1 Riyal Shops Madinah: Where to Find Them & What They Sell
Last Updated on September 24, 2026 by Mohammed Sifeddine
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1 Riyal Shops Madinah: Where to Find Them & What They Sell
If you are looking for 1 Riyal Shops Madinah, the easiest place to start is around the north side of Masjid Nabawi, particularly near Gate 339 and Emaar Royal Hotel.
These inexpensive shops are useful for visitors looking for small souvenirs, gifts, prayer items, toys, cosmetics and everyday accessories. However, not every item necessarily costs exactly 1 SAR. Current reports indicate that many products are around 1–2 SAR, while some items cost more.
This guide shows you where to find 1 Riyal Shops Madinah, how to get there, what you can buy and when it is worth comparing prices elsewhere.
Where Are the 1 Riyal Shops in Madinah?
The best-known 1 Riyal Shops Madinah shopping area is on the north side of Masjid Nabawi, close to Gate 339.
A useful landmark is Emaar Royal Hotel. The inexpensive shopping area is beside the hotel and one level below the street.
A recent 2026 visitor report places the shopping area north of Gate 339, opposite Grand Plaza Almadina Hotel and beside Emaar Royal Hotel. It also reports that many products are priced around 1–2 SAR rather than every item being exactly 1 SAR.
How to Get to the 1 Riyal Shops Madinah
If you are already at Masjid Nabawi:
- Exit from Gate 339 on the north side.
- Walk toward the Emaar Royal Hotel / Grand Plaza Almadina Hotel area.
- Continue toward Emaar Royal Hotel.
- Look for the entrance or escalator going down one level.
- The low-price shopping area is downstairs.
Recent hotel guest reports also describe an escalator beside Emaar Royal Hotel leading down to the 1-riyal shops.
If you are staying at Emaar Royal Hotel or around Gate 339, this is the easiest option because you are already close to the shopping area.
What Can You Buy at 1 Riyal Shops Madinah?
The selection changes, but 1 Riyal Shops Madinah are mainly useful for inexpensive small purchases rather than expensive souvenirs.
You may find:
- Small prayer items
- Tasbih
- Prayer mats
- Henna
- Small cosmetics
- Toys
- Fridge magnets
- Small gift items
- Everyday accessories
- Small household products
A recent report mentioned prayer mats, lipstick and tasbih among the products available.
Older firsthand visitor reports also describe items such as peci, henna, fridge magnets, tasbih and small toys being sold for around 1 SAR.
Prices and stock can change, so these examples should not be treated as a current price list.
10 Cheap Shopping Places Near Masjid Nabawi
Not every place below is a confirmed 1-riyal shop. I have included nearby low-price and souvenir stores because they can be useful when comparing prices.
1. Everything 1 Riyal
Everything 1 Riyal كل شيء ١ ريال
Everything 1 Riyal كل شيء ١ ريال Address: FJF7+97J, Bada’ah, Madinah 42311, Saudi Arabia Phone: +966503761180
Google Maps — Everything 1 Riyal
2. Pasar 1 Riyal
Pasar 1 riyal
Pasar 1 riyal Address: FJF7+97J, Bada’ah, Madinah 42311, Saudi Arabia
These two listings currently point to the same Bada’ah location, so don’t present them as two separate destinations in the article.
3. 1 Riyal shopping area near Emaar Royal Hotel
For the actual well-known shopping area, use a Google Maps search around the landmark:
Google Maps — Emaar Royal Hotel / 1 Riyal Shops
The Gate 339 → Emaar Royal route is also corroborated by 2026 reporting. (https://www.metrotvnews.com)
4. Al Aqeeq — 3 Riyal Souvenir
Al Aqeeq for gifts 3 riyal souvenir
Al Aqeeq for gifts 3 riyal souvenir Address: FJF6+3C4, Bada’ah, Madinah 42311, Saudi Arabia
Google Maps — Al Aqeeq 3 Riyal Souvenir
5. Nusuki — Taiba Commercial Center
Nusuki | نسكي
Nusuki | نسكي Web Address: NM02، مركز طيبة التجاري ، مقابل بوابة الحرم رقم 331، الدور الثاني، المدينة المنورة 42311, Saudi Arabia Phone: +966566260149
Google Maps — Nusuki, Taiba Commercial Center
6. Marmara Hediyelik Eşya
Marmara Hediyelik Eşya
Marmara Hediyelik Eşya Web Address: al munavvara taibah center opposite al haram nabawi, no 421, Bada’ah, Madinah 42311, Saudi Arabia Phone: +966543089749
Google Maps — Marmara Hediyelik Eşya
7. Almunawara Store
Almunawara Store | متجر المنورة
Almunawara Store | متجر المنورة Web Address: بوابة رقم 21، بجوار دوار الساعة, Bada’ah, Madinah 42311, Saudi Arabia Phone: +966509933210
Google Maps — Almunawara Store, Gate 21
8. Huda Taiba
Google Maps — Huda Taiba Madinah
9. Kedai Ali Murah
Kedai Ali Murah
Kedai Ali Murah Address: FJC7+R2J Hitel, Bahaudin, Madinah 42311, Saudi Arabia Phone: +966508283774
10. Wateen 1 & 2 Riyals Shop
Wateen 1 & 2 Riyals shop
Wateen 1 & 2 Riyals shop Address: Al Jumuah, Madinah 42316, Saudi Arabia Phone: +966509133177
Google Maps — Wateen 1 & 2 Riyals Shop
Which 1 Riyal Shops Madinah Are Closest to Your Hotel?
Your location around Masjid Nabawi makes a difference.
| If you are near… | Try first |
|---|---|
| Gate 339 | 1-riyal shopping area beside Emaar Royal Hotel |
| Emaar Royal Hotel | 1-riyal shops downstairs |
| Grand Plaza Almadina Hotel | Gate 339 / Emaar Royal shopping area |
| Gate 331 | Nusuki / Taiba Commercial Center |
| Gate 21 / Clock Roundabout | Almunawara Store |
| Central Bada’ah | Everything 1 Riyal / Pasar 1 Riyal |
| Al Jumuah | Wateen 1 & 2 Riyals |
| Farther from Masjid Nabawi | Check the nearest low-price shop first |
What Should You Check Before Buying?
Check the price
Ask if you are unsure whether something costs 1 SAR, 2 SAR or more.
Compare nearby shops
A souvenir costing a few riyals more in one shop may be cheaper nearby.
Check the size and quantity
Small souvenirs can look similar while differing in size, quality or quantity.
Check the quality
For inexpensive toys, cosmetics, accessories and other small products, inspect the item before buying if quality matters to you.
Do not rely only on an old price
Low-price shops can change their merchandise and pricing frequently.
Are 1 Riyal Shops Madinah Worth Visiting?
If you are already around the north side of Masjid Nabawi, particularly near Gate 339, the low-price shopping area is convenient and can be useful for inexpensive gifts.
You do not necessarily need to travel across Madinah simply to find a 1 SAR item.
For visitors buying many small gifts, however, checking the 1-riyal shops before buying elsewhere can make a noticeable difference to the total cost.
What I Could Verify
The strongest current location information places the well-known low-price shopping area on the north side of Masjid Nabawi, near Gate 339, beside Emaar Royal Hotel and opposite Grand Plaza Almadina Hotel.
Current map listings also identify businesses using names such as Everything 1 Riyal, Pasar 1 riyal, and Wateen 1 & 2 Riyals shop.
Because prices and stock can change, this guide separates the location of a shop from the price of individual products.
A business being called a 1-riyal shop does not mean that every item inside remains exactly 1 SAR.
Quick Answer: 1 Riyal Shops Madinah
Where should you go first?
Go to Gate 339 → Emaar Royal Hotel → the shopping area downstairs.
What can you buy?
Small souvenirs, prayer items, tasbih, cosmetics, toys, accessories and other inexpensive goods.
How much do things cost?
Many items can be around 1–2 SAR, but not everything is necessarily 1 SAR.
Should you compare prices?
Yes. Especially if you are buying a larger number of souvenirs.
What if you are near another gate?
Use the shopping option closest to you rather than crossing the whole mosque area for a very small price difference.
Useful guides on Visit Al Madinah
If you are planning your visit around Masjid Nabawi, you may also find these guides useful:
