Souq al-Zal, is a popular market near al-Hukm Palace area in Riyadh city, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , specifically between Tariq Bin Ziad Street to the south and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulwahab Street to the west, and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Ibrahim Street to the east. The market is linked to the commercial and economic movement in Riyadh city. It is 38,580 m 2 in area. Souq al-Zal is a heritage and tourist destination. Goods sold there include archaeological collectibles and antiqu...
Flea Markets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are public shopping spaces facilitating transactions between companies and consumers or directly between consumers without brokerage. The goods exchanged in these markets may be new or used to varying degrees. These markets serve as auction spaces for various goods, whether wholesale or retail, often competing with modern shopping malls, particularly in terms of product prices, which are usually lower in flea markets. Flea markets in the Kingdom are...
Traditional Markets in Jazan Province are an economic activity that simultaneously reflects the social, cultural, and architectural heritage of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These markets can be either open or partially/fully enclosed sites where various segments of society, of all ages, come together. A variety of goods and products are traded in these markets, including traditional and handcrafted items, local foods, and aromatic plants. Traditional market activities in Jazan Province The week...
Traditional Markets in Hail Province are open or enclosed sites for buying and selling heritage and handicraft products, traditional foods, and aromatic plants. Among the heritage products sold there are coffee , cardamom, nuts, spices, aromatic plants, medicinal herbs, ghee, honey, dates, palm care supplies, truffles, desert plants, livestock, charcoal, firewood, and desert trip supplies. Traditional market style in Hail Province The traditional markets in Hail Province follow the Qaisariya st...
Traditional Markets in Qassim Province are commercial shops located in Qassim Province in the heart of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These markets follow the Qaisariya style, which features open shops arranged around a central courtyard surrounded by an arcade for cultural activities traditionally associated with these markets. The Qaisariya style includes a main entrance and subsidiary entrances. The shops can be interconnected on three sides, with the fourth side serving as an independent entr...
Traditional Markets in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province are old and historic markets for which al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province is renowned . These markets feature open spaces with stalls selling traditional and heritage goods. History of traditional markets in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah has known markets since ancient times, similar to other major cities in the Arabian Peninsula. Prophet Muhammad , peace be upon him (PBUH), was the first to choose a site for a...
Traditional Markets in the Eastern Province are either open or partially/fully enclosed sites where various segments of society from different ages and nationalities come together. These markets trade in a wide range of goods, including traditional and handcrafted products, local foods, aromatic plants, and other activities. Many areas in the Eastern Province have roots in various historical periods, during which commercial activities flourished, leading to the development of different types of...
Traditional markets in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province , like other traditional markets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, can be either open or partially/fully enclosed. In Makkah al-Mukarramah Province , and particularly in the western region, these markets typically follow the 'extended bazaar' style. This style features a long, covered passage flanked by shops on both sides, with occasional side alleys that are usually narrow and uncovered, overlooked by more shops. These alleys often...
The Traditional Markets in al-Ahsa are periodic gatherings and commercial outlets for traders, vendors, and artisans in al-Ahsa Governorate, Eastern Province , Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These markets are venues for marketing agricultural and handicraft products, and they are part of al-Ahsa history, serving as a tourist attraction for visitors from both within and outside the province. Importance of traditional markets in al-Ahsa Traders and vendors in al-Ahsa use traditional markets as commer...