Name: Riyadh in a Day!
Start: 2025-12-24
End: 2026-01-30
Location: Riyadh in a Day!

Saudi Arabia

Discover the heart of Saudi heritage and modern marvels in an unforgettable Riyadh experience! Wander through the historic walls of Masmak Palace, shop authentic treasures at Souq Al Zal and Souq Al Bisht, and step into royal legacy at Murabba Palace. Dive deeper into the kingdom’s story at the National Museum, then rise to the sky with breathtaking views from Kingdom Tower. Finally, explore the beautifully restored wonder of Diriyah, the birthplace of the Saudi state.

A perfect blend of culture, history, and cutting-edge modernity... Riyadh like you’ve never seen it before!

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Riyadh in a Day!

Riyadh

Discover the heart of Saudi heritage and modern marvels in an unforgettable Riyadh experience! Wander through the historic walls of Masmak Palace, shop authentic treasures at Souq Al Zal and Souq Al Bisht, and step into royal legacy at Murabba Palace. Dive deeper into the kingdom’s story at the National Museum, then rise to the sky with breathtaking views from Kingdom Tower. Finally, explore the beautifully restored wonder of Diriyah, the birthplace of the Saudi state. A perfect blend of culture, history, and cutting-edge modernity... Riyadh like you’ve never seen it before!

اكتشف قلب التراث السعودي وروائع الحاضر في تجربة لا تُنسى بالرياض! تجوّل بين جدران قصر المصمك التاريخية، وتسوق في سوق الزَل وسوق البشوت، وتعرّف على الإرث الملكي في قصر المربع. ثم غص في تاريخ المملكة في المتحف الوطني السعودي، وبعدها ارتقِ إلى السماء واستمتع بإطلالة خلابة من برج المملكة. أخيراً استكشف الجمال المُرمَّم في الدّرعية، مهد الدولة السعودية.  مزيج مثالي من الثقافة، التاريخ، والحداثة… الرياض كما لم ترَها من قبل!

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We drive for 30 minutes to Ad-Diriyah, located on the western bank of the Wadi Hanifah, a dry riverbed where water flows only after big rains. Ad-Diriyah used to be the capital of the Najd (the central plateau of the Arabian Peninsula) from the 15th century until the beginning of the 18th century. It is the birthplace of the first Saudi Kingdom and its importance in the history of the Arabian Peninsula was highlighted when it was listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, in 2010, as the most brilliant example of Najdi architecture. The history of Ad-Diriyah goes back thousands of years as it was on an ancient trade and pilgrimage route, acting as a meeting point for those travelling to or from Asia, Africa and Europe. Our visit to the site allows us to admire its incredible architecture before returning to downtown Riyadh. As we drive towards the city , we have the opportunity to admire the rapid development of this cosmopolitan capital.

Half Day Diriyah Tour

Discover the art of traditional pottery in this hands-on workshop led by a talented Saudi artist. Learn the techniques of shaping and molding clay while exploring the rich heritage of Saudi craftsmanship.

Pottery Workshop

Discover the rich heritage of Asiri art and immerse yourself in its origins, cultural significance, and unique presence in the Asir region. Learn about the intricate technical aspects that make this traditional art form so distinctive and timeless.
Choose your own design and paint your very own Asiri pattern, guided by our expert, Felwah, who will share her personal techniques and deep knowledge of this beautiful art.

Asiri Painting

We proceed into old Riyadh, starting in the downtown area, and visiting the traditional Dirah Souq (famous for buying antique carpets and other useful Saudi heritage antiques). The walk is infused with the aromas of sandalwood fragrance and other scents of the Orient. The Souq is known for men’s clothing and it is entertaining to watch the auction which takes place every Friday. After this, we visit the Masmak Fort which is just walking distance from the Old Souq and whose importance is linked to the creation of the 3rd Saudi Kingdom, the modern one we live in. The fortified palace was built during the reign of Abdullah bin Rashid in the year 1895 A.D. to serve as a military garrison for the army of Abdullah bin Rashid. His Majesty King Abdulaziz, the father of today’s nation, captured the fort in 1902, marking the beginning of the reconquest of Arabia by the House of Saudi. 
Start Time : 08:30H
End Time : 13:30H

Half Day Riyadh City Tour

Embark on a unique adventure where you will get a chance to explore and visit top attractions in Riyadh that showcase the rich cultural heritage of Saudi Arabia. Start by embarking on a guided tour of the splendid Al Masmak Fortress, one of the most important landmarks of Saudi heritage. Previously an armoury, the site is now a heritage building. From the fortress, walk to Souq Al Zal, a traditional marketplace that preserves the spirit of old Arabia. You can check high-quality local products there, such as bukhoor, pottery, prayer beads, traditional wear like Abayas for women, and unique accessories like the Agal and Shemagh, a headdress worn by men. Visitors can try these on and take plenty of photos, and even walk back to Masmak Fortress to take pictures with this iconic landmark as your backdrop. Head to the spice shop in the souq to put your sense of smell to the test and get a chance to win amazing prizes. Visit the National Museum next, a part of the King Abdulaziz Historical Centre, which was established to showcase many important antiques, manuscripts and paintings from the bygone era. Head off to Najd Village, where you can enjoy authentic Najdi flavours in a traditional setting before calling it a day.

Explore Saudi Heritage In Riyadh

Knowledge of Design 2025
Design as Knowledge / Knowledge as Design
An event that brings together the STEAM fields to examine design as a means of creating knowledge and guiding decisions. This shows how discoveries in science, advances in technology, artistic practice, and mathematical thought are not separate but are connected through design. This perspective opens new ways of thinking about the present and future, seeing materials and nature as part of design, linking culture with technology, and treating design not only as making things but also as shaping how knowledge moves through society.
This year’s edition features top Saudi-based speakers, leading businesses, and masterclass facilitators. The day will include panels, workshops, and interactive sessions that explore how design creates dialogue across disciplines. Guests will experience a day of exchange, learning, and high-level networking.
Date: November 15, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: AlMashtal, P Street, Al Safarat, Riyadh 12523

Knowledge of Design

Get ready for an exciting Sadu weaving workshop where creativity and tradition come together! Dive into the colorful world of Sadu weaving, a beautiful craft that showcases the rich Bedouin culture of the Najdi region. This hands-on experience will let you unleash your artistic flair while learning from talented artisans.

Sadu Workshop

We start our tour of Riyadh by visiting the primary custodian of the Saudi national heritage and culture, the National Museum. Today it is a place of learning and discovery that hosts a unique collection of artefacts and covers the whole history of the Arabian Peninsula up to the modern era. After this, we continue to the nearby Murrabba Palace that used to be the royal residence where King Abdulaziz hosted his court. The palace was named after its square 40 by 40 meters shape and is now one of the city’s major museums. Adjacent to the palace, a modern building hosts a collection of King Abdulaziz’s personal items that we will briefly tour. These places are at the heart of the birth of the Saudi nation. Lunch in the city .In the afternoon we delve further into old Riyadh by going to the downtown area, visiting the old “Souq” the Dirah Souq famous for buying antique carpets and other useful Saudi heritage antiques, while walking we will always smell sandal wood fragrance and the scents or orient. The Souq is known for men’s clothing and one of the entertainments is to watch the auction which takes place on every Friday. Then we will visit the Masmak Fort which is just walking distance from the Old Souq and whose importance is linked to the creation of the 3rd Saudi Kingdom, the modern one we live in. The fortified palace was built during the reign of Abdullah bin Rashid in the year 1895 A.D. to serve as military garrison for the Abdullah bin Rashid army. His Majesty King Abdulaziz, the father of the today’s nation, captured the fort in 1902, marking the beginning of the reconquest of Arabia by the House of Saud. From there we will head to the famous Kingdom Tower and its Sky Bridge to see Riyadh from a panoramic viewpoint nearly 300 meters above the city.

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