My work here is done, and I'm looking forward to the 14-hour flight back home tonight, connecting from Kuwait City.
Here's my top travel tip for Riyadh: Mama Noura. Great Lebanese/Arab food in Riyadh's closest approximation of a deli. Fresh-squeezed juices, manakeesh, and shawarma with hummus and Tahini sauce. The embassy drivers clued me in. Trust them to know where to find the best casual shawarma place in town.