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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
5 customs and traditions in Riyadh — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.
Cardamom-heavy qahwa, poured from a dallah, always with dates. Refusing outright reads as a rejection.
A UNESCO-listed martial line dance with drums and poetry, performed at national occasions.
Shops and restaurants close five times a day, though enforcement has relaxed. Plan around it.
A months-long entertainment festival that has transformed what is available in the city.
Expected in the old markets, not in the malls.
