City / Governorate (Muhafazah) in Riyadh Region · Madinah (Medina) & Yanbu Red Sea

Ad Dir‘īyah (Riyadh Region) Travel Guide 2026

Ad Dir‘īyah is a city / governorate (muhafazah) in Riyadh Region (Madinah (Medina) & Yanbu Red Sea), Saudi Arabia, with a population of 61,609 and regional transit links via Diriyah, Ushaiqer & Al-Ahsa Oasis Central Station and King Khalid International Airport (RUH — Direct Riyadh Metro Yellow Line 4 to KAFD & Downtown!).

Province / StateRiyadh Region
Population61,609
Rail HubDiriyah, Ushaiqer & Al-Ahsa Oasis Central Station
Airport GatewayKing Khalid International Airport (RUH — Direct Riyadh Metro Yellow Line 4 to KAFD & Downtown!)

Highlights & What to See in Ad Dir‘īyah

  • Ad Dir‘īyah Historic Center & Cultural District
  • Ad Dir‘īyah Central Market & Local Gastronomy Street
  • Riyadh Region Architectural Landmark & Park
  • Regional Transit Connection via Diriyah, Ushaiqer & Al-Ahsa Oasis Central Station

Transit & Getting There

Connect to Ad Dir‘īyah via Diriyah, Ushaiqer & Al-Ahsa Oasis Central Station (Haramain High-Speed Railway (HHR — Jeddah Airport, Jeddah, King Abdullah Economic City, Madinah & Makkah at 300 km/h) & SAR North/East Railway) and local transit using Riyadh Metro.