Riyadh
capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia
Live & travel in Riyadh
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Oct 22, 2026
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 24%
Embassies & consulates in Riyadh
116 missions from 115 countries
Embassy 115
Where to eat in Riyadh
- Paragon Family RestaurantBudget
حي، Omar Al Moukhtar, Batha
- Al Shaya Persian RestaurantBudget
Kingdom Centre B1F Food Court< Al Olaya
- SpazioSplurge
- Goodah Soos RestaurantBudget
2861 Abu Bakr Alrazi St
- Tasters House Pinoy RestaurantBudget
Abu Bakr Alrazi St
- Lapaz Batchoy - Sulaymaniyah BrBudget
Near Prince Sultan، Military Medical City Center
- PasalubongBudget
6875 Abu Bakr Alrazi St
- Korean PalaceMid-range
Makkah Rd
- Mirage RestaurantMid-range
Al-Takhassosi Rd, North West Riyadh
- Sheraton RiyadhSplurge
- Najd VillageMid-range
Takhassusi St.
- Burj Al-HamaamMid-range
Takhassusi St.
- The Globe
Al-Faisaliah
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Riyadh · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Riyadh?
The travel guide to Riyadh lists Paragon Family Restaurant, Al Shaya Persian Restaurant, Spazio, Goodah Soos Restaurant, and Tasters House Pinoy Restaurant.
Is Riyadh safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Saudi Arabia at Level 3. The national intentional-homicide rate is 0.9 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Riyadh?
Roughly $2,250 per month for a remote worker, based on Saudi Arabia price levels (50% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Riyadh in November?
In November Riyadh averages a high of 36°C, a low of 4°C and about 7 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Riyadh?
116 diplomatic missions, including Afghanistan (Embassy), Albania (Embassy), Algeria (Embassy), Argentina (Embassy), Australia (Embassy), Austria (Embassy), Azerbaijan (Embassy), and Bahrain (Embassy).
Cities in Saudi Arabia
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.