Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
Riyadh is Saudi's rising capital — a new city opening to tourism, with Diriyah's mud-brick past and a desert edge.
Riyadh is Saudi Arabia's fast-changing capital — modern skyscrapers, the UNESCO mud-brick old city of Diriyah, and a tourism push that's new. It's conservative, strict on rules, and best for travelers ready to respect them; the cultural rewards are real and the crowds are not yet.
How long
2–3 days
Practical
Currency
Saudi riyal (SAR). Cards accepted; carry cash.
Getting around
A car or Uber; the city is spread out.
Budget range
USD 80–180 equivalent per person per day at mid-range.
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