Tourist Attractions

Welcome to VIA Riyadh, where luxury meets elegance in the heart of the Saudi capital. VIA Riyadh is a unique destination that combines world-class dining, high-end shopping, exclusive entertainment experiences, and luxurious accommodations.

You can never get bored in U Walk, the most popular complex in Riyadh city. It is an open-market complex whose assortment of international and local restaurants and cafes is highly rated by its visitors due to its fun and pleasant atmosphere. The working hours of shops and restaurants vary, as some open in the early morning and others open at midday, but you will find a preferred option every hour of the day. U Walk has a unique style of luxury, enjoyment and a lot of options, enabling you to discover a new passion that you did not know existed! ATTENTION! Once you try playing games with friends at Bob's Famous inside the bowling alley or billiards, you risk what tops the list of your favorite restaurants due to the different experience it offers as it includes challenges, fun and dining in one place. You would also have a special shopping experience in a number of international and local brands, and in case ladies want to pamper themselves, they can check the working hours of The Spa/Nail Shop salon to book any of its services.

Souk Al-Zal is found in Al-Dirah neighborhood in the heart of Riyadh, about 5.4 km from Al-Murabba Historical Palace. The souk covers an area of 38,000 square meters. It is one of Riyadh’s oldest traditional markets that carries 100 years of history within its alleyways. As soon as you start your tour in Souk Al-Zal and hear the sellers’ voices in the auctions, you will feel that you have traveled to the past of the city. The souk is known for its antiques, rare coins, and old utensils. You may also find musical instruments, old record players, and hundreds of interesting items that seem as if they came from a museum of ancient folk traditions. Learn about the traditional crafts of Saudi Arabia that are still alive. Enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of the market. Explore its ancient tiled walkways, the architectural style of its old buildings, the shops of incense, oud, oriental perfumes, and the traditional men’s cloak (Al-Mishlah) that is considered a symbol of Saudi man’s elegance.

Roshn Front, with its modern architectural design, is located on the road to King Khalid International Airport, where variety of choices are available in one place, starting from the acquisition of the finest brand products, passing through the most delicious food of international and local restaurants and cafes, all the way to the joy of outdoor sessions amidst green spaces spread by the rustle of trees and roar of water ponds in an amazing experience you would want to repeat with your friends and family.

With a modern design and numerous spaces, Riyadh Park opened in 2018. It has global shopping brands by which you'll keep up with fashion and beauty trends. The variety of entertainment zones allows you to spend the best time with your family or friends. Enjoy the most delicious local and global food in an unequaled experience under the roof of the biggest mall in Riyadh.

Farmer’s Day is the name of a marketplace where Saudi farmers meet to display their crops. It is an old, popular marketplace famous for the local fresh land crops and products that farmers sell denoting the good quality and abundance of local productions. Farmer's Day is the perfect place for lovers of rural atmospheres and popular markets. You can get fresh products that come directly from the land to your house at the marketplace set up every Saturday from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm. We suggest that you go as early as possible to buy the limited quantity of products and enjoy the popular atmosphere of the place.

Wadi Namar enables you to watch the roaming of ducks’ flocks and the spread of small fish in the Lake Dam. Inspirational thoughts will flow to your mind as you walk along the park’s paths that extend over 2,000m, amidst the fresh air of nature, the rustle of palm trees, and the roar of the lake’s waterfalls. The nature of the place integrates, allowing you to take pictures of the sunset or admire the starry sky at night, in a scene in which the reflected lights of the valley shine around.

At a 30-km distance in the outskirts of Riyadh, on the South of the road leading to Al-Kharj, lies Heet Cave, a geological landmark about which many interesting stories have been told. You are promised to see one of the most beautiful natural landmarks, which dates back to thousands of years. Many exciting stories have been told about it, most notably that it was formed as a rocky cavity with a depth of 390 m inside a mountain after a celestial body struck the Earth. The cave is an ancient source of water and its location is distinguished for walks and hiking. It is surrounded by majestic historical stories. The path leads you to a spring that flows throughout the year inside the cave, forming a reservoir of pure groundwater. This groundwater was an important source for the forces of the founding King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud in his battles dating back to more than 90 years. Any time an adventure-seeker wants to be amazed; the cave is open around the clock. It is located opposite the highway, so it is easily accessible. Given the nature of the area surrounding the cave, if you are accompanied by children, we suggest that you lead the way to this masterpiece. The rich stories about Heet Cave may push you to extend your trip and camp next to the cave for a night or two with friends. We suggest driving and SUV to it. Professional swimmers and those who love exciting experiences can enjoy swimming in the fresh spring water.

Al Kharrarah National Park, located in the South of Al Muzahimiyah Governorate, West of Riyadh, is your spacious sanctuary to escape from the crowded city. You can relax and sit amid nature, which is full of green landscapes, sand dunes, and a lake formed from rainfall. Wild Sidr trees and annual plants also grow in the park. You will enjoy a serenity-filled family time. You can live exciting adventures on SUVs as they challenge the high dunes. You can also caress the sky with kites with your friends, or refresh with a dip in the cold nature’s water on a sunny day in the park’s lake.

Edge of the World is the name of the 1.131 m height cliff that lies some 100 km from Riyadh at the end of the 800 km extending Tuwaik Mountain range. Edge of the World is the perfect destination of mountain climbing and hiking lovers. Discover the breathtaking off-cliff spectacular views. Before taking off on a journey to the Edge of the World in the northwest of Riyadh, you can look up the available trips in the list of Experiences to book your journey. It would be best to drive a four-wheel car due to the roughness of the roads. Also, make sure to equip yourself with everything you need as the area is wild and barren with no services available. You may encounter a mobile network outage, so you had better go with a group of people or a tourism expert. It is also advisable to put on trainers appropriate for hiking and climbing cliffs for a spectacular adventure in the mountains. It will be such a worthwhile challenge to mount the cliff to reach its top and enjoy the astonishing views overlooking a deep valley and extending barren desert. The best time to reach the top of the cliff is at sunrise or sunset, so pick your time to enjoy the magnificent view of the gradation of the sky colours.

The Groves returns for Chapter III in a brand-new permanent venue, offering an extraordinary and fresh blend of dining, entertainment, and lifestyle experiences.

From a height of 300 meters in the sky of Riyadh, take in a stunning panoramic view of the beauty of the city through highly secure glass panels. These panels let you enjoy the view of the starry nights and contemplate the yellow lights reflected on the streets and buildings of Riyadh from the Sky Bridge. Another way to seize the moment is by taking selfies where the glamour of the city is behind you on a clear day. Visitors can take an elevator to the 99th floor where the entrance to the Sky Bridge and the ticket counter are between “Mont Blanc” and “Carolina Herrera” stores. After living the experience of viewing Riyadh from above, head to the highest mosque in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah Mosque, on the 77th floor. Do not forget to treat yourself by shopping in the finest world-class and local stores in the Kingdom Center.