Weather in Riyadh. Actual conditions and forecast

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Map of Riyadh temperature forecast

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Rain forecast for Riyadh area

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More to see in Riyadh

Tourists will discover ancient fortresses and museums, modern sky-scrapers and exhibition centers among numerous sites and landmarks of Riyadh. The Diraya district is a recommended starting point of the city exploration for tourists providing the best chance to learn its history, traditions and customs. The first capital of the country was found on the territory of the modern Saudi Arabia capital in the middle of the 15th century. The prosperous city with numerous majestic palaces and mosques was destroyed in a war on Turkey. Today archeologists are still working the area and restoring the ancient buildings. Archeological ground is open for public being one of the most popular leisure activities among foreign guests. The Al Masmak fort is a remarkable site of the city, it was built in 1865. It has been well preserved till present days. The grand building of the fort still impresses its visitors, the height of the fort tower is 18 meters. Tourists have an opportunity to walk along the fort halls and get up to its observation tower providing a breath taking panoramic view of the city. The heritage center is hosted in the halls of the fort, inviting tourists to explore priceless historical artifacts. The Er-Riyad Museum is a remarkable cultural object. One of its halls keeps a wide collection of archeological artifacts, some of them date back to the Bronze Age. The ethnographic hall performs a collection of cultic attributes, weapons and custom things. The hall of Islamic … Read further

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Traditions and mentality of Riyadh

Commonly guests are received in a male part of the house. Each house is equipped with a special room for guests. Being about to pay a visit to new friends, tourists should be backed up with small presents for house master and his children. The act will be highly estimated. Another peculiar feature of the ceremony of guests taking for tourists to keep in mind is coffee drinking as any visit, any celebration and any … Open

Travel guide to Riyadh

In the diversity of city parks, King Abdullah park is especially worth mentioning. It is one of the youngest in the capital. The grand opening of the park took place in 2013. The area of the park is 318 sq. m. A huge number of ornamental trees and flowers The most beautiful religious monument is Al-Madi Mosque built of red brick. Its walls remained unplastered while the construction, which gives the building … Open

Advices for travellers

4. Shopaholics should keep in mind that at the weekend the shops are heavily overcrowded. Weekdays are the best period for a quiet shopping there. All the big shopping centers and malls have adopted a wireless cash transfer system. 5. Travelers should remember that alcohol as well as drugs transit is forbidden being one of the most serious crimes. Tourists being on regular drug treatment need to learn … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

The Tokyo restaurant is one of the oldest eating houses of the city, that’s why there are a lot of local folks among its regular customers. The Noodle House restaurant will be of great interest for Asian cuisine fans. Its menu offers original meat dishes, seafood treats and a great number of garnishes and fresh salads. All the dishes are noted for a good art trimming, during the meal visitors can enjoy a … Open

Attractions and active leisure

Among the most remarkable shopping centers the Kingdom Centre is in the focus of local residents and city guests. The center is hosted in the same name sky-scrapper. Tourists can spend the whole day wandering through endless halls of the center and enjoying bright shop windows. Apart from shops and boutiques the center also features several upscale restaurants and cafes and a big observation platform. The Granada … Open

Cultural excursion through Riyadh - things to see

The hall of Islamic architecture represents one of the most unusual collections, visitors will not be enough a whole day to explore all the showpieces of this scale museum. Among other sites of Riyadh tourists will find lots of monuments of modern architecture. One of the highest buildings in the country is a 47-story sky-scrapper named Kingdom Centre, overlooking the city and being visible from almost every city … Open