Luxury Apartments in Riyadh

• Groceries (5-minute walk)
• 24/7 supermarket, Tamimi Market (10-minute drive)
• Lulu Hypermarket (10-minute drive)
• Al Faisaliah shopping centre (15-minute walk)
• King Fahd Medical City (10-minute drive)
• Panorama Mall (15-minute drive)
• Riyadh Gallery Mall (20-minute drive)
• Tahlia Street ( 12-minute drive)

From King Khaled International Airport

By Taxi:

• Taxi fare, between from 85 to 100 SAR (one-way), 38km
• Regular taxis, fixed rate of 85 SAR from airport to property/city centre

Riyadh, also known as The Gardens, is the capital and the largest city of Saudi Arabia. Widely touted as one of the wealthiest cities in the world, the city fascinates with a rich culture that is celebrated by significant architectural remnants of the old town, and archeological sites that are of historical significance.

With a population close to 6 million, the city is highly cosmopolitan with 20 nationalities living together. Soaring skyscrapers and prominent landmarks rise above modern highways and museums in a background defined by dusty deserts. But the tradition is not at all lost in this modernized city, that remains much appreciated for it architectural elegance, strong heritage and colourful history.

Language

Arabic (English is widely spoken).

Time Zone

GMT +3hrs.

Visa

Only business visa holders are allowed into Saudi Arabia.  Travellers are required to apply prior to visit.

Currency

Saudi riyal (SR) is the currency of Saudi Arabia.

VAT

The standard VAT rate is 5%.

Gratuity

Tipping is not required but welcome in recognition of good service, generally at 10-15%.

Business Hours:

Government
Sundays to Thursdays, 07:00 to 14:00 hours

Banks
Sundays to Thursdays, 07:30 to 15:00 hours

Post offices
Sundays to Thursdays, 07:00 to 14:00 hours (16:00 to 18:00 hours at alternating offices)

Restaurants
Daily, 11:00 to 15:00 hours and 18:00 to 01:00 hours

Private businesses
Sundays to Thursdays, 08:00 to 12:00 hours and 15:00 to 19:00 hours

Independent shops
Saturdays to Thursdays, 09:00 to 13:00 hours and 16:30 to 20:00 hours

Shopping malls, individual malls and shops within the malls may vary:
Saturdays to Thursdays, 08:00 to 00:00 hours and Fridays, 13:00 to 00:00 hours
Some may close between 13:00 and 16:30 hours

Souqs
Saturdays to Thursdays, 09:00 to 13:00 hours and 16:30 and 20:00 hours, and Fridays, 17:00-22:00 hours

All shops close during prayer times that last 20-30 minutes each:
In the day at approximately noon, mid-afternoon, sunset and early evening. 

Health

Medical services of good quality are available.

Telephone

The country code for Saudi is 966.

Electricity

Voltage: 220V/50Hz UK plug.

Public Holidays

The national holidays are Day of Mourning for King Abdullah, Eid-al-Fitr (end of Ramadan) Saudi National Day, Eid-al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) and Muharram (Muslim New Year).

Below is a full list of the holidays in the year 2018: