A Najdi heritage building with a wooden balcony and evening lights in Diriyah

Diriyah: At-Turaif and the First Saudi State

Walk through At-Turaif, birthplace of the First Saudi State, then enjoy the Al-Bujairi view over Wadi Hanifa.

Diriyah

We walk through At-Turaif, a UNESCO World Heritage site, among its palaces and mud-brick Najdi buildings. We stop at Salwa Palace and the Imam Mohammed bin Saud Mosque, and hear how the First Saudi State was founded in 1727 and how life in Diriyah looked at the time. We then cross to Al-Bujairi for the view over Wadi Hanifa, with free time for coffee. Entry to At-Turaif is by official ticket; we help you book and coordinate.