Diriyah

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Diriyah is best known for its old mud-brick buildings, narrow streets, and ancient ruins. While exploring the Old Town, you can visit several historic sites such as Diriyah Palace, the birthplace of the First Saudi State, and Turaif District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Located in the heart of the Saudi Arabian desert, and a desert safari is the perfect way to experience the region’s stunning beauty. You can go on a camel ride, explore the sand dunes, and watch the sunset over the desert.

The Diriyah Cultural Festival is an annual event that celebrates the culture of Diriyah and Saudi Arabia. The festival includes music performances, art exhibitions, and traditional activities.

Attractions

Bujairi Terrace

At-Turaif

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A premium dining experience with exceptional views over the Kingdom’s most important cultural icon, At-Turaif, the UNESCO World Heritage Site. This outstanding culinary destination offers over 20 world class restaurants and cafes celebrating the best of international cuisine and local flavors.

Diriyah Museum

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site At-Turaif - the royal residence of the First Saudi State and one of the most historically significant and architecturally impressive mudbrick settlements in the world, built in the distinctive Nadji style.

Art District

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Diriyah Museum is home to many artifacts and artifacts related to the region’s past. As you wander the museum’s halls, you’ll be able to learn about the rise of the Saudi Empire, the development of the region’s economy, and the diverse cultural influences that have been present in the area for centuries.

A creatively oriented neighbourhood with co-working spaces, art galleries, creative enterprises and entrepreneurs, artisan lifestyle retail offerings, and housing. Explore one of the most beautiful places in Diriyah and see the different modern art mixed with heritage.

Hotels

Wadi Hanifa

The most notable natural feature of the Najd Plateau is Wadi Hanifah, which, along with its basin and tributaries, creates a 120-kilometer-long biological zone that stretches from the Tuwaiq Escarpment to the open desert south.

Wadi Hanifa

Diriyah Season

Diriyah Season is an annual themed festival that celebrates Diriyah's cultural history via a compelling array of hundreds of events and experiences.

Diriyah, the City of Earth, has something for everyone, from live performance to immersive art installations, gastronomic experiences, and outdoor activities.

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POETRY POP-UPS

Poetry Pop-Ups blend live poetry performances with digital displays to entertain and delight visitors of all ages while also fostering new connections through a playful shared experience.