Riyadh Exhibition Center Metro StationREC

Riyadh Exhibition Center Metro Station puts the metro at the entrance to the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC) - one of the largest and most active convention facilities in the Middle East. RICEC hosts major international trade shows, government forums, consumer exhibitions, and cultural events throughout the year, generating enormous visitor volumes on event days. The metro is by far the most practical way to attend events here without the parking and traffic challenges that large-scale exhibitions create.

Station Overview

Elevated Zone 1 Red Line station. Between An Nuzhah to the west and Khalid Bin Alwaleed Road to the east. Directly serves the RICEC convention complex. Opened 2024.

Lines and Connectivity

Red Line only. Westbound to Ministry of Education (Green Line), STC Al Olaya (Blue Line), and all the way to KSU. Eastbound to Khalid Bin Alwaleed Road, Al Hamra (Purple Line), and King Fahd Sports City.

Facilities

ATMs, WiFi, toilets, and a staffed information desk. Event days see much higher passenger volumes - additional staff are typically deployed on major exhibition days.

Accessibility

Full step-free access throughout. Lifts, wide gates for event crowds, tactile paving, audio announcements, and platform screen doors.

Travel Tips

• On major exhibition days (GITEX, Cityscape, Arab Health, etc.) the station is extremely busy - arrive early or stay late to avoid the worst crowds.
• Check RICEC's event calendar before travel - the station has dramatically different volumes depending on whether a large event is running.
• The Red Line is the only direct metro route to RICEC - plan your transfer accordingly.
• ATMs at the station are useful before entering the exhibition halls.

Nearby Attractions

Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC) - directly adjacent. One of the Middle East's largest convention and exhibition venues, hosting hundreds of events annually.

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. On major event days, the station operates at maximum capacity - plan to arrive at least 20 minutes before exhibition opening time.