Viewpoints in Riyadh

Riyadh's Elevated Vistas

Explore the diverse high points of the Saudi capital and its surrounding desert landscapes. This collection includes architectural landmarks like the 170-meter Riyadh TV Tower and natural geological formations such as Jabal Burmah and the Ruhayyat as Sawda hills. These locations offer a look at the Najd plateau's geography, featuring limestone escarpments, reddish sandstone peaks, and urban vantage points across the expanding city.

Riyadh's Elevated Vistas — Map

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Clock Tower

Local architectural landmark located in the northern outskirts of the city near the university district.

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Riyadh TV Tower

The Riyadh TV Tower in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a 170-meter-high television tower located inside the premises of Saudi Ministry of…

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Warehouse RANA

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Abraq al Uqlah

Natural desert peak located in the eastern reaches of the Riyadh region.

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Burqan al Ushayilat

Sandstone peak located within the desert landscape of the Najd plateau.

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Jabal Burmah

Prominent limestone mountain northeast of Riyadh, known for its rugged desert terrain.

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Khashm Awsa

Rocky promontory or 'nose' offering elevated views of the surrounding desert plains.

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At Turabi

Desert elevation located in the eastern portion of the Riyadh province.

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Ubayd at Turabi

Natural peak situated within the arid plateau region east of the capital.

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Ruhayyat as Sawda

Dark-colored rocky hill formation located in the desert east of Riyadh.

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Jabal Ruhayyat as Sawda

Prominent peak within the Ruhayyat as Sawda hill range.

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Quwid Ruhayyat as Sawda

Part of the dark-colored Ruhayyat as Sawda geological formation.

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Al Khadam

Natural peak located in the central desert plateau of Saudi Arabia.

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Ruhayyat al Hamra

Distinctive reddish sandstone hill located in the desert outskirts of the Riyadh region.

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Halat al Ghuwayrah

Desert peak and natural elevation located east of the city.

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Shidad

Natural desert peak located in the northeast of the Riyadh province.

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