AlUla Old Town
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Maze of mud-brick houses and alleys dating to the 12th century, overlooked by a 45-metre-high fort. Free entry; paid guided tours available.
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Maze of mud-brick houses and alleys dating to the 12th century, overlooked by a 45-metre-high fort. Free entry; paid guided tours available.
Former capital of the Dadan and Lihyan kingdoms with tombs cut into red cliffs, visited on guided tours that also include Jabal Ikmah.
52-metre sandstone formation shaped by erosion, lit at dusk, with food trucks and seating nearby. Climbing is not allowed; parking is free.
Nabataean city and Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, with over 110 rock-cut tombs. Visits by guided tour only; no self-driving.
Public aquarium showing Red Sea marine life and species from other oceans, with a dolphin show.
UNESCO-listed old port district known for coral-stone roshan tower houses, mosques and markets; still a living residential and trading area.
Water theme park in Qiddiya City, about 40 minutes from Riyadh, with 22 rides and attractions across eight zones, including a surf pool.
Theme park in Qiddiya City outside Riyadh with six themed lands and 28 rides and attractions. Two coasters are temporarily closed.
Seasonal entertainment destination (Season 2, 2026–27) with international pavilions, rides, a stage, fountain show, shopping and dining.
UNESCO-listed first capital of the Saudi dynasty, with remains of palaces in Najdi mud-brick style on the edge of the Diriyah oasis.