Things to do in Riyadh during Summer
The Saudi summer is long and HOT!
If you find yourself "stuck"
in the Magic Kingdom for the summer,
you are likely looking for activities to pass
the time. Especially since school
is out and kids are at home, families are desperate to do on the lookout for things to do in Riyadh. One of my personal favorite areas in Riyadh is the
diplomatic area, often referred to as
"DQ".
The DQ was originally built around the entire embassy staff and diplomats accommodate, but nowadays anyone there live in one of the many residential areas. The DQ is so big, it's almost like a small town right next to Riyadh. The diplomatic quarter can be easily reached from the city center in 10 minutes after Ouroba about to end. Once you're inside, it feels like a normal neighborhood anywhere in the world, lush and green and peaceful. You forget that you are in Riyadh, and it's like a refreshing change from the concrete jungle. Check out this post for more information on the diplomatic quarter of parks and gardens.
riyadh discover dq
In general, anyone can enter the dq and the parks are in public areas. When asked, many Saudis will remember the weekend of her childhood spent playing and picnicking in the diplomatic district parks. In the 90s, these parks and gardens were very popular among the DQ Riyadhians was the place to be during the weekend. But the rules tightened much after the terrorist attacks ten years ago. The National Guard, which are known to protect the entrance quirky and sometimes illogical (racist in other words) who they let in or not. There are no residential passports and sometimes for residents of certain nations are having a hard time at the gate added to.
If you come on weekday mornings, you could say you are visiting the embassy, and they should let you in. There are many companies and businesses that have their offices in the dq, why not combine errands done in the quarter with a walk in the park afterwards. Unfortunately, like most of the compounds in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi and Arab citizens have problems entering, especially on weekend evenings. In general, the more is "Western" you look like, and if you speak English, the easier entry will be.
The best thing imho for women abayas that are not needed and that allows us to enjoy physical activities outdoors in summer. When entering the diplomatic quarter of circle 1, there is an info point shortly after on the right side with two large maps of the area.
Here are blue abaya Top 13 recommended activities to do in the DQ during the summer:
1. Enjoy a fun day at the wave pool. The Sports Club outdoor pool area is definitely one of Riyadh's hidden gems. A large wave pool, children's pool, water slides, lounge chairs in a garden and a restaurant with healthy food and fresh juices. What more could you ask? Isolated Ladies and gentlemen days, membership required to participate, please visit the sports club for details. * FIX: Some Expat Women have entered the wave without membership for a fee of 50SR in this 2014.
2. Take a long walk on the nature trail settlement surrounding the diplomatic quarter. The route can search from many places along the parameters of the DQ accessible only for the characters "trail" to. A simple starting point is next to the Tuwaiq Palace. Along the 20-km route, you will find the flora and fauna, all of which are endemic to the Arabian Peninsula. There are stunning landscape of Wadi Hanifa on one side of the district and spectacular views at Ritz Carlton from the other side. In summer, hiking in the early morning or late afternoon and evening is best. Fortunately, there is a nice cool breeze from the valley and you can take a break in one of the many shaded parks along the way.
3. Use. Outdoor breakfast in the beautiful Plaza Kindy Sit in the shade next to the cooling water features and select from a variety of different breakfast places like the Kudu, Diet Center, Quiznos and House of Donuts. Seating is open area for singles and families alike. Children and young people can play, enjoy cycling or skating on the spacious plaza.
4. Access the Prince Salman Science Oasis off circuit 4 in the Sports Club facilities. The center offers interesting and fun activities for children and is a learning experience for the whole family. In summer, the center holds various science courses for children.
5. Take a stroll through the beautifully landscaped and lush gardens of the diplomatic quarter. Each has a unique design, native plants and flowers, rest areas, shady paths and playgrounds for children. All parks have attractive fountain to cool.
6. Visit the luxurious women only center Manahil pampered for a day. In addition to the spa and salon services Manahil also offers a design store, restaurant, gym, indoor pool, dancing and swimming lessons for children and adults.
7. Dine Square in a relaxed and open attitude in the Italian restaurant Scalinis in Fazari. Tasty Italian food, free range and no registration required abaya.
8 for an amazing job you take your bike on the trail with the most beautiful landscapes in Riyadh! Take advantage of the many exercise stations along the route. Women can free her bike, take care of their Abaya always caught in the wheels without.
9. Feast your eyes on the varied and fascinating architecture of the embassy district buildings. Internationally renowned architects contributed to the diverse and unique architectural style faithful to the Najdi region. Be careful on the edge of Wadi Hanifa, the fortress America and Kindy Plaza Mosque and the surrounding area, check out the Palace of Culture, Tuwaiq Palace. From the embassies special mention goes to the Japanese, Ethiopian and Indonesian embassies and official residences of Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria. Check the map at the information point (District 1) for the embassy locations.
10. Play a game of football, basketball, cricket and all your favorite sports at Yamamah Park off circuit 8. The park has a large and shaded fountains, huge playgrounds, a large lawn, football and basketball courts, a mosque and a track ideal for walking and cycling in the shade.
11. Enjoy the cool breeze and fantastic views of Wadi Hanifa, with its hundreds of palm trees and historical Diriyah distance from the Annafel Park. The park, on the trail near Kindergarten off circle 8 Tuwaiq has three waterfalls and is the perfect place for a picnic and the sunsets here are amazing!
12. Take riding lessons at Al Aghar riding club. The club also has an enclosed pool area for rental by the hour available, open to non-members and families. Separate men's and women and family days is Friday.
13. Enjoy sitting lunch or a refreshing drink on Riyadh only non-separate outdoor terrace on the place, right on the circle 7. Choose between Crepe World, Starbucks, Subway and Dunkin Donuts and the cooling mist feel worlds away from Riyadh bustle ,
The DQ was originally built around the entire embassy staff and diplomats accommodate, but nowadays anyone there live in one of the many residential areas. The DQ is so big, it's almost like a small town right next to Riyadh. The diplomatic quarter can be easily reached from the city center in 10 minutes after Ouroba about to end. Once you're inside, it feels like a normal neighborhood anywhere in the world, lush and green and peaceful. You forget that you are in Riyadh, and it's like a refreshing change from the concrete jungle. Check out this post for more information on the diplomatic quarter of parks and gardens.
riyadh discover dq
In general, anyone can enter the dq and the parks are in public areas. When asked, many Saudis will remember the weekend of her childhood spent playing and picnicking in the diplomatic district parks. In the 90s, these parks and gardens were very popular among the DQ Riyadhians was the place to be during the weekend. But the rules tightened much after the terrorist attacks ten years ago. The National Guard, which are known to protect the entrance quirky and sometimes illogical (racist in other words) who they let in or not. There are no residential passports and sometimes for residents of certain nations are having a hard time at the gate added to.
If you come on weekday mornings, you could say you are visiting the embassy, and they should let you in. There are many companies and businesses that have their offices in the dq, why not combine errands done in the quarter with a walk in the park afterwards. Unfortunately, like most of the compounds in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi and Arab citizens have problems entering, especially on weekend evenings. In general, the more is "Western" you look like, and if you speak English, the easier entry will be.
The best thing imho for women abayas that are not needed and that allows us to enjoy physical activities outdoors in summer. When entering the diplomatic quarter of circle 1, there is an info point shortly after on the right side with two large maps of the area.
Here are blue abaya Top 13 recommended activities to do in the DQ during the summer:
1. Enjoy a fun day at the wave pool. The Sports Club outdoor pool area is definitely one of Riyadh's hidden gems. A large wave pool, children's pool, water slides, lounge chairs in a garden and a restaurant with healthy food and fresh juices. What more could you ask? Isolated Ladies and gentlemen days, membership required to participate, please visit the sports club for details. * FIX: Some Expat Women have entered the wave without membership for a fee of 50SR in this 2014.
2. Take a long walk on the nature trail settlement surrounding the diplomatic quarter. The route can search from many places along the parameters of the DQ accessible only for the characters "trail" to. A simple starting point is next to the Tuwaiq Palace. Along the 20-km route, you will find the flora and fauna, all of which are endemic to the Arabian Peninsula. There are stunning landscape of Wadi Hanifa on one side of the district and spectacular views at Ritz Carlton from the other side. In summer, hiking in the early morning or late afternoon and evening is best. Fortunately, there is a nice cool breeze from the valley and you can take a break in one of the many shaded parks along the way.
3. Use. Outdoor breakfast in the beautiful Plaza Kindy Sit in the shade next to the cooling water features and select from a variety of different breakfast places like the Kudu, Diet Center, Quiznos and House of Donuts. Seating is open area for singles and families alike. Children and young people can play, enjoy cycling or skating on the spacious plaza.
4. Access the Prince Salman Science Oasis off circuit 4 in the Sports Club facilities. The center offers interesting and fun activities for children and is a learning experience for the whole family. In summer, the center holds various science courses for children.
5. Take a stroll through the beautifully landscaped and lush gardens of the diplomatic quarter. Each has a unique design, native plants and flowers, rest areas, shady paths and playgrounds for children. All parks have attractive fountain to cool.
6. Visit the luxurious women only center Manahil pampered for a day. In addition to the spa and salon services Manahil also offers a design store, restaurant, gym, indoor pool, dancing and swimming lessons for children and adults.
7. Dine Square in a relaxed and open attitude in the Italian restaurant Scalinis in Fazari. Tasty Italian food, free range and no registration required abaya.
8 for an amazing job you take your bike on the trail with the most beautiful landscapes in Riyadh! Take advantage of the many exercise stations along the route. Women can free her bike, take care of their Abaya always caught in the wheels without.
9. Feast your eyes on the varied and fascinating architecture of the embassy district buildings. Internationally renowned architects contributed to the diverse and unique architectural style faithful to the Najdi region. Be careful on the edge of Wadi Hanifa, the fortress America and Kindy Plaza Mosque and the surrounding area, check out the Palace of Culture, Tuwaiq Palace. From the embassies special mention goes to the Japanese, Ethiopian and Indonesian embassies and official residences of Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria. Check the map at the information point (District 1) for the embassy locations.
10. Play a game of football, basketball, cricket and all your favorite sports at Yamamah Park off circuit 8. The park has a large and shaded fountains, huge playgrounds, a large lawn, football and basketball courts, a mosque and a track ideal for walking and cycling in the shade.
11. Enjoy the cool breeze and fantastic views of Wadi Hanifa, with its hundreds of palm trees and historical Diriyah distance from the Annafel Park. The park, on the trail near Kindergarten off circle 8 Tuwaiq has three waterfalls and is the perfect place for a picnic and the sunsets here are amazing!
12. Take riding lessons at Al Aghar riding club. The club also has an enclosed pool area for rental by the hour available, open to non-members and families. Separate men's and women and family days is Friday.
13. Enjoy sitting lunch or a refreshing drink on Riyadh only non-separate outdoor terrace on the place, right on the circle 7. Choose between Crepe World, Starbucks, Subway and Dunkin Donuts and the cooling mist feel worlds away from Riyadh bustle ,
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