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Buraydah (بريدة) is a city in the Nejd region of Saudi Arabia. It is the capital of Qassim (Gassim) province, and the names are often used interchangeably on timetables and signage.

Traders at the date market

Understand[edit]

Buraydah has the unenviable reputation of being the most conservative town in all Saudi Arabia. Women are advised to dress conservatively, this means wearing an abayah and covering the face.

Get in[edit]

By plane[edit]

The region is served by an international airport, however most flights are domestic.

  • 1 Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (20 km west of city centre). Better known as Qassim International Airport. ELQ IATA Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (Q2672934) on Wikidata Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport on Wikipedia

By road[edit]

Riyadh, the kingdom's capital, is 320 km away. There is not much scenery between the two cities, but the road network is good for travel.

By rail[edit]

High-speed trains operated by Saudi Arabia Railways connects with Riyadh daily, with a journey time of about 2½ hours.

  • 2 Al Qassim railway station (محطة القصيم) (20 km northeast of city centre). Qassim railway station (Q85874780) on Wikidata

Get around[edit]

Map
Map of Buraydah

See[edit]

  • 1 Buraydah Museum (متحف بريدة). Buraydah Museum (Q20401626) on Wikidata

Do[edit]

Buy[edit]

For a different kind of commerce, you can go to this local shopping mall

The city is known for its high quality dates. The dates can be bought from the market near al-Khubaib.

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Sleep[edit]

There are several hotels. Other than that, furnished apartments are available but generally not advised, and they are usually reserved for families and do not accept single men.

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