Half day in Riyadh

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Places of visit

The Murabba Palace

Also known as Qasr al Murabba. It served as the residence and court of King Abdul Aziz, the founder of modern Saudi Arabia. The palace is a reminder of the city’s fascinating past. The construction of the palace began in 1936 and was completed in 1945. Sprawling over 9800 meters, Murabba Palace boasts the traditional Najdean styled architecture.

Sky Bridge
is the sixth tallest skyscraper in Saudi Arabia. Completed in 2002, this 99-storey building rises 302.3 meters in the sky and overtook
Faisaliyah Tower as the tallest tower in Saudi Arabia, however, it has since been surpassed by five other buildings but remains the most iconic building in the Riyadh skyline.

King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)

is one of the largest construction sites anywhere in the world. It includes fifty-nine high-rise towers for both residential and commercial occupation. This self-contained 1.6 million square meter district will house retail, entertainment and hospitality offerings as well as 62,000 parking spaces, all surrounded by lush, landscaped public open spaces all serviced by an ultra-modern light rail link.