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Driving into Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Directions

Drive into Riyadh from Olaya district across what was then called Suicide Road and see how it has changed from 1987.

Why not visit Riyadh's gold souk (but don't even think of pocketing anything or you could end up in chop-chop square!). Whatever the jewellery item, it was always priced then at so much per gramme - in 1987, 50 riyals (roughly 7.50 pounds Sterling).

Photo of Riyadh gold souk shop

Typical shop in Riyadh's old gold souk.