Heritage Sites · Riyadh
King Khalid Grand Mosque
جامع الملك خالد
Photo: King Khalid Grand Mosque, Riyadh, KSA, 2023.jpg · vlyalcin · CC BY SA 4.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — uneven ground and low doorways Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Shop 193 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
- Drones Registration with GACA is required for any drone from 250 g, and registration alone is not permission to fly — an operational permit is also needed Source: official · national rule · General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Saudi Arabia expects modest dress in public: loose clothing covering shoulders and knees. Abaya is no longer required of visitors. Many of these sites are still lived in. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 620 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Rock-cut tombs, inscriptions and old-town streets are fragile and, outside the managed sites, unfenced. Stay on the paths, touch nothing, and take nothing — removing anything from an archaeological site is an offence.
- The managed heritage sites admit visitors by timed ticket and close to walk-ups. Book before you drive.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 30 mfrom Riyadh — King Khalid International (RUH) · 38 km
- 7 mfrom Riyadh · 4 km
- 3 h 20 mfrom Buraydah · 349 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Rock-cut tombs, old towns and inscription sites are open desert ground. The visiting season is the cool half of the year and the visiting hours are the ends of the day.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
mosque in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q124817870
About & Sources King Khalid Grand Mosque
King Khalid Grand Mosque is a heritage site in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Wikidata describes it as "mosque in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–March. Nearby: Naila Art Gallery, Princess Latifa bint Sultan Mosque and King Abdullah Mosque.
At a glance
- Heritage Sites · Riyadh
- mosque in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Season: November–March (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit King Khalid Grand Mosque?
Typically November–March for heritage sites. Rock-cut tombs, old towns and inscription sites are open desert ground. The visiting season is the cool half of the year and the visiting hours are the ends of the day.
How long do I need at King Khalid Grand Mosque?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at King Khalid Grand Mosque?
Shop 193 m (source: osm).
How high is King Khalid Grand Mosque?
About 620 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is King Khalid Grand Mosque?
In Riyadh (SA-01), Saudi Arabia, at 24.7008, 46.6522 — near Naila Art Gallery, Princess Latifa bint Sultan Mosque and King Abdullah Mosque.
Who can take you there
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