kabsa and Saudi coffee with dates, served from village-style dining rooms to Diriyah terraces.

Ramadan in a Muslim capital

Taraweeh in great mosques, family iftars and streets that stay busy well past midnight.

Close to home

A short flight from Kuwait, and GCC citizens enter with their national ID card.

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