Saudi International Halal Expo

Saudi Riyal · SAR

Cards and contactless (mada) are accepted almost everywhere; carry a little cash for souqs.

Tipping is optional; rounding up or ~10% is appreciated for good service.

stc, Mobily and Zain tourist SIMs at RUH arrivals (passport required)

Plug: Type G (UK 3-pin); some Type A/B sockets · 230V / 60Hz

General: 911

Fire: 998

Imam Turki bin Abdullah (Grand) Mosque — The capital's grand central mosque, beside the historic Masmak district.

Mosques everywhere — A mosque is never far in Riyadh; malls, offices and the airport all have prayer halls (musalla).

Note on prayer times — Many shops and restaurants close for ~20-30 minutes at each of the five daily prayer times — plan errands around them.