5 Must Visit Places in Riyadh Region
The Capital City of Saudi Arabia has a lot to offer when it comes to shopping, malls and entertainment but there are also some breathtaking places in or near Riyadh which can’t be neglected. We have made a list of 5 Must Visit Places in Riyadh Region for you to visit in 2019.
- Ad Diriyah
- Edge of the World
- Heet Cave
- Red Sand Desert
- Wadi Namar
Diriyah
Ad-Diriyah is a beautiful traditional town located in North-western outskirts of the capital city Riyadh. The historical place of Ad-Diriyah has a history which goes back to 1744 when it was the original home of the Saudi Royal Family. The old city ruin’s known as Wadi Hanifa is also must place a visit where you can walk by foot. You can find mud brick and short towers which were used for observation previously. Some of the places to see in Ad-Diriyah are: :
- Salwa Palace – First Saudi State
- Saad bin Saud Palace – Largest palaces on site
- The guest house and At-Turaif Bath House – Courtyard and rooms
- Imam Mohammad bin Saud Mosque – Historic Mosque
- Mosim Park – Football Ground
- Al-Bujairi – Surrounded by palm trees
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Edge of the World
Edge of the world is one of the most beautiful place in Saudi Arabia, the view from the cliffs are just gorgeous. The place is known as Jebel Fihrayn located in northwest desert of Riyadh, KSA. The place is not accessible by a normal saloon or hatchback cars which means visitors will need SUV to visit the place. Many people go there sharing rides with family and friends.
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Heet Cave
Heet Cave also known as Ain Heet Cave or Dahl Heet is one the hidden gem in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The cold water (Lake) inside the cave is just amazing when you look at the weather of the Kingdom. You may need to take some torch or lights just in case. If anyone fancy cave diving, this is the must place a visit.
You may not have luck in finding signals to reach here, but the coordinates of the location are N: 24 29’09.6; E: 046 59’48.2.
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Red Sand Desert
The gorgeous red desert dunes are located in northeastern Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is a well-known weekend destination for citizens and expats to go away from daily routine. Quad Biking is also famous in this area and most people like to try extreme sports in this area.
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Wadi Namar
If you want great selfies with awesome backgrounds, you must go to Wadi Namar. The place is great for gatherings where people take food and enjoy the cool fresh air. There are a dam park and waterfall inside wadi namar which is must visit if you are visiting this area.
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