Since the day I started exploring Riyadh’s nature and architectural wonders, the interest in learning about and seeing more of them did not wane.
Riyadh has redefined my idea of what a modern Muslim city in the desert looks like: unique, stylish, and relevant. Over the years, it has proven its worth as one of the most exciting places to visit or live in spite of religious-related restrictions. From the imposing architectural wonders, amazing desert scenery, tucked away places, crop of gorgeous malls, rich culture, Islamic art, to a variety of world-cuisine restaurants & cafes, there is absolutely a multitude of things to do and see here.
Let these set of pictures and snapshots, which were all mostly taken from “non-mainstream tourist places and landmarks”, on the blog’s Instagram to do the rest of the talking. By talking I meant giving you a million reasons to travel to or love Riyadh. Of course, that is an overstatement or outright hyperbole but mind you, it is yours truly’s idiolect. After all, the modern world has taken the old idiom, “a picture is worth a thousand words”, into a new level. With social media’s help, a photo nowadays could speak a million words through its likes, comments, shares, and reach.
It is high time to highlight the beauty that Riyadh’s ordinary or less talked about places have while the whole Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is in the midst of introducing the general public and the world to more open forms of tourism and entertainment.
ARCHITECTURE
DESERT SCENERY
TUCKED AWAY PLACES
GORGEOUS MALLS
RICH CULTURE & ISLAMIC ART
WORLD-CUISINE RESTAURANTS & CAFES
SIDE TRIPS
Without a doubt, Riyadh has a lot to offer when it comes to playgrounds for sightseers, shoppers, foodies, and/or travelers. Of course, do not forget that those photos are just but a glimpse of what Riyadh has to offer as we speak. There are obviously more attractions to come such as the eventual advent of movie theaters and the kingdom’s most ambitious leisure project—giant entertainment city that aims to draw a considerable number of visitors with resorts, golf courses, car racing tracks, and a Six Flags theme park.
Related Articles
Saudi Arabia is gearing up to become a tourism destination (independent.co.uk)
Saudi Arabia To Boost Its Tourism Sector With 2.7B Riyal Investments (forbesmiddleeast.com)
Saudi domestic tourism to rise 40% by 2020 – Construction Week (constructionweekonline.com)
Saudi Arabia to build entertainment city near Riyadh (aljazeera.com)
TRAVEL: Saudi Arabia tourism (washingtontimes.com)
13 really fun places to visit in Riyadh (stepfeed.com)
Why expat life in Saudi Arabia is more fun than you might think (independent.co.uk)
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STORIES OF THE WANDERING FEET & MIND 
The city Riyadh that you are based in is quite something, and you showcase it so beautifully through your blog, Sony. With each post and photo that you show of it, it is colourful and brimming to life, hope and dreams. From what I’ve learnt from you, it is a modern city with a lot of respect for the past and history, bot of which it isn’t afraid to show off and combine with what it is today.
I still remember most of this photos from your previous posts and also from your IG. They are truly memorable and I like how you have a meaningful caption to go along with each one. Not only are you describing each place as what it is and what it can offer, but you are capturing moments and memories as per how you experience it – unique and each of your readers and followers can experience it along with you. So many different places of Riyadh you’ve visited, and so many kinds of stunning, vivid photos – every bit the photographer there as much as you are a travel blogger.
Thanks for sharing that word, idiolect. I learnt a new word today 🙂
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Hello Sir…long time no see…
Mukhang naguupgrade na ng husto ang KSA ah hehehehe
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Hi Sony! It’s been a while! I have not heard from you in so long. I hope all is well!!
Boots
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How are you? It’s been awhile. Are you still there? Keep safe!
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Yes, Vinneve. Still in Riyadh…Keep safe too 👍🏽
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I guess you cannot blog at the moment. Take care regards to Filipino community.
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Sure I will. About blogging, I’m really not into it at the moment. The current times somehow put my mojo on hold…
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Struggling still but doing what I can to post something to say the least…
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