Already an iconic landmark in the so-called New Riyadh, the building like others mixes a futuristic motif with the trio of colors commonly seen in old Riyadh: Creams, light blues, dark greens.

A lot of my family members, a lot of my colleagues are looking forward to taking their metro rides,” said Abdullah al-Faleh, a 24-year-old Riyadh resident, speaking from the iconic King Abdullah ...