Murabba Palace was commissioned in 1936 as Riyadh expanded beyond its old walls. King Abdulaziz moved there in 1938. The complex used stone foundations, mudbrick, palm-frond roofing and a seven-metre...
Riyadh’s heritage story stretches across centuries, from Diriyah’s 15th-century origins to Masmak’s famous 1902 event and Murabba Palace’s 1936 construction. Today, the city brings these layers together through restored mud-brick...
Al Masmak Palace was built around 1865 during the reign of Imam Faisal bin Turki. On January 14, 1902, Abdulaziz Ibn Saud captured the fortress, an event that became an...
Bujairi Terrace opened in 2022 as Diriyah’s first major destination. The dining district sits beside Wadi Hanifah and overlooks At-Turaif, the UNESCO-listed historic heart of Diriyah. Today, its restaurant and...
At-Turaif was founded in the 15th century, became the centre of the First Saudi State from 1727 to 1818, and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010....
Diriyah’s At-Turaif became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010 and was the seat of the First Saudi State from 1727 to 1818. At-Turaif currently welcomes more than 1 million...
Diriyah dates to the 15th century and grew into the capital of the First Saudi State in 1727. Its historic At-Turaif district became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010....
Riyadh became Saudi Arabia’s capital in 1902, after Abdulaziz Ibn Saud recaptured the city. Diriyah’s At-Turaif district dates to the 15th century and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in...
Riyadh is Saudi Arabia’s capital and the heart of the Najd region. At-Turaif in Diriyah dates to the 15th century and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010. Al...
Riyadh is Saudi Arabia’s capital and a major business centre. Hotel rates can rise during conferences, exhibitions and peak travel periods. Business travellers should compare room rates, Wi-Fi, breakfast, meeting...
