Day Trips

Diriya

Outside Riyadh is the historic area of Diriya, the capital of the first Saudi state dating from the 18th century. This area has also been restored and opened to tourists.

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Janadriya

An annual cultural festival is held at Janadriya, called the Janadriyah Festival. It is organised by the National Guard and takes place at a special site some 45km outside Riyadh. It includes traditional dancing, camel races, lectures and poetry readings as well as traditional arts and crafts shows. It normally lasts about two weeks and takes place in the winter when the weather is cooler, usually in February.

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Riyadh National Zoo

The largest zoo in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh Zoo is the best entertainment zone for kids on a tour of Saudi Arabia. Located in the splendid capital city of Riyadh, this zoo is spread over 55 acres of land.

Visitors will be astounded by the myriad forms of wildlife present in Riyadh Zoo. More than 40 species of animals and birds inhabit this place - seals, kangaroos, griffon vultures, tapirs, hyenas, lions, monkeys, rhinoceros, more..