Abot ko ang mundo!!!
Last week, Sundrenched, Mary and I (along with two other Riyadh chums) were treated to a spectacular view of the city from the base of Al-Faisaliyah's "The Globe". We got there at around 5pm and it couldn't have been a more perfect time to visit as the sun was getting ready to set.
To give you an idea of how high up we were, have a look at this:
Al-Faisaliyah is not as high as Kingdom Tower (seen on the background) but I certainly found their observation deck more appealing than the Skybridge (The 99th floor of Kingdom Tower). The entire structure houses 44 floors of commercial, hotel and business spaces with the gold glass sphere itself having a 3-level, luxury restaurant.
A view of "The Globe"
I think this is the exclusive cigar lounge, housed at the topmost level of The Globe. Posh people may enjoy annihilating their healthy lung cells with imported, premium tobaccos (such style!). Once you get there, you'll find a wide space where you are free to roam around and get a panoramic view of Riyadh city. There are a couple of benches there for visitors to sit and enjoy the sight. Being there at sunset can dab some sentimental value on you. Just check out these three:
Ahem, Anong drama to?We went ahead just in time for dinner (No, we didn't dine at The Globe. We're not THAT rich). While waiting for the elevator, we viewed some of the memorabilia associated with the making of Al-Faisaliyah at The Globe's lobby.
Prototype designs for the tower. The architects were from a UK company called "Foster and Partners"If you're in town, this is one must-see place. Just enter through the Al-Faisaliyah Center entrance and look for the express elevators. There are ushers there to guide you, just tell them that you'd like to visit the observation deck, or "R1" as they call it. The ticket to the base costs SAR25 and is paid at the lobby of The Globe.
Happy viewing!
Cheers!
-ec-
PS
Special shoutout to our friend, Mookies who sponsored this visit. :)
Happy viewing!
Cheers!
-ec-
PS
Special shoutout to our friend, Mookies who sponsored this visit. :)
4 had something to say:
Wow! A must-see place in Riyadh, huh? I’ve got to see this place the next time I'll be there.
SR25 for a ticket with pictorials is affordable for a “miskin” like me... Ahahaha. Ma-try nga mag dinner don tsaka masubukan nga ang kanilang exclusive cigar lounge... ay exclusive nga pala ano? Ahahaha...Ooops bawal ngaun ang malakas na tawa dahil semana santa.
A blessed Lent to you beautiful and sexy ladies... may objection ba ngaun? Ahahaha... sabi bawal ang malakas na tawa... ipit na tawa na lang...Ahihihi!
Oi oi oi.. Unfair.. Why 20 something pinays only? How about us, fafalicious pinoys ha!?
Anyway, gotta say i love the pics.. ^_^ Can I contribute some pics as well?
I knew that was him. Emo mode much?
*still afraid of high places*
Waht if its me? naku ingit ka lang >_<
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