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3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Updated March 26, 2019
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Tuwaiq Palace Heart Tent

This mesmerizing, colorful structure looks like a tent made from stained glass.

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Al Masmak Fortress

A 19th-century fortress and collection of artifacts offer a tour of Saudi history.

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An annual two-week festival near the city of Riyadh when Saudis let their hair down.
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