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Heritage
At-Turaif District
UNESCO-listed citadel of the first Saudi state, with galleries inside the palaces.
Diriyah · 0 km from centre9am – midnight
Diriyah
الدرعيةOn the edge of Riyadh, Diriyah’s restored mud-brick palaces overlook Wadi Hanifah — now alive with museums, terraces and restaurants.
Best time to visitOct – Apr
Recommended stay1–2 days
Weather12–28°C in winter
Destination typeHeritage district
Popular forAt-Turaif, Bujairi Terrace, Wadi Hanifah
Nearest airportKing Khalid Intl (RUH)
Things to do
What you can do in Diriyah
Attractions
The places to see
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Food
Bujairi Terrace
A dining terrace of Saudi and international restaurants facing At-Turaif.
Diriyah · 0 km from centre10am – 1am
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Nature
Wadi Hanifah
A green valley of palm groves, trails and picnic spots.
Diriyah · 2 km from centreOpen daily
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Museum
Salwa Palace
The largest palace of At-Turaif, now the Diriyah Museum.
Diriyah · 0 km from centre9am – 11pm
Where to stay
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Tours & experiences
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How to spend your time
Day 1The highlights
09:00At-Turaif District
12:30Lunch with local dishes
15:00Bujairi Terrace
18:00At-Turaif guided heritage tour
Travel information
Getting to Diriyah
By airKing Khalid Intl (RUH) · 30 min
By trainRiyadh Metro to the city, then 15 min by car
By roadCentral Riyadh 20 min
Getting around locallyWalkable district; taxis and ride-hailing
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