Hejaz Railway Museum (Omar Ibn Alkhtab Rd, As Suqya, Medina 42315) – this is a railway museum that was opened in 2006. It is on the grounds of the restored historic Ottoman railway station at Medina, locally called “Istasyun”, including a stretch of the historic track and a train shed with originally four tracks. Admission […]
Dammam Regional Museum (Al Adamah, Dammam 32242) — located in the very pleasant Sea Front area, this fantastic museum takes visitors on a detailed trip through the fascinating archeological history of the Dammam region, from prehistoric times all the way to the present day in the museum’s six exhibition halls. Hours: 8:00 am – 12:00 […]
Athr Gallery (Tahlia Street, Jeddah) — this is one of Jeddah’s leading contemporary art spaces. It regularly hosts exhibitions of photographs, montages, ink drawings, scripture, sculpture, abstract work, and the likes to provide a great platform to Saudi and Arab artists. Founded by Hamza Serafi and Mohammed Hafiz, whose passion and network allow Athr […]
Antiquities Museum (Al Quds Az Zulfi, Riyadh 15971) — this museum is located in King Saud University – the oldest in Saudi Arabia – and showcases cultural & historic artifacts that have been discovered and collected through various excavations conducted by the university. It’s important to note that as King Saud is a men-only university, […]
Al Tayebat International City Museum (Rayhanat Al Jazirah, Al Faisaliyah District, Al Faisaliyah District 3170, Saudi, Jeddah 23442 8786) – this museum is truly a city. It is more than 10,000 square meters divided in 300 rooms in 12 buildings showcasing different cultures. The museum used to be the palace of the late sheikh […]
Al Masmak Fortress (3153 Al Thumairi Street, Riyadh) — the Masmak is a clay and mud-brick fort, with four watchtowers and thick walls, founded on stone blocks, lying in the center of Riyadh, in the old quarters. This building played a major part in the kingdom’s history. In 1902, King Abdul Aziz ibn Saud (the […]
Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum (Al Madani, Al Andalud, Jeddah) — the nearly 2,500-year old history of the Jeddah area is showcased in this superb museum, which has exhibitions on everything from pre-Islamic history, though pre-modern civilizations, to the rich Islamic cultural heritage of the city. The complex also contains a mosque and the facade of […]
Al Faisaliah Center (King Fahd Road, Riyadh) – this is a commercial skyscraper located in the business district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is the fourth tallest building in Saudi Arabia after the Kingdom Centre, Burj Rafal and Abraj Al Bait.
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