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Sunset at Yamamah Palace

Catch the golden hour glow over the royal palace before heading out for the evening.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:51

    Al A'arid Garden

    Walk to Al A'arid Garden to find a clear view of the palace as the sky turns gold.

  2. 17:25

    Al A'arid Garden

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW over the palace grounds.

  3. 17:55

    Yamamah Palace

    Stroll back to Yamamah Palace to see the exterior lit up after dark.

  4. 18:25

    Yamamah Palace

    End your evening near the palace district.

Local tip

The viewing spot is a 34-minute walk from the palace. Check the route in advance as there is no direct walking path mentioned in local guides.

Check before you go

  • Sunset times vary by season. Use the 15 January sunset (17:25) as a reference for winter evenings.
  • Al A'arid Garden is open for evening visits, but verify specific park hours locally.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Riyadh (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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