# Things to Do in Riyadh

Historic sites, viewpoints, and heritage venues in Riyadh that are open to visitors today. · community starter list

Looking for things to do in Riyadh? This list of 9 includes Masmak Fortress (Al Dirah, Riyadh). The order here is where we started — no votes have been cast yet, so voting decides it from here.

**Where:** [Third Platz](/.md) / [Saudi Arabia](/saudi-arabia.md) / Riyadh
**Updated:** 2026-08-19 12:21:39

1. **[Masmak Fortress](/e/masmak-fortress---869.md)** (attraction) — Mudbrick fort built 1865-1895, site of the 1902 battle that began Saudi unification; a free museum since 1995. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://rideoon.com/blog/masmak-fort-in-riyadh, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masmak_Fortress
2. **[National Museum of Saudi Arabia](/e/national-museum-of-saudi-arabia---870.md)** (attraction) — Anchor museum of the King Abdulaziz Historical Center, inaugurated 1999, with themed galleries on Saudi and Islamic history. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://www.holidify.com/places/riyadh/national-museum-sightseeing-11354.html, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Abdulaziz_Historical_Center
3. **[Kingdom Centre Sky Bridge](/e/kingdom-centre-sky-bridge---871.md)** (attraction) — Enclosed 65-metre glass walkway atop the 302-metre Kingdom Centre tower, open to the public since 2004. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://www.kupi.com/en-ae/explore/saudi-arabia/riyadh/kingdom-centre-sky-bridge, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_Centre
4. **[Al Faisaliah Tower](/e/al-faisaliah-tower---872.md)** (attraction) — Completed in 2000 as Saudi Arabia's first skyscraper, with an observation deck around 200 metres up inside its glass orb. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://travelsetu.com/guide/al-faisaliah-tower-tourism/al-faisaliah-tower-faqs, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Faisaliah_Tower
5. **[At-Turaif District, Diriyah](/e/at-turaif-district-diriyah---873.md)** (attraction) — UNESCO World Heritage mudbrick district since 2010, birthplace of the first Saudi state, now a restored open museum with timed entry. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://explore-saudi.com/en/diriyah-guide/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/At-Turaif_District_in_ad-Dir%27iyah
6. **[Bujairi Terrace](/e/bujairi-terrace---393.md)** (attraction) — Najdi-style dining terrace that opened in late 2022 with 20+ restaurants overlooking the At-Turaif heritage site across Wadi Hanifah. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://www.diriyah.sa/en/plan-your-visit, https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/2025/01/restaurants-and-cafes-in-diriyahs-bujairi-terrace/, https://saudipedia.com/en/bujairi-terrace
7. **[Edge of the World (Jebel Fihrayn)](/e/edge-of-the-world-jebel-fihrayn---874.md)** (attraction) — Escarpment cliffs roughly 300 metres above the desert plain, about 90-100km from Riyadh, reached by a 4x4 drive and a hike to the rim. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://saudipedia.com/en/article/1349/economy-and-business/tourism/edge-of-the-world, https://riyadhhiking.com/experiences/edge-of-the-world-trip-without-dinner, https://mercure.accor.com/en/mercure-local-guide/cultural-treasures/edge-of-the-world-riyadh.html
8. **[Riyadh Zoo](/e/riyadh-zoo---875.md)** (attraction) — 55-hectare zoo opened to the public in 1987, home to more than 1,500 animals across roughly 200 species. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://khaleejblog.com/riyadh-zoo/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyadh_Zoo
9. **[Souq Al Zal](/e/souq-al-zal---876.md)** (shop) — Riyadh's oldest traditional market, trading since 1901, known for antiques, carpets, coins, and traditional crafts near Masmak Fortress. — score 0 — endorsements 0 — sources: https://touryana.com/shopping-areas/souq-al-zal-riyadh/, https://www.outlooktraveller.com/experiences/shopping/exploring-souk-al-zal-market-riyadhs-oldest-traditional-market

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