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Wadi Hanifah: the green valley running through Riyadh
Once neglected, the long watercourse crossing the capital has been rehabilitated into a chain of parks and walking paths.
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Riyadh's Best Cycling Routes for Families and Beginners: Where to Ride Safe This Summer
A new wave of family-friendly cycling infrastructure is making two wheels more accessible than ever across the Saudi capital, if you know where to look.
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Sweat Together, Stay Together: The Fitness Challenges Pulling Riyadh's Community Closer
From King Abdullah Park to the streets of Diplomatic Quarter, group exercise events are reshaping how Riyadh residents connect-and compete.
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Qahwa and the dallah: the ritual of Arabic coffee in Riyadh
A cardamom-scented pot and a small handleless cup remain at the centre of hospitality across the capital.
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The capital's driverless network has reshaped how residents and visitors move across a famously spread-out city.
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Explore Riyadh's transformed entertainment scene in 2026. Discover new attractions, world-class venues, and Vision 2030 experiences reshaping Saudi Arabia's capital.
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King Salman Park and Riyadh's push to become a greener city
One of several large-scale projects reshaping how the capital handles heat, shade and public space.
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