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In 1999 a new central Museum was built in Riyadh at the eastern side of the King Abdul Aziz Historical centre. This national Museum of Saudi Arabia combined several collections and pieces that had up till then been scattered over several Institutions and places in Riyadh and the Kingdom. For example the meteorite fragment known as the "Camel's Hump" that was on display at the King Saud university in Riyadh became the new entry piece of the National Museum of Saudi Arabia.

With its thirty floors and at over two hundred and fifty meters high, Al faisaliah is the tallest building in Rijadh and what characterizes a most obviously its skyline. The skyscraper, built almost entirely with reinforced concrete, is a collaboration between the studio of Londoner Norman Foster & Partners and society consulting engineers Buro Happold. The offices, which occupy the thirty floors, join the vast area located on the top level. It is the "globe," the country's highest restaurant,

Tallest Skyscraper in Saudi Arabia and very nice shopping mall.

Tahlia Street is a fashionable shopping and dining street in the center of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It offers a wide selection of international restaurant chains, cafes and boutiques. It is considered to be one of the poshest streets in Riyadh. During the day, it does seem to have a touch of Europe, with its streets lined with old style lamp posts and stylish European looking cafes. On most nights, especially weekends, young Saudi men may be seen drifting and speeding away in their expens

Riyadh Zoo is located in Almalaz District, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was built in 1987 and currently with a redesigned look, it has over 190 types of animals, including mammals, birds & reptiles, train rides and tours, a coffee shop that has an outdoor setting area, six snack kiosks, an outdoor plaza, prayer halls, 10 toilets, a Romanian theater, gift shop, 5D cinema, conservation center, main fountain, and more than 20,000 trees and flowers.- See more at: http://www.zoo.com.sa/