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| Al-Olaya العليا حي | |
|---|---|
| Central Business District/Financial District and Neighbourhood | |
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  Al-Olaya | |
| Coordinates: 24°41′44″N 46°40′52″E / 24.69567°N 46.68112°E / 24.69567; 46.68112 | |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| City | Riyadh |
| Government | |
| • Body | Baladiyah al-Ulaya Baladiyah al-Malaz |
| Language | |
| • Official | Arabic |
Al-Olaya (Arabic: العليا, romanized: 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.
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
- Narcissus Hotel and Spa Riyadh
In popular culture
The neighborhood was featured in the 2022 Saudi Arabian action thriller film Route 10.
References
- "Hotels in Al Olaya, Riyadh". Booking.com. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
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