Riyadh’s traditional food is a useful introduction to Najd, the central Arabian landscape associated with the capital. Wheat, bread, meat, dates and …

Al-Faw (الفاو) belongs to a much older chapter of Arabian history than the palaces and markets of modern Riyadh. Its archaeological landscape preserv…

Al-Kharj (الخرج) and Al-Dilam (الدلم) reveal the agricultural side of Riyadh Region. Their history connects palaces and markets with cultivation, wat…

Al-Majmaah (المجمعة) and Al-Ghat (الغاط) suit travellers who want to continue exploring Najdi heritage beyond Riyadh’s best-known attractions. Their …

Ushaiqer (أشيقر) and Shaqra (شقراء) make a coherent heritage journey northwest of Riyadh. Their value lies in the detail of Najdi settlement: closely…

The Edge of the World (حافة العالم) is a viewpoint landscape along the Tuwaiq escarpment near Riyadh. Its attraction is the abrupt meeting of high ro…

Riyadh’s outdoor spaces offer more than a break between indoor attractions. Wadi Hanifah explains the landscape that supported historic settlement, w…