Guidebook for Riyadh
Food Scene
Wadek
Al Imam Saud Ibn Faysal RoadGood place for a traditional breakfast.
FAWZI DAWOD ATIEH ABDO RESTAURANTS - 11A
Coffee with a view of the city.
Najd Village Restaurant
Al Imam Abdulaziz Ibn Mohammad Ibn Saud StreetBest place for a traditional lunch or dinner.
Arena Fitness Innovation Hittin
طريق الأمير تركي بن عبدالعزيز الأولFine dining and shopping. We recommend Sultan's Steakhouse.
The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh
Makkah Al Mukarramah RoadUpscale hotel, restaurant and cafe.
Crowne Plaza Riyadh Al Waha
Al BekaaNice lobby to meet someone for coffee.
Piatto Restaurant
Good Italian restaurant with open seating and a view.
Best grilled meat in the city. There is no dining section for families but you can order to-go.
Berry Leaf for Fresh Barbecue
King Abdulaziz RoadBest grilled meat in the city. There is no dining section for families but you can order to-go.
Entertainment & Activities
Al Bujairi
Food, park, and shopping.
Sightseeing
Le bout du monde
Best natural site within a reasonable driving distance of Riyadh. Beautiful views.
Essentials
Panda
Al Cheikh Hasan Ibn Hussein Ibn AliShopping
Dirah Gold Market
3227 Al Thumairi StTraditional market with all sorts of local products (and Gold, of course)
Al Nakheel Mall par Arabian Centres
Al Imam Saud Ibn Abdul Aziz Branch RoadBest modern mall in Riyadh.
Black Cat Fashion Al Batha
7413 Al BathaaA bustling market for almost everything.
Arts & Culture
Camel Market
Not glamorous, but fun to see.
Masmak Fortress
Al Imam Turki Ibn Abd Allah Ibn MuhammadLearn some local history
Parks & Nature
Al Zohour Alley
Al Zohour AlleyGood place for a walk.
Parc national de Thumamah
al-Thumamah regionClosest desert to the city.