Al Olaya (Riyadh) Explained

Al-Olaya
Settlement Type:	Central Business District/Financial District and Neighbourhood
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Name:	Saudi Arabia
Subdivision Type2:	City
Subdivision Name2:	Riyadh
Coordinates:	24.6957°N 46.6811°W
Demographics1 Title1:	Official
Demographics1 Info1:	Arabic
Pushpin Map:	Saudi Arabia
Governing Body:	Baladiyah al-UlayaBaladiyah al-Ma'dherBaladiyah al-Malaz
Demographics Type1:	Language
Native Name:	العليا حي
Native Name Lang:	ar

Al-Olaya (Arabic: العليا|al-ʿulāyā), alternatively transliterated as al-Ulaya, is the central business district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located mostly in the sub-municipality of its namesake, al-Ulaya, and partially in al-Malaz and al-Ma'dher. Situated on the north side of the city, it hosts sites and local landmarks, such as the Kingdom Centre, which houses the Four Seasons luxury hotel.^[1]

Landmarks

The following are local landmarks:

• Kingdom Centre, the second tallest building in Saudi Arabia. It was opened in late 2001 with a height of 302m.
• Al Faisaliyah Center, the first skyscraper in Saudi Arabia.
• King Faisal Foundation, a charity foundation.
• Najd National Schools, a private school founded in 1983.
• Hamad Tower, a commercial skyscraper located next to the al-Faisaliah Tower.
• Al Rajhi Tower, completed in 2017, which was planned to be the tallest building in Saudi Arabia. Overtook by Abraj Al Bait Hotel Tower in Makkah.
• Ministry of Interior building

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hotels in Al Olaya, Riyadh . . 27 June 2021 .