Thanks for visiting. As a Saudi, the Al Faisaliah tower viewing bridge is kinda abandoned because: A) No one really goes anywhere during the day because of the heat and how everything is open till very late B)Several restaurants in the tower, including the Globe, have views that are as good if not better than the viewing platform and C) The Kingdom Skybridge is a better view anyway. I think you should try some of the homegrown cafes instead of the global chains. Nearly every street has some sort of boutique coffee shop these days in Riyadh!
There's a cafe inside the globe? Maybe that's why I couldn't get into that part..? The Scuplture Cafe is briefly featured in my video about KAFD and I visited a lot of local coffee places in Riyadh. I did go to Starbucks a couple of times and must admit that I went to Costa Coffee pretty often as there is one just outside the Kingdom Tower and the weather in April was pretty nice (when it wasn't raining!). My videos in Riyadh were my first as an amateur youtuber (with no channel at that time), but people there were very friendly and open to chatting with me. I hope to visit more of KSA.
@@welshmaninasia Yeah, there's a restaurant and a cigar lounge up there. I think they locked the door so people who go to the viewing platform don't just wander in as you need a reservation IIRC. I hope to see you soon back in KSA!
The metro will open in Q4 this year 2024 and yes the airport have yellow metro line will connect the airport with King Abdullah Financial District ( KAFD). Now announced that there is new line will connect Qiddiya and will complete 2025 when Qiddiya city open.
Ah, that's all great to hear!! It's good that the metro is (almost) delivered. It should have a huge impact that will promote growth. I would say that the key to success is also to have buildings and developments that are well-integrated with the metro system (e.g. shopping malls, food courts, hotels inside metro stations).
At the end of October, the largest entertainment season in the world will start in Riyadh. It will be at the beginning of the winter season. I advise you to visit. It is very wonderful.
Oh, okay. I didn't know that Kind Khalid has 5 terminals already. 3 stations within the airport is interesting. Singapore only has one terminal (T3) connected to its MRT network. Most airports that I go to regularly (e.g. Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Hong Kong) have highspeed rail lines that go from the airport to the city.
If I'm not mistaken, I think "The Globe" is a restaurant with a dedicated elevator, you'll need to take from the ground floor. It's been more than a decade since I've been to Alfaisaliah 😁
It’s not that you’re the only tourist but nobody touring the place at the time you’ve been out, even locals won’t go out in that heat. Good filming though thanks
Hi. I understand and appreciate your comment. I should say though, that I was there in April The temperature was around 25-28c and it was not humid. I would say that weather was not a problem. If you were to compare it to cities across Europe, they are packed with tourists (which some cities complain against) even when the temperature is 35c+.
“Unfortunately, your information is highly inaccurate, and this misleads people. The metro passes through all areas of Riyadh, and there is a main station at the airport. As for tourists and locals, they don’t go out for leisure until after sunset due to the heat. Riyadh is a nighttime city, and you will see it remarkably crowded in the evening. Even commercial stores remain open 24 hours. However, in winter, people are present almost all the time.”
Wow. What exactly is inaccurate? People told me that the metro doesn't connect to the airport, and I explained that I was just repeating what they said. I discussed the metro network and said that I hope to ride it in the future, when it opens. I was there in April, and the weather was nice during the daytime. I know that nighttime is more popular for locals that work during the day, but there was actually no reason why tourists shouldn't also be around before dark.
@@hamdanakhtar40proI understand that, but if they really want to attract tourists they should allow them to enjoy themselves without limitations, like other muslim countries in the region such as UAE or Bahrain
@@psarakis340 yeah that's completely right but in islam it is prohibited to compromise on your religion for the sake of worldly affairs ( i don't know the word )
I agree that, whatever continent they're in, all non-democratic countries fall behind when it comes to levels of equality. Rather than knock it, we should be thankful that KSA is investing into tourism and further-integrating with the rest of the world. It's a positive step towards brighter future for everyone.
Like any big city, Riyadh has the usual malls and cafes, but it also has some historical sites too. If all plans are delivered, it will also become a far more interesting place over the next decade or so. I didn't mind that it wasn't packed with tourists.
@@ViserysTheFirstNot even arab migrants wants to go to an autocracy like Saudi Arabia they go to more advanced countries in Europe were they are free & not under Saudi control
Interesting. Riyadh will go through great change over the next few years.
@asiaversustheworld654 yes. For sure.
Thanks for visiting. As a Saudi, the Al Faisaliah tower viewing bridge is kinda abandoned because: A) No one really goes anywhere during the day because of the heat and how everything is open till very late B)Several restaurants in the tower, including the Globe, have views that are as good if not better than the viewing platform and C) The Kingdom Skybridge is a better view anyway.
I think you should try some of the homegrown cafes instead of the global chains. Nearly every street has some sort of boutique coffee shop these days in Riyadh!
There's a cafe inside the globe? Maybe that's why I couldn't get into that part..?
The Scuplture Cafe is briefly featured in my video about KAFD and I visited a lot of local coffee places in Riyadh. I did go to Starbucks a couple of times and must admit that I went to Costa Coffee pretty often as there is one just outside the Kingdom Tower and the weather in April was pretty nice (when it wasn't raining!). My videos in Riyadh were my first as an amateur youtuber (with no channel at that time), but people there were very friendly and open to chatting with me.
I hope to visit more of KSA.
@@welshmaninasia Yeah, there's a restaurant and a cigar lounge up there. I think they locked the door so people who go to the viewing platform don't just wander in as you need a reservation IIRC.
I hope to see you soon back in KSA!
Interesting video.
@@singapoorlife thanks a lot
The metro will open in Q4 this year 2024 and yes the airport have yellow metro line will connect the airport with King Abdullah Financial District ( KAFD). Now announced that there is new line will connect Qiddiya and will complete 2025 when Qiddiya city open.
Ah, that's all great to hear!! It's good that the metro is (almost) delivered. It should have a huge impact that will promote growth. I would say that the key to success is also to have buildings and developments that are well-integrated with the metro system (e.g. shopping malls, food courts, hotels inside metro stations).
Cool vlog
@evtol6221 thank you 😊
At the end of October, the largest entertainment season in the world will start in Riyadh. It will be at the beginning of the winter season. I advise you to visit. It is very wonderful.
Thanks for the heads-up. I just took a look at the Riyadh Season website. Detective Conan Live could be fun. 🙂
There are 3 metro stations at the airport ( terminal 5 , terminal 3&4 and terminal 1&2)
Oh, okay. I didn't know that Kind Khalid has 5 terminals already. 3 stations within the airport is interesting. Singapore only has one terminal (T3) connected to its MRT network. Most airports that I go to regularly (e.g. Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Hong Kong) have highspeed rail lines that go from the airport to the city.
Riyhadh is a night city most of the year, so if you go to the same places you visited today but after 4pm it will be crowded
If I'm not mistaken, I think "The Globe" is a restaurant with a dedicated elevator, you'll need to take from the ground floor. It's been more than a decade since I've been to Alfaisaliah 😁
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because of the heat in daytime, people go outside after 8pm or so when it cools down.
It’s not that you’re the only tourist but nobody touring the place at the time you’ve been out, even locals won’t go out in that heat. Good filming though thanks
Hi. I understand and appreciate your comment. I should say though, that I was there in April
The temperature was around 25-28c and it was not humid. I would say that weather was not a problem. If you were to compare it to cities across Europe, they are packed with tourists (which some cities complain against) even when the temperature is 35c+.
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“Unfortunately, your information is highly inaccurate, and this misleads people. The metro passes through all areas of Riyadh, and there is a main station at the airport. As for tourists and locals, they don’t go out for leisure until after sunset due to the heat. Riyadh is a nighttime city, and you will see it remarkably crowded in the evening. Even commercial stores remain open 24 hours. However, in winter, people are present almost all the time.”
Wow. What exactly is inaccurate? People told me that the metro doesn't connect to the airport, and I explained that I was just repeating what they said. I discussed the metro network and said that I hope to ride it in the future, when it opens. I was there in April, and the weather was nice during the daytime. I know that nighttime is more popular for locals that work during the day, but there was actually no reason why tourists shouldn't also be around before dark.
Any news about when they will start selling alcohol like the UAE?
Don't see that happening for a few more years because of our religion islam and saudi is a majority muslim state that's why
@@hamdanakhtar40proI understand that, but if they really want to attract tourists they should allow them to enjoy themselves without limitations, like other muslim countries in the region such as UAE or Bahrain
@@psarakis340 yeah that's completely right but in islam it is prohibited to compromise on your religion for the sake of worldly affairs ( i don't know the word )
@@psarakis340wrong,we don’t want alcoholics and drug addicts ,just quality tourists😊😊
Equality has reached much longer in Europe than this insular place.
I agree that, whatever continent they're in, all non-democratic countries fall behind when it comes to levels of equality. Rather than knock it, we should be thankful that KSA is investing into tourism and further-integrating with the rest of the world. It's a positive step towards brighter future for everyone.
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Why would anyone go here for? Its just an unbearable hot place with nothing.
incorrect in both assumptions
@@ViserysTheFirst Incorrect how? Saudi Arabia is totalitarian state that hasnt reached as far as European countries in equality for example
Like any big city, Riyadh has the usual malls and cafes, but it also has some historical sites too. If all plans are delivered, it will also become a far more interesting place over the next decade or so. I didn't mind that it wasn't packed with tourists.
@@ViserysTheFirstNot even arab migrants wants to go to an autocracy like Saudi Arabia they go to more advanced countries in Europe were they are free & not under Saudi control
@@welshmaninasia Saudi arabia is only for muslims. The place sucks.