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List of Markets in Old Riyadh City
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Old Riyadh City in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia included several markets that formed various patterns, taking the form of stores lined up in the squares and wide streets in the city center. Among these markets:

Souq al-Harim

It was located adjacent to the northern wall of Qaser Al- Hukm.

Souq al-Hedam

It is one of the branches descending from al-Safat Square.

Souq al-Zal

It was located north of Souq al-Hedam, west of Ibn Madimigh School.

Souq al-Kharrazin

It is located south of Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Mosque.

Animal Feed Market

It is situated beneath the suspended corridor linking Qaser Al-Hukm on the northwest side and Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Mosque.

Souq al-Hassawi

It was specialized in tailoring clothes; one of the branches descending from al-Safat Square.

Souq al-Haraj

It was located to the north of Qaser Al-Hukm.

Souq al-Sayyarifah

It was located south of Souq al-Haraj.

Old Baz Market

It was specialized in selling women's fabrics; located west of Qaser Al-Hukm.

Souq al-Haraj

It was located to the north of Qaser Al-Hukm.

Souq al-Sanani'

Souq al-Sanani' (Blacksmiths Market): Its southern facade overlooked al-Muraighib neighborhood.

Souq al-Jafrah

Dates, some grains, and foodstuffs were sold there.