Interactive Map of Riyadh

Explore the top landmarks and excursions around Riyadh, from Diriyah and Al Dirah to Edge of the World and the Red Sand Dunes. Click any marker to learn more.

Riyadh landmarks

Diriyah: the birthplace of Saudi Arabia, just outside Riyadh Diriyah isn't a Riyadh neighbourhood — it's a separate town on the Wadi Hanifa with At-Turaif's UNESCO ruins and Bujairi Terrace's restaurants. Riyadh: the base for your whole Saudi trip Where to stay in Riyadh, what Olaya, KAFD and Al Dirah actually offer, and honest travel times before you book a single tour.

Day trips & excursions

Edge of the World How far Edge of the World really is from Riyadh, why you need a 4x4 tour, and what to check before you go. Desert excursions from Riyadh: choosing between Edge of the World, the dunes and Shaqra How to choose between Edge of the World, the Red Sand Dunes and Shaqra-Ushaiger for a desert day trip from Riyadh, by time, taste and season. Red Sand Dunes near Riyadh: quad, sandboard and sunset camps Red Sand Dunes near Riyadh: about an hour each way, quad biking, sandboarding and sunset camps. What the trip really takes, and when to go. Shaqra and Ushaiger: the heritage day trip further from Riyadh Ushaiger's mud-brick lanes and Shaqra's najdi streets sit about 2.5 hours from Riyadh. What the drive, the heat, and a full day actually involve. Al-Qassim day trip from Riyadh: is it worth the drive? Al-Qassim (Buraydah) is a longer, tier-3 day trip from Riyadh for camels, dates and farms. What to know before you book.