- Hours
- Globe dinner Sun–Thu 7 pm – 12 am, Fri–Sat 8 pm – 12 am
- Price
- From SAR 92 (Globe Experience)
- Time needed
- 30 min (dinner 2 hrs+)
- Best time
- Around sunset, with a confirmed booking
- Area
- Al Olaya
- Good for
- Architecture, skyline views, special-occasion dinners
Last reviewed 2026-10-11
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Choose the Al Faisaliah Globe if you want to step inside one of Riyadh’s defining landmarks. For the view alone, request the 30-minute Globe Experience at SAR 92 per guest. For a longer evening, reserve dinner at The Globe restaurant, where the minimum spend is SAR 350 per guest. Arrange either through Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah and wait for confirmation before setting off.
Is it worth visiting?
The glass sphere is the reason to come: 24 metres across, made from 655 panels and set at the top of the 267-metre Al Faisaliah Tower. Designed by Foster + Partners and opened in 2000, the tower remains a distinctive part of Riyadh’s skyline. Ask for a viewing slot around sunset or early evening for the changing light over the city.
For a straightforward skyline view with fixed hours and an online ticket, the Kingdom Centre Sky Bridge is easier. Choose the Globe if the building itself is the draw, or if a dinner with a view is part of your plans anyway.
Plan your visit
| At a glance | Details |
|---|---|
| What you can do | Globe Experience (30-minute visit to the observation platform inside the sphere) or dinner / weekend afternoon tea at The Globe restaurant |
| Admission | Globe Experience: SAR 92 per guest. Dinner: minimum spend SAR 350 per guest (does not apply to weekend afternoon tea). Prices checked October 2026. |
| Opening hours | Globe Experience: confirm your viewing time with the hotel. Restaurant dinner: Sunday to Thursday 7 pm – midnight; Friday and Saturday 8 pm – midnight. Family afternoon tea: Friday and Saturday 3 pm – 6 pm. |
| Time needed | 30 minutes for the Globe Experience; allow 2 hours or more for dinner |
| Location | Al Faisaliah Tower, King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh |
| How to book | Globe Experience booking request or The Globe restaurant page (dining reservations +966 11 273 2005) |
| Last reviewed | 11 October 2026 |
Globe Experience or dinner: which to choose
| Compare | Globe Experience | Dinner at The Globe |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | SAR 92 per guest | Minimum spend SAR 350 per guest |
| Length | 30 minutes | An evening meal |
| Booking | Request form on the hotel website, then confirmation | Phone, email or the restaurant page |
| Children | Confirm the age policy with the hotel | 12 and over for dinner; all ages at weekend afternoon tea |
| Dress code | Ask the hotel when booking | Smart casual |
| Choose it if | You want the view and the interior without a meal | You want a special-occasion dinner with the view |
For restaurant dining with younger children, the hotel welcomes all ages at weekend afternoon tea. Ask separately about the age policy for the Globe Experience.
Before you go
- The Globe Experience is booked by request, not instantly. Send the form with your preferred date, wait for the concierge to confirm, and ask for the time slot and what is included.
- Ask for a sunset viewing slot, then build the rest of your evening around the time the hotel confirms.
- The hotel was known as the Al Faisaliah Hotel until January 2024, when it was officially rebranded as Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah. Older reviews and maps may still use the old name.
- Valet parking is available for The Globe restaurant.
Getting there
Al Faisaliah is on King Fahd Road in Al Olaya. Confirm the appropriate hotel entrance when you book. If using public transport, check the current route with the transport operator before setting off.
Accessibility and practical notes
If you use a wheelchair or have limited mobility, ask the hotel to confirm the full route to the Globe when you book, or call +966 11 273 2000. The sphere is indoors and air-conditioned, making it an option for a hot day once your viewing time is confirmed.
Nearby: what to combine it with
Keep the rest of your visit in Al Olaya if you want to limit travel between stops. The Kingdom Centre Sky Bridge offers another city panorama; use our skyline guide to decide whether to choose one viewpoint or make time for both.
Our indoor guide compares the Globe with the Sky Bridge and National Museum.
Continue exploring
Visit highlights
Inside a Riyadh landmark
Step into the glass sphere at the top of Al Faisaliah Tower.
The view without a meal
Request the 30-minute Globe Experience at SAR 92 per guest.
Make an evening of it
Reserve dinner inside the dome; allow for the SAR 350 minimum spend per guest.
What to see and do
- 01
The glass sphere
Look at the structure of the 24-metre Globe and its 655 glass panels.
- 02
Sunset over Al Olaya
Ask for a viewing time around sunset or early evening.
- 03
Kingdom Centre to the north
Look along King Fahd Road for the opening at the top of Kingdom Centre.
- 04
The Globe restaurant
Choose dinner or weekend afternoon tea if dining is part of your visit.
Tips for visitors
Wait for confirmation
Send your preferred date to Mandarin Oriental, then confirm your time and inclusions before travelling.
Ask for sunset
Request a viewing slot around sunset and plan around the hotel’s confirmation.
Check the age policy
Dinner is for ages 12 and over; weekend afternoon tea welcomes all ages. Ask separately about children on the Globe Experience.
Dress for your booking
The restaurant dress code is smart casual. Ask about any requirements for the viewing experience.
Getting there
Open this location in your map app and confirm the current entrance and route before setting off.
Open directions ↗Frequently asked questions
Can you go up the Al Faisaliah Globe?
Yes. Request the 30-minute Globe Experience through Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah at SAR 92 per guest, or reserve a meal at The Globe restaurant inside the sphere. Wait for the hotel to confirm your booking.
How much does The Globe restaurant cost?
Dinner has a minimum spend of SAR 350 per guest. This minimum does not apply to weekend afternoon tea; confirm the tea price when booking.
What are The Globe restaurant opening hours?
Dinner runs Sunday to Thursday 7 pm–midnight and Friday to Saturday 8 pm–midnight. Family afternoon tea is served Friday and Saturday 3 pm–6 pm.
Can children visit the Al Faisaliah Globe?
Dinner welcomes ages 12 and over; weekend afternoon tea welcomes all ages. Confirm the age policy for the separate Globe Experience with the hotel before booking.
How tall is Al Faisaliah Tower?
The tower is 267 metres tall, with a 24-metre glass sphere at its top. Foster + Partners designed it, and it opened in 2000.
Is the Sky Bridge or the Globe better for views?
Choose the Sky Bridge for a straightforward panorama with online ticketing. Choose the Globe for the sphere itself or a separate dinner with a view.
