Al Murabba’s Palace: part of the King Abdulaziz Darat institute, which seeks to preserve Saudi tradition and history, this impressive, richly decorated palace lies just outside of Riyadh’s old city walls. The interior has been restored and preserved with authentic royal household artefacts to give visitors a real taste of what life was like in a past royal household in the kingdom. Al-Thumairi Gate: when the city authorities decided to knock down the many gates that marked the entrance to the old city during the 1950s, this is the only one of the original nine they decided to keep standing. Located in Al-Bathaa, the gate has been restored to its former glory and is one of only a handful of monuments left in Riyadh that accurately represents old Arabian architecture. Jabal Abu Makhrouq Park: in the heart of the old Malaz Quarter, this park is different to the rest of the many green spaces in the Saudi Arabian capital in that it is perched in a hilly area of an otherwise flat city. In the past, King Abdul Aziz used to use the area as a vantage point from which to watch over Riyadh. Now it’s a park with numerous stone constructions and waterfalls, with plenty of rides to keep children happy. Kingdom Centre: the tallest building in Saudi Arabia makes a must-see during any trip to Riyadh. Standing just over 300 metres tall, this wide, thin skyscraper was only completed in 2002 but has still managed to win a handful of architecture and design awards and is already a Riyadh icon with its many shopping malls and other entertainment on offer. Make it up to the sky bridge for the best views in the Saudi capital. | 
