I Explored Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (What They Don’t Show You)

What is it really like to travel to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia? In this vlog, we are exploring the extreme contrasts of this incredible city—from the luxury of the Riyadh Hilton and the dizzying heights of the Kingdom Tower to the ancient 600-year-old mud-brick city of Diriyah! I’ll show you the exact spot where the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was declared, how the locals survived the heat before air conditioning, and why thousands of people are lining up for the best Shawarma in the city at 1:30 AM at Mama Noura. If you are planning a trip to Saudi Arabia, this is your ultimate travel guide! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Welcome to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia! 0:18 - Inside the 5-Star Riyadh Hilton Hotel ($300/Night) 2:06 - The Saudi National Museum & Old King's Palace 4:20 - Authentic Perfume Shopping at Souq Al Zal 5:18 - Al Masmak Fort (The Birthplace of Saudi Arabia) 6:01 - How ancient Saudi forts stayed cool without AC! 8:01 - Climbing the Historic Gate of Riyadh 10:49 - The Famous Kingdom Tower Sky Bridge 13:48 - Exploring Diriyah (600-Year-Old UNESCO Site) 16:22 - The History of the Qibla (Facing Mecca) #riyadh #saudiarabia #saudi