AI Riyadh

Experience luxurious comfort in hotel-style serviced apartments in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia

Welcome to Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and until very recently, one of the least known cities in the world to outsiders. Saudi Arabia is slowly expanding its offering to international tourists keen to explore the country's rich and wonderful history, epic landscapes and relatively unknown contemporary culture. The first stop for many people travelling to Saudi Arabia for business or leisure is Riyadh. Stay in the opulent comfort of Frasers Hospitality's new luxury serviced apartments in Riyadh, Fraser Suites Riyadh.

Staying in Riyadh

Riyadh is Saudi Arabia's welcome mat to the world as the country slowly opens its doors to more than just business travellers - and it has much to offer. The desert city is at once a glittering modern metropolis with skyscrapers rising above the desert sands yet at the same time a place where stoic tradition still reigns supreme. As Riyadh has developed, it has managed to protect - even nurture - its historical wonders, working with international organisations like UNESCO to secure recognition of some of its most precious sites including Masmak Fortress, the Murabba Palace and Al Shamsiah Palace.
Visitors to Riyadh will enjoy days spent discovering the city's historical and cultural wonders, including the National Museum of Saudi Arabia and Ad Diriyah Old City. Further afield, explore Saudi Arabia's wild natural heritage with visits to the Red Sands for some quad bike adventures, and a breathtaking hike along the Tuwaiq Escarpment.

On the outskirts of modern Riyadh and only a short drive from your apartment hotel, you'll find Ad Diriyah Old City. The site is in some regards the birthplace of the First Saudi State, being the original seat of the kingdom's Al Saud royal family.Designated a UNESCO Heritage Site in 2010, the area has undergone a massive rejuvenation project. Wander through the mud brick and daub Al Bujairy district to gain a sense of what life used to be like before the country's rise as an oil-rich nation, and visit the restored Al Zawiha Mosque. Streetside demonstrations of traditional weaving and calligraphy add to the sense you've stepped back in time. There's a magic about the place that contrasts strongly with the skyscrapers and bustle of modern-day Riyadh. 

A fascinating history

No stay in Riyadh is complete without a visit to the National Museum of Saudi Arabia, the premier cultural and historical repository of Saudi Arabian history and culture. The museum is located a short 10-minute drive from your luxury serviced apartments on Olaya Street and is part of the larger King Abdulaziz Historical Centre, formerly a palace. The venue offers a fascinating insight into the history of the region; from Pre-Islamic times through the birth of Islam, the life of the Prophet Muhammad and his journeys through the land, and the formation of the first and second Saudi States. It's also one of the few places non-Muslims can learn more about the Haja and the holiest site in Islam, the Al-Masjid Al-Haram in the sacred city of Mecca.

Epic scenery

Your Riyadh accommodation is the ideal base from which to launch an exploration of Saudi Arabia's stunning natural wonders. Saudi Arabia is a vast desert country with some truly spectacular scenery and a journey through the starkly beautiful landscapes, unspoiled coastlines and occasional green oases is a memory you'll cherish for a lifetime. Located a short day trip from your apartment in Riyadh, the Tuwaiq Escarpment is one of the best places to get a taste of wild Saudi Arabia. The most iconic spot along the region's hiking trails is the aptly named The Edge of the World, a towering viewpoint on the precipice of a sheer drop overlooking a vast, barren plain below. The hike to the location is achievable by most fitness levels; however you should check with a qualified guide first. The best time of day to arrive at The Edge of the World is in the hours before sunset, as the light sets the cliffs afire.