The city in numbers
7.7M
population
36%
of GDP
600+
mega-projects
2030
Expo + FIFA 2034
KAFD · Financial District
King Abdullah Financial District — skyscrapers, bank HQs, major company offices. Premium apartments from 8,000 SAR/m².
Al Olaya · Business center
Kingdom Tower, Faisaliah Tower, diplomatic quarter nearby. Business centers, premium hotels, top restaurants.
Hittin · Premium housing
One of the most prestigious residential areas. Villas and compounds, international schools, quiet streets.
Diriyah · Historic heart
UNESCO site. Birthplace of the Saudi dynasty. At-Turaif — 18th-century mud-brick architecture.
What to see and do
- Edge of the World — desert cliff an hour from the city. Safari and sunsets.
- Boulevard City — giant Riyadh Season entertainment hub.
- Diriyah At-Turaif — UNESCO heritage, museums, restaurants in historic homes.
- National Museum — largest museum on the Arabian Peninsula.
Riyadh for business
A must for anyone working with government contracts and major Saudi business. Since 2024, no government contract without an RHQ in Riyadh. PIF deal access also goes through RHQ. Ministries, regulators (MISA, MHRSD, ZATCA), top banks — all here.