Knot Stranded Getaways

Weekend getaways from Riyadh

5 places within about 4 hours of Riyadh, closest first. Locals go to get out of town, and visitors can add one to a city trip. Get there by car or by plane.

Diriyah30 minBahrain1 hrAlUla1 hr 15 minEdge of the World1 hr 30 min

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5 getaways, closest first

  1. 30 minby car Diriyah The mud-brick birthplace of the first Saudi state, now a UNESCO site with a restaurant terrace.
    • Culture
    • Food
  2. 1 hrby plane Bahrain An island kingdom with a UNESCO fort, Manama Souq and lively seafront dining.
    • Culture
    • Food
    • Nightlife
  3. 1 hr 15 minby plane AlUla Hegra's Nabataean tombs, Elephant Rock and a mirrored concert hall in the desert.
    • Culture
    • Adventure
    • Romantic
  4. 1 hr 30 minby car Edge of the World Sheer cliffs of the Tuwaiq escarpment dropping to an ancient seabed, best at sunset.
    • Adventure
  5. 4 hrby car Al Khobar and the Eastern Province Gulf corniches, beach resorts and the Ithra cultural center.
    • Beach
    • Food