Olaya (Riyadh)
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Olaya District is a growing financial district in Riyadh
Riyadh
Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of Riyadh Province, and belongs to the historical regions of Najd and Al-Yamama. It is situated in the center of the Arabian Peninsula on a large plateau, and is home to 5,254,560 people, and the urban center of a...
, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , commonly known in British English as Saudi Arabia and in Arabic as as-Sa‘ūdiyyah , is the largest state in Western Asia by land area, constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and the second-largest in the Arab World...
. Located in the north side of the city, It hosts important sites and famous local landmarks, such as the Kingdom Centre
Kingdom Centre
Kingdom Centre also called Al Mamlaka Tower is a skyscraper located in the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is currently the second tallest skyscraper in Saudi Arabia with a height of . It's also the third tallest building with a hole in the world . AL-Mamlka Tower contains a total of 41 floors...
, which houses the Four Seasons
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Four Seasons Hotels, Inc. is a Canadian-based international ultra-luxury, five-star hotel management company. Travel + Leisure magazine and Zagat Survey rank the hotel chain's 84 properties among the top luxury hotels worldwide...
luxurious hotel. It will also contain Al Rajhi Tower
Al Rajhi Tower
Al Rajhi Tower is a $500 million USD tower currently proposed for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Designs for the sail-shaped tower have been drawn up by architects at Atkins. The tower is being built on behalf of the Al Rajhi family and will be used for commercial purposes...
, which, upon its completion, will be the tallest building in Saudi Arabia .
Famous Landmarks
- Kingdom CentreKingdom CentreKingdom Centre also called Al Mamlaka Tower is a skyscraper located in the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is currently the second tallest skyscraper in Saudi Arabia with a height of . It's also the third tallest building with a hole in the world . AL-Mamlka Tower contains a total of 41 floors...
, the second tallest building in Saudi Arabia. It was opened in late 2001 with a height of 302m. - Al Faisaliyah CenterAl Faisaliyah CenterThe Al Faisaliyah Center is a commercial skyscraper located in the business district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is the second tallest building in Saudi Arabia after the Kingdom Centre. Immediately below it an outside viewing deck; at ground level, there is a shopping center with major world brands...
, the first skyscraper in Saudi Arabia. - King Faisal FoundationKing Faisal FoundationThe King Faisal Foundation was established in 1976 by the sons of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia. The Director-General is HRH Prince Khalid Al-Faisal...
, an esteemed charity foundation. - Dr. sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group, the biggest health care provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Najd National SchoolsNajd National SchoolsNajd National Schools is one of the main educational institutions located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is in the northern part of the capital, Riyadh and is built in a very prominent part of the city; between King Fahd Street and Olayya Street which are one of the most used streets in Riyadh. The...
one of the best and most prestigious schools in the country.
Future Projects
- Jewel of Saudia
- Al Rajhi TowerAl Rajhi TowerAl Rajhi Tower is a $500 million USD tower currently proposed for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Designs for the sail-shaped tower have been drawn up by architects at Atkins. The tower is being built on behalf of the Al Rajhi family and will be used for commercial purposes...
, which was planned to be the tallest building in Saudi Arabia. Overtook by Abraj Al Bait Hotel TowerAbraj Al Bait TowersThe Abraj Al-Bait Towers, also known as the Mecca Royal Hotel Clock Tower, is a building complex in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The complex holds several world records, including the tallest hotel in the world, the tallest clock tower in the world, the world's largest clock face, and the world's largest...
in Makkah. - Riyadh Monorail, which will pass over the Olaya District when the project is completed.