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Riyadh travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-09

Diriyah and At-Turaif, Riyadh
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Common scams in Riyadh

10 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Riyadh, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Riyadh — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Riyadh

6 places worth your time in Riyadh, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Riyadh →

Top food to try in Riyadh

6 dishes to eat in Riyadh, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Riyadh →

Traditions and customs in Riyadh

5 customs and traditions in Riyadh — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Riyadh →

Getting around Riyadh

How to travel around Riyadh — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Riyadh: transport and taxi apps →

Rules to follow in Riyadh

4 laws, restrictions, and customs in Riyadh that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.

Rules to follow in Riyadh — laws and customs travellers must know →

Emergency contacts in Riyadh

4 emergency services in Riyadh you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.

Emergency numbers in Riyadh — police, ambulance, fire and tourist helplines →

Best places to shop in Riyadh

4 markets, malls and shopping districts in Riyadh — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.

Best places to shop in Riyadh — markets, malls, bazaars and street shopping →

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