Sleep area · Riyadh

Olayaالعليا

First-timers: a staffed 24h hotel near Kingdom Centre; malls and restaurants are a short ride, and every sight is a car ride away.

sleep baseBand $$$Not field-verified

Rules in force · 7Distances are long and pavements are for short hops

Saudi Arabia ↗Apply for the tourist eVisa only on the official visa portal (visa.visitsaudi.com); lookalike sites charge extra.
Saudi Arabia ↗Dress modestly in public: loose clothing covering shoulders and knees; women are not required to wear an abaya but should cover up.
Saudi Arabia ↗Alcohol is banned: do not bring it in, and do not buy it from anyone.
Saudi Arabia ↗Shops close for about 20–30 minutes at prayer times; plan around them.
Riyadh Province ↗Escarpment and desert trips: use a licensed operator; do not drive off-road alone.
Riyadh ↗Distances are long and pavements are for short hops: plan every leg as a ride.
Riyadh ↗Shops and some restaurants close for about 20–30 minutes at each prayer; do not book a stop across one.

First night

From Car to the door: 10 m, flat surface. Desks around here are typically staffed 24h. 28-inch bags: easy. Morning to Olaya & Kingdom Centre: 8–14 min.

King Khalid International Airport (RUH) · intl checked · land 21:00feasible

Take Ride-hailing car to the door at 23:25. Bed by ~00:47 (+1) (p90).

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King Khalid International Airport (RUH) · intl cabin · land 21:00feasible

Take Ride-hailing car to the door at 22:40. Bed by ~00:02 (+1) (p90).

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Area facts

Reception: staffed 24h · forwarding not accepted
Walk to clusters: Olaya & Kingdom Centre: 8–14 min
Night lighting: ok
Taxi drop-off: door
Fits: family · age70 · wheelchair
Lodging tax: —

Cons

Everything else is 20–40 minutes by car.
Walking outside is uncomfortable and unusual for most of the year.

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