We Recommend 7 Lovely Places in Riyadh for Families
Riyadh is one of the most important and largest Saudi cities, so many people ask about the loveliest places in Riyadh for families, given the many outstanding places there. Riyadh is known for the variety and number of its leisure attractions, whether outdoor or indoor, which makes it one of the cities in the Kingdom that receives an enormous number of visitors. Riyadh's terrain varies between hills, valleys and mountains as well as green spaces, and it has many malls, hotels, parks, restaurants and shops.
Book Riyadh hotels→An overview of the city of Riyadh
It is the capital of Saudi Arabia, covering 1,435 square kilometres with a population of more than 5 million, and it lies around 800 kilometres from Makkah.
Riyadh was once called the city of Hajr. Its weather is dominated by high heat in summer and is somewhat cool in winter, as its climate is desert. Riyadh's economy relies on several sources.
Its name was changed from Hajr to Riyadh in 1773 after Abdulaziz Al Saud brought it into Saudi Arabia, and it was made the capital of the country in 1824 by Imam Turki Al Saud.
What is the best time to visit Riyadh?
The best time to visit Riyadh is in winter, specifically from November to February, when temperatures are mild and suited to enjoying outdoor activities.
Lovely places in Riyadh for families
Wadi Hanifa
This valley is in the Al Ared area and is an excellent choice for lovers of water and natural scenery, with a watercourse running roughly 57 kilometres.
Riyadh Zoo
It covers around 161,000 square metres and sits in the centre of the capital, home to more than 150 different species of animal and bird, some of them endangered.
Snow City
One of the loveliest places in Riyadh for families, and so it tops the list of the most visited places in the capital. The park has plenty of rides suited to every group and age.
Safari Land
This park has many electric and water rides and amusements as well as video games, and it stages many shows such as the Ninja Turtles and acrobats and more.
Kingdom Tower
One of Riyadh's most important landmarks, with a wonderful design and a unique setting. You can have a shopping experience like no other when you visit the tower, which stands 300 metres tall.
The Saudi National Museum
It holds many artefacts including statues and carvings, and the museum covers around 17,000 square metres. So it is on the list of lovely places in Riyadh for families that we strongly recommend to visitors.
Riyadh Boulevard
It is the largest entertainment district in Riyadh, with many leisure attractions — the most prominent being the wax museum, shopping areas and golf courses. You can also enjoy eating at fine restaurants surrounded by a dancing fountain and enchanting shows.
Lovely indoor places in Riyadh for families
The Archaeology Museum at King Saud University
It holds many archaeological and historic pieces gathered from different parts of Saudi Arabia across the ages, which makes it an outstanding place for telling the Kingdom's history.
Snow City
An outstanding indoor leisure venue covered in snow, where you can ski, play with snowballs and try many events and shows on the ice.
Riyadh's towers
Among the indoor places of great height, Riyadh has many towers and skyscrapers with a distinctive, unique design and many shopping centres inside.
The Saudi National Museum
An outstanding place for lovers of art and history, with many displays and exhibitions, located in the centre of the capital.
Masmak Fortress
Built in 1895, the building blends the Kingdom's storied history with modern architecture, and Islamic history is displayed in dedicated halls.
Lovely outdoor places in Riyadh
Riyadh Boulevard
It has many restaurants and cafés and is known for its striking lights and enchanting views, and many events and concerts are staged there.
Al Deera Souk
One of the oldest markets in the Kingdom, with many shops to browse, and the souk is considered one of Riyadh's historic places.
Al Nahda Park
Parks are among the best outdoor leisure places for families, especially for children, thanks to the wide green spaces that give you room to walk.
Al Salam Park
Known for its vast area with many gardens as well as a lake of an enchanting colour, so the park brings together greenery and blue water.
The King Khalid Reserve
Also known as Thumamah wildlife park, it has many camping areas and vast spaces that give you the chance to enjoy the open air.
Places to walk in Riyadh
Walking is one of the healthiest and most popular forms of exercise in Saudi Arabia, especially when done regularly in a place with clean, healthy air.
Doctors recommend walking for every age group given its important role in strengthening the heart muscle and improving circulation, as well as supporting and strengthening the bones.
- • The King Abdullah Walk
- • The Misk Walk in Irqah
- • The Diplomatic Quarter Walk
- • Al Watan Park
- • Al Salam Park
- • The U Walk
Lovely places in Riyadh for young people
Not every age group shares the same interests and preferences: young people see leisure venues differently from adults, and differently again from families.
So the loveliest places in Riyadh for families are usually different from the places young people want to visit, as a sense of adventure and excitement is always what young people are looking for.
- • The Museum of Illusions in Riyadh
- • Masmak Fortress in the centre of Riyadh
- • The Al Faisaliah Tower, standing 267 metres tall
- • Snow City
- • Escape rooms
- • The Riyadh Equestrian Club
- • A safari trip at the Nofa resort
- • The Saudi National Museum
- • Paragliding
- • Hiking in Riyadh
Booking hotels and flights to Riyadh at the best prices
If you are planning to visit Riyadh, Tjwaal is your ideal destination for the best flight and hotel prices.
The site offers you a wide range of options for booking flights at the cheapest prices, as well as exclusive hotel offers to guarantee you a comfortable stay without going over budget.
With Tjwaal you can take advantage of wonderful discounts and outstanding offers that let you save more while organising your trip to Riyadh.
