Riyadh - Post Report Question and Answers

Would someone with physical disabilities have difficulties living in this city?

It depends on the disability. Most facilities are very modern, but sidewalks are not often wheelchair accessible. - Jul 2021


I didn't pay close attention, but my guess would be yes, there would be many physical obstacles. - Oct 2017


Yes, stay away. - May 2016


Yes, the majority of places are not accessible. - Nov 2015


Yes, poor or non-existent infrastructure. - Oct 2015


Yes, it would be extremely difficult. There are no sidewalks in downtown Riyadh. The diplomatic quarter has constant construction and the sidewalks are always broken. - Oct 2015


Not really, there is sympathy and kindness and there are many Saudis with disabilities. - Jan 2015


On the grand scheme of things, this is probably not so bad if one consider all the much poorer places in the world. - Sep 2014


I haven't paid close attention, but my guess would be yes, there would be many physical obstacles. - Mar 2014


Yes they would. This country does not have the physical disability act like we have in the States where we are required to have ramps, railings, etc. to assist our disabled community. - Dec 2013


Yes - there are no sidewalks and no ramps etc. - Oct 2013


No one walks anywhere, so if one had a suitable car, it might be okay. - Mar 2013


I would rate this as moderate. The malls and shopping here are accessible, but many of the streets and housing are not. - Apr 2011


A lot of difficulties like all third-world cities. - Mar 2010


Too many. Not a good place for someone with physical difficulties. - Jan 2010


Depends on what you want to do in Riyadh. If you just want to go to a few of the nice malls and restaurants, you'll be fine. If you want to go elsewhere, this is not a city that's well designed for fully-abled pedestrians, much less anyone with physical disabilities. - Dec 2009


There is no system to help people with disabilities. - Oct 2008


Movement is limited and most acitivity is indoors so it is less of a hardship than in most big cities. - Aug 2008


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