National Museum/Al murabba Palace 20min Drive,16km/10mi. The King Abdul Aziz Historical Area Features Outdoor Garden And The 100 Palms Park Underneath The Famous Water Tower Landmark, As Well As The New National Museum And Murabba Palace. The Former Is A Stunning Architectural Monument, Openedin 1999, Built To Celebrate The Centenary Of Saudi Unification. Al thumairi Gate An Impressive Restoration Of One Of The Nine City Gates That Led Into The City Until They Were Torn Down In 1950. Evening Of Shisha 20mins Drive, 21km/13mi. Enjoy A Cool Desert Night With Friend Or Collcolleagues In One Of The Many Shisha Places On The Outskirts Of Riyadh. The Largest And Best known Is As shallal. It Is A N Exotic Complex Of Indoor Venues For Socializing With Tea, Middle Eastern Snacks And The Traditional Shisha Waper Pipe. Masmak Fortress 20mins Drive, 16km/10mi. Built In The Late 19th Century, Fortess Was Captured By King Abdul aziz In 1902 And Thus Represents The Birthplace Of Modern Saudi Arabia. Completely Restored It Is A Gorgeous Example Of Mud And Brick Desert Architecture, With Crenellated Towers, Triangular Windows And Traditionally Decorated Doors And Ceilings.It Has Been Restored As A Museum That Focuses On History Of The Country. King Fahd International Stadium 45 Min Drive, 30km/19mi The Stadiums Unusual Tent shaped Architecture Provides Maximum Protection From The Weather To Approximately 80,000 Spectators Who Come To Watch Track And Field Sports Riyadh Zoo The Kingdoms Largest Zoo, Where More Than 40 Species Wander In Open Spaces Throghout The 134,000 sqm/1,442,000 Sqft Area. Children May Be Accompanied By Either Their Mother Or Father, But Not Both Parents. Generally Boys Of 10yrs Or Older Are Considered Adults.