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Al Olaya (Riyadh)

Coordinates: 24°41′44″N 46°40′52″E / 24.69567°N 46.68112°E / 24.69567; 46.68112
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Al-Olaya
العليا حي
Central Business District/Financial District and Neighbourhood
Al-Olaya is located in Saudi Arabia
Al-Olaya
Al-Olaya
Coordinates: 24°41′44″N 46°40′52″E / 24.69567°N 46.68112°E / 24.69567; 46.68112
CountrySaudi Arabia
CityRiyadh
Government
 • BodyBaladiyah al-Ulaya

Baladiyah al-Ma'dher

Baladiyah al-Malaz
Language
 • OfficialArabic

Al-Olaya (Arabic: العليا, romanizedal-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]

King Fahd Road, Olaya District

Landmarks

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The following are local landmarks:[citation needed]

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The neighborhood was featured in the 2022 Saudi Arabian action thriller film Route 10.

References

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  1. ^ "Hotels in Al Olaya, Riyadh". Booking.com. Retrieved 27 June 2021.