voco Riyadh
( think palm trees , water fountains and traditional Arabian architecture ) with facilities including meeting rooms , a business centre , Hammam and indoor pool .
A more sustainable offering comes courtesy of the multi award-winning voco Riyadh , home to 23 meeting rooms , four restaurants , five spa rooms , a Moroccan bath , pool , and the city ’ s first EV charging point . Among its many green credentials , biodegradable personal hygiene items , energy-efficient shower heads , and plush bedding made from recycled plastic .
tall Kingdom Centre for dramatic views of the city and surrounding desert .
NEED TO KNOW As per Saudi Arabian law , alcohol is forbidden , and modest clothing is required . Transport-wise , opt for Saudi ’ s new airline Riyadh Air , which delivers the newest , most efficient planes and is committed to using Sustainable Aviation Fuel ; while Careem and Uber are widely used taxi apps . Riyadh ’ s brand-new Metro , opening in 2024 , will deliver six lines and 84 stations . The Meet & Greet service at Riyadh Airport is well worth the riyals .
DID YOU KNOW ? For women travelling to Saudi , most hotels offer separate fitness and wellness spaces for women , or opt for the centrally-located five-star women-only Luthan Hotel & Spa . Download the Leena ride-hailing app where all drivers are women .
WHERE TO EAT Riyadh is now home to renowned upscale brands such as Hakkasan , Cipriani , and Mamo , but for some regional flair and food , head to Maiz , a restaurant with grand interiors and huge chandeliers that ’ s on a mission to put Saudi food on the map , with its innovative spin on traditional dishes .
If you can only do one thing At sunset , head to the Sky Bridge at the top of the 300mbusinesschief . com 129