King Abdulaziz Road Metro StationKAR

King Abdulaziz Road Metro Station serves the stretch of King Abdullah Road where the city's diplomatic and embassy district clusters alongside government ministry buildings. This is one of the most formally significant corridors in Riyadh, and the station provides staff, visitors, and officials with direct metro access to this government and diplomatic hub for the first time.

Station Overview

Elevated Zone 1 Red Line station between Al Wurud to the west and the STC Al Olaya interchange approach to the east.

Lines and Connectivity

Red Line only. STC Al Olaya (Blue Line interchange) is nearby to the east. Ministry of Education (Green Line) is further east.

Facilities

Toilets and WiFi. Government and diplomatic commuter traffic on weekdays.

Accessibility

Full step-free access with lifts, tactile paving, audio announcements, and platform screen doors.

Travel Tips

• Embassy and diplomatic district offices typically operate Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• The station is one of the quieter ones on the Red Line at weekends.

Nearby Attractions

Riyadh diplomatic and embassy district - along the surrounding corridor. Multiple foreign embassies and consulates.

Government ministry buildings - adjacent to the station. Several key Saudi ministries are located along this stretch of King Abdullah Road.

Timings and Best Time to Travel

Sunday to Thursday 06:00 to midnight, Friday 13:00 to 02:00, Saturday 06:00 to 02:00. Quiet at weekends.