Riyad
Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, is located in the center of the country at the foot of the Jabal Tuwaiq mountains. Home to about 5.2 million people, the city is the administrative heart of the region. The name Riyadh means "place of gardens," referring to the fertility of the surrounding areas. Don't miss the National Museum and the King Fahd Library. The desert climate brings high temperatures, reaching up to 45 °C in summer. The best time to visit is during the cooler months from November to February.
