# 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), ordered as entries were added — no votes cast yet. Voting decides the order from here — last updated Aug 19, 2026.

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

1. **[Masmak Fortress](/e/869.md)** (attraction) — Mudbrick fort built 1865-1895, site of the 1902 battle that began Saudi unification; a free museum since 1995. — score 0
2. **[National Museum of Saudi Arabia](/e/870.md)** (attraction) — Anchor museum of the King Abdulaziz Historical Center, inaugurated 1999, with themed galleries on Saudi and Islamic history. — score 0
3. **[Kingdom Centre Sky Bridge](/e/871.md)** (attraction) — Enclosed 65-metre glass walkway atop the 302-metre Kingdom Centre tower, open to the public since 2004. — score 0
4. **[Al Faisaliah Tower](/e/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
5. **[At-Turaif District, Diriyah](/e/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
6. **[Bujairi Terrace](/e/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
7. **[Edge of the World (Jebel Fihrayn)](/e/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
8. **[Riyadh Zoo](/e/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
9. **[Souq Al Zal](/e/876.md)** (shop) — Riyadh's oldest traditional market, trading since 1901, known for antiques, carpets, coins, and traditional crafts near Masmak Fortress. — score 0

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