Would you like to be locked in your own home? “No” is the answer to this question. People who are going on the journey to Umrah always want to go to other places while they are in between the two famous towns. As good people who live in the UK, we all follow the rules of every other country. Since we are the most reliable travel company in the UK, a lot of new customers ask us if they can use the Umrah visa to visit other places in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Saudi Arabia.
A few short years ago, Umrah travelers could only get into Makkah and Madinah through the airport in Jeddah. Now, the Saudi government has changed the rules about how Umrah travelers can move within the country. Now, people who are making the Umrah can use their visa to visit any city in Saudi Arabia, even Riyadh.
Riyadh
The city of Riyadh is where Saudi Arabia’s development began. It is also known as Al-Wosta. It is a lively city famous for its colourful Saudi souqs, museums, business centres, and cultural scenes. Never miss the world-class cafes and restaurants of Riyadh, which serves quality cuisine of eastern taste.
If you are in search of calmness, head to the north of the city. That is named Edge of the World. You will find heart-stopping views over the arid plains below your feet.
Points of attractions
Most visited points of attractions in Riyadh are listed here.
1. National Museum of Saudi Arabia
It is the kingdom’s largest and most entertaining museum consisting of a total of eight halls. The first hall, Man and the Universe, as the name described, has a look of animals that once ever existed. A piece of a mountain is also there in which you will see the handprint of an ancient human. Hall two will amaze you with the civilization before the Islamic era in Saudi Arabia. Rocks with coded language prints are also protected there.
One of the halls is specified to our holy prophets (P.B.U.H) journey from Makkah to Madinah and Islamic history, including 500 years old manuscripts of the Quran. While the rest of the museum displays, the whole revolution took place in Saudi Arabia.
2. Ushaiger Heritage Village
The civilization of this village started 1500 years ago when the Bedouins began to live here. Some people still live there, and they have developed Al Salem Museum by themselves. The village is designed under Najdi architecture. Visit to Ushaiger is incomplete without seeing its golden sunset and sprawling town.
3 Al Murabba Palace
Outside of the walls of old Riyadh city and close to the National Museum, the house of King Abdul Aziz is located by the name of Al Murabba Palace. He was the real-time founder of modern Saudi Arabia people see today. It is a two-story building king used to live from 1938 to 1953.
4. Al Masmak Fortress
Built-in 1865 with clay and mud-brick represents the rise of the kingdom. It has been used for several purposes from its construction to still. It was initially used to house the garrisons. Later than as a missiles warehouse after the raid by King Abdul Aziz, and then as a prison. Nowadays, it is a restored museum fully opened for visitors. You will also see a map of Saudi Arabia dated from 1912 to 1937.
5. Emirates of Ad Diriyah
It was set up by Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab and Prince Muhammad bin Saud in 1744 and was the first Saudi state. After a year, the city was named the country’s center. In 2010, the town was named a UNESCO historical site. A plan has now been put in place to bring the area back to life.
It’s not a bad idea to see more of Saudi Arabia during the Umrah. Our professional services can help you learn more about the ancient city of Saudi Arabia. The city has a lot more things to do than what can fit on one page.
You would love to read our Frequently Asked Questions about Hajj & Umrah packages. It will help you know more about your Holy trip.
