Kingdom Centre

Kingdom Centre

Though Riyadh is one of the oldest cities of Saudi Arabia, one can find a large number of modern high rises and buildings in this fabulous city. The Kingdom Center is one such modern architectural marvel that has added to the beauty of this city.

Kingdom Center in Riyadh is one of the tallest structures of Saudi Arabia. An epitome of the rapid economic development experienced by the country, the Kingdom Center is owned by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. It is in fact the first tallest buildings of the city, the second one being the Al Faisaliyah Center.

The building is 302 meters high and has a total of 41 floors. The construction of this huge building was completed in the year 2002. Kingdom Center in Riyadh is shaped in the form of a bottle opener. Located at the top of the building is a sky bridge measuring nearly 56 meters and includes an observation deck. One can come to this deck and enjoy the panoramic view of the whole city. The front of the buildings is covered with blue glass. There is an inverted arch on the top of the building. During the night one can marvel at the view of the glowing arch, which has been described as the 'necklace of the city'.

The Kingdom Center at Riyadh houses a large number of offices, shopping malls and restaurants. The glamorous Al Mamlaka Shopping Mall is located inside this building. Here you can find a large number of shops selling clothes, fashion accessories, electronic goods and, other products. The mall occupies three floors of this mall. The second floor is also known as the Ladies Kingdom as you can find women's wear in this floor. The building also houses the Four-Seasons Riyadh Hotel. This five star hotel is known for its plush interiors and lavishly furnished rooms. The ballroom of this hotel is considered as the largest than any of those found in the other Four Seasons hotels. The building has a lush green courtyard dotted with palm trees.

The architectural beauty of the Kingdom Center in Riyadh is worth commending. The presence of these modern architectural marvels makes sightseeing in Riyadh all the more interesting.

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