Al Muruj at a glance
Al Muruj (also spelled Al Murooj, حي المروج) is an established residential district in North Riyadh. It is popular with professionals working at KAFD and along Olaya Street, and with families who want international schools close to home.
Riyadh Metro and getting around
Al Muruj has its own station on the Riyadh Metro Blue Line (Line 1), which runs north–south along Olaya Street through the city's main business corridor.
| Station | Line | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Al Murooj | Blue (Line 1) | Your local station |
| KAFD | Blue, interchange with Lines 4 and 6 | One stop north; change here for Line 4 towards King Khalid International Airport |
| King Fahd District | Blue (Line 1) | One stop south |
| STC | Blue, interchange with Line 2 | Change for the Red Line along King Abdullah Road |
| Olaya stations | Blue (Line 1) | Direct ride south to Olaya, Al Murabba and the National Museum |
By car, Al Muruj connects quickly to King Fahd Road and Olaya Street.
Easy access to Riyadh's business hubs
- King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD): 8–10 minutes by car, or one metro stop. Home to banks, regional headquarters and major employers.
- Olaya business district and King Fahd Road: Riyadh's main commercial corridor, direct on the Blue Line.
- The Digital City: 8–10 minutes by car, a hub for technology companies.
- King Abdullah Road: reached via the Red Line interchange at STC station.
International and private schools in Al Muruj
Al Muruj has one of North Riyadh's strongest concentrations of schools, with American, British, IB, Egyptian and Saudi curricula all inside the district.
| School | Curriculum | Type |
|---|---|---|
| One World International School (OWIS) | American · IB | International |
| Middle East International Schools – Al Murooj | American · British | International |
| Delta International Schools | American · Egyptian | International, incl. special education |
| Al Sumoo International Schools | American | International |
| Stars of Knowledge International Schools | IB Diploma | International |
| Al Sumoo National Schools | Saudi | Private |
| Delta National Schools | Saudi | Private, incl. special education |
| Al Fateh National Schools | Saudi | Private |
| Mozn Private Kindergarten | Bilingual | Kindergarten |
Check grades, fees and availability directly with each school.
Malls and shopping near Al Muruj
- Riyadh Gallery Mall: about 2 minutes away on King Fahd Road, with shops, cinema, restaurants and a hypermarket.
- Taibah Markets: close by for groceries and essentials.
- Riyadh Park Mall: a short drive away, with cinemas and family entertainment.
- The Boulevard Riyadh City: Riyadh's entertainment district, a short drive away for evenings and weekends.
Hospitals and healthcare
Major private hospitals are within easy reach. Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib metro station is two stops north on the Blue Line, and clinics and pharmacies are spread throughout the district.
Who Al Muruj suits
- Business travellers: one metro stop or a short drive to KAFD and Olaya, with furnished apartments available by the month.
- Executives relocating with families: international schools inside the district, a secure residential setting, and malls and hospitals close by.
- New arrivals: furnished apartments ready to move into, with everyday services within minutes.
Al Muruj FAQ
Live in Al Muruj
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