Diriyah
About 30 min by car from Riyadh
The mud-brick birthplace of the first Saudi state, now a UNESCO site with a restaurant terrace.
Why locals go
The close-to-home heritage evening that stretches into a weekend.
Visiting Riyadh?
At 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Riyadh for your flight home.
What to book
- At-Turaif UNESCO district tour
- Bujairi Terrace restaurants
- Wadi Hanifa walk
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Dinner at Bujairi Terrace
- Evening walk through At-Turaif
With friends
- Diriyah Season events (winter)
- Café crawl at Bujairi
When to go
October to March.