Top things to do in Riyadh

In the city, this is an art gallery with museum-style listing details. It suits visitors looking for a simple cultural stop near central Riyadh.

Short trip from the centre, this museum is set in a restored former palace with a library, art gallery, cultural exhibits, and a large garden. It suits first-time visitors who want a broad introduction to the city.

Airliners, helicopters & military planes, plus exhibits on the history of the Royal Saudi Air Force.

Short trip from the centre, this is an outdoor park. It suits a low-key break from museums and malls, especially if you want a simple green space.

Short trip from the centre, this museum is set in a clay and mud-brick fortress from 1865. It suits visitors who want a historic stop with a clear place in the city’s story.

Short trip from the centre, this is an amusement park at Hamra Mall. It suits families looking for a straightforward indoor-outdoor play stop.

Short trip from the centre, this is an outdoor park that opens late. It suits an evening walk or an easy break near northern neighbourhoods.

"Marked as open late, so it works well after sunset."

Short trip from the centre, this is an art gallery in Diriyah. It suits visitors who want a gallery stop tied to the wider cultural district.

In the city, this is a video arcade. It suits visitors after a quick gaming stop rather than a full-day outing.

Restored remains of an 18th-century mud-brick city, with a palace & a mosque, plus a history museum.

Government office

Short trip from the centre, this is a spacious public square beside Imam Turki Bin Abdullah mosque. It suits visitors who want a simple central landmark stop, especially in the evening.

Museum

Picnic ground

Landmark mosque with a cavernous limestone & marble interior that appears golden under the lights.

Castle