On assignment in the KSA
Here are some of Brian's moments from Riyadh. Come back to this page because it will be updated soon with more posts.
Kingdom Tower
The Kingdom Tower was designed by billionaire Prince Al Waleed bin Talal, and it's skybridge is at the 99th floor.
VIDEO: Outside of Kingdom Tower
VIDEO: At the top of Kingdom Tower
Photos on location at Kingdom Tower shopping center
The "Wall Street" of Riyadh: At the ghost city
This is King Abdullah Financial District, which is a new $8bn city in the heart of Riyadh.
- Video 1: "Ghost city" part of the financial center
- Video 2: Nightclub-style restaurant in the center
- Video 3: The financial center at night
- Video 4: "Ghost city" Starbucks in the "Wall Street" of Riyadh
VIDEO: $8bn ghost city: KAFD
VIDEO: Nightclub restaurant in KAFD
VIDEO: Nighttime view if KAFD
VIDEO: Ghost city Starbucks
The Globe Restaurant
My visit to "The Globe" restaurant in Riyadh. This is at the Al Faisaliah Hotel, which is part of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.
VIDEO: Outside of "The Globe: in Riyadh
VIDEO: In "The Globe" Restaurant in Riyadh, KSA
Dessert with a view
Najd Village
At Najd Najd Village Restaurant in Riyadh. A traditional meal like in ancient times.
VIDEO: Having an amazing traditional meal in KSA
VIDEO: In the famous Najd Village in KSA
This is how kings and queens ate 100 years ago. Yes, on the floor. The only difference is that there was no silverware back then. They would have eaten with their hands.
Exotic Moroccan Restaurant
Brian gives a tour of an amazing Moroccan restaurant.
Falcon adventure in the desert
On a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in KSA. This is a falcon hunting establishment that takes you to the desert.
At the ancient royal palace
Brian visits the ancient palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It's recommended to go at night.
Digital City
Digital City has many different office buildings, retail stores, and even a hospital and is the Kingdom's version of a smart city.
VIDEO: Brian visits Digital City at night.
How to handle cash tips from the super-rich
VIDEO: The tip at the end of an assignment