About Riyadh

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The population of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today is approximately 35 million of which 13 million are expatriates.

Riyadh (ar-Riyadh, lit: The Gardens) is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia.

It is also the capital of Riyadh Province and belongs to the historical regions of Nejd and Al-Yamama. It is situated in the center of the Arabian Peninsula on a large plateau and is home to 7.6 million people. The city is divided into 15 municipal districts, managed by Riyadh Municipality headed by the mayor of Riyadh, and the Riyadh Development Authority.

As the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh has received millions of visitors of different backgrounds from all over the world. The population of Riyadh is 64% Saudi and 36% of the population is made up of foreigners from Africa, South Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, many of whom remained and became residents of the city. It is also home to the foreign embassies, which are located in a part of the city known as the Diplomatic Quarter. The city is a blend of modern and traditional architectural styles, offering convenient transportation, and a multitude of international shopping centers are located side by side with traditional Arab markets (Souqs).

Out & About Riyadh

Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, is a bustling modern city that boasts a population of more than 7.6 million. It offers most of the amenities found in other major international cities – from five-star rooming and boarding facilities to a dynamic and vast array of shopping opportunities at its world-class malls and centers. Riyadh's downtown-equivalent center known as Olaya offers much of such amenities and expected safety.

Here some useful tips for novice visitors:

As is the case with visiting any major city around the world, common precautions are warranted, for example:

Exploring the city with a colleague, a friend or a guide who knows how to get around makes the journey far more enjoyable.
Safety is best in populated areas so avoiding remote areas is always a good idea.
It’s always a good idea to keep a mobile phone handy. For mobile phones without international roaming a local SIM cards (and a phone, if desired) may easily and inexpensively be purchased through Saudi Arabia’s two major service providers – STC and Mobily (Pronounced mobiley). Their outlets are easily accessible at Riyadh’s international airport (arrivals level) and throughout the city at shopping malls and centers.

Moving Around the City

Some common modes of local transportation within Riyadh are:

Uber and Careem are two popular platforms to request rides inside the city
White Taxis cabs are ubiquitously available throughout the city. Taxi drivers often slow-down and honk to gauge pedestrians interest in a ride. Fares are typically SAR20-50. Women should always travel in a taxi accompanied by another person for safety). Always ask the driver whether he knows the destination and negotiate the fare before getting in the car.
Most 4- or 5-star hotels provide local transportation services through their own car services. The hotel concierge should be contact about available services and cost.

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