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Riyadh Residents Build Community Through Active City Programs
Certification and community projects are shaping daily routines for people living and working across the capital.
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Riyadh's Booming Brunch Scene Attracts Global Visitors With Specialty Cafes
From Al Olaya to the Diplomatic Quarter, the city's morning scene has shifted toward specialty roasting and architectural design as locals prioritize a new kind of social experience.
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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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Riyadh Metro Transforms Transport: Navigate 6 Driverless Lines Like a Local
The capital's driverless network has reshaped how residents and visitors move across a famously spread-out city.
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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.
culture
Inside the National Museum of Saudi Arabia: eight galleries, one long story
Part of the King Abdulaziz Historical Centre, the museum sets the peninsula's history out in a single, walkable sequence.
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How Riyadh comes alive in the cooler months: an outdoor guide
From autumn to spring the capital's parks, markets and open-air venues fill up as temperatures ease.
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Riyadh's Historic Masmak Fortress Anchors Walkable Souk District
The clay-and-mud citadel at the centre of the historic town anchors a walkable district of souqs and squares.
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Riyadh Locals Beat 50°C Heat: Best Indoor Dining, Shopping, Cooling Spots
As temperatures climb past 50°C, locals know the real action happens indoors-here's where residents are eating, browsing and staying cool in July.