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Explore Souk Al Zal: Riyadh’s Iconic Heritage Market

Explore Souk Al Zal: Riyadh’s Iconic Heritage Market
Discover Souk Al Zal

Saudi Arabia is now witnessing remarkable progress in architecture and infrastructure, as many modern shopping centers have been established that include everything a person needs. However, despite this, it still maintains traditional markets such as Souk Al Zal, which carries the history of the Kingdom in its alleys. It is considered one of the oldest markets in Riyadh and Saudi Arabia.

Discover Souk Al Zal

Discover Souk Al Zal, Riyadh’s historic market offering traditional goods, antiques, and a glimpse into Saudi Arabia’s rich culture and heritage. A must-visit for every traveler!

Souk Riyadh or Souk Al Zal is in the heart of Riyadh city. The Souk is widely known among residents and visitors. It is one of the enjoyable destinations that tourists head to to mingle with Saudi culture. The place is full of life and vitality as it includes many traditional handicrafts in addition to textiles and the scent of Arabic spices that waft from the perfumers, making the market one of the places that reflect the authentic Saudi heritage.

Souk Al Zal Shopping

Souk Al Zal is a cultural center that allows visitors to interact with artisans and stall owners who display their craftsmanship in products like carpets, handmade jewelry, and traditional Bedouin clothing. These products reflect the cultural history of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to visitors, immersing them in a journey of learning more about Saudi heritage.

Souk Al Zal Shopping makes you feel the authentic Arabian nights and atmosphere, as it includes various unique commercial activities such as traditional products such as swords and artistic antiques in addition to handmade shoes and clothes.

Visitors and residents head it to buy abayas, known as the Mishlah, a traditional dress that dates back to the people of the Arabian Gulf. Souk Al Zal is famous for selling this type of clothing. In addition to buying the finest types of perfumes, such as musk, oud, and others, the scent of the finest types of incense emanates from the old shops. Do not forget to wander through the old paved alleys and take souvenir photos with the ancient buildings that show the art of ancient architecture.

Souk Al Zal restaurants

Souk Al Zal includes stalls and restaurants that provide an enjoyable food experience and Arabic sweets. You will smell the spices that restaurants use in preparing food, which will make you feel hungry, in addition to the shiny forms of sweets such as Arabic Kunafa served with Arabic tea. There are also luxurious restaurants near the place that offer the most delicious and wonderful international foods, in addition to the cafes that are characterized by calm, which will make you feel relaxed.

Souk Al Zal Ramadan Vibes

Souk Al Zal Ramadan Vibes

Wandering vibes in the streets of Souk Al Zal in Ramadan is special and enjoyable, with the sounds of sellers at auctions and visitors buying Ramadan clothes, including abayas, galabiyas, and prayer rugs. The atmosphere makes you feel as if you have traveled back in time to experience the old Ramadan atmosphere.

Souk Al Zal Location

The place is located in the heart of Riyadh in the Ad Dirah district, about 5.4 km from Al-Murabba Palace. Souk Al Zal occupies an area of ​​38,000 square meters and is one of the most famous and oldest markets in Saudi Arabia, where you will find rare coins dating back hundreds of years, old utensils, and many antiques.

souk Al Zal opening hours

It opens daily from 9 am to 12 pm, and from 4 pm to 10 pm. All the Souk closes during prayer times, especially on Fridays, to preserve the prayer.

 

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