The Kingdom has never before had a capital festival of art and culture like the third Riyadh Season, which is also the largest and most exciting edition ever.
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What is the Riyadh season?
Riyadh Season is a state-sponsored annual entertainment and sports festival that takes place from October to March each year in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The general entertainment authority’s head, Turki Al-Sheikh, claims that this year’s Riyadh Season includes more than 8,500 activity days and experiences spread across 15 unique zones, each of which has a unique entertainment character.
Along with the internationally renowned Cirque du Soleil, this also boasts the biggest man-made lake in the world, cable car transportation, and cloud-embracing couches.
It includes 240 shops, 252 eateries and cafés, eight foreign productions, more than 150 concerts, 108 interactive activities, seven international exhibitions, two international football games, 17 Saudi and Arab plays, WWE events, and more.
In addition, the Riyadh Season Cup featured players from the Al-Hilal and Al-Nasr football teams alongside the Paris Saint-Germain team.
To top it all off, the celebration includes 65 days of fireworks, several Saudi and Arab plays, concerts, local and worldwide exhibitions of anime, perfumes, and games, as well as a wide range of additional activities for individuals, couples, and kids.
Highlights
- The third Riyadh Season has 15 distinct entertainment zones, the biggest man-made lake in the world, cable car transportation, and sporting competitions like the Riyadh Season Cup, which brings together players from the Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr teams and the Paris Saint-Germain football team.
- Concerts, regional and international exhibitions, theatrical productions, Cirque du Soleil and WWE acts, fireworks displays, and football competitions are just a few of the events and activities that make up Riyadh Season.
- Additionally, there are cafes and restaurants, lounges, and a variety of participatory activities appropriate for individuals of all ages.
- The zones include Winter Wonderland, Al-Murabaa, Sky Riyadh, Via Riyadh, Little Riyadh, The Groves, Imagination Park, Al-Suwaidi Park, and Souq Al-Zel.
- Boulevard World, which promises a voyage around the globe without ever leaving Saudi Arabia, is another highlight of the season.
- There is Boulevard Pier, which has rides including Sky Loop, Star Flyer, and Jumpoline and looks out onto a big man-made lake.
- For those who enjoy playing games, there is a life-size version of Monopoly and Anime Town, the biggest anime attraction in the world, which is designed to resemble a vibrant Japanese city with streets and neighbourhoods with names like Animeverse Street, Tokyo Real Nakamise, Neo Scramble Crossing, and Matsuri Garden.
What’s coming up?
Latifa, a Tunisian singer, is getting ready for her debut performance in Riyadh during the holiday season and New Year’s Eve festivities on December 31. In the presence of a sizable crowd from all across the Arab world, Latifa presents a historic evening. The celebration was disclosed by Latifa on her official Facebook page. “Riyadh brings us together, and I am overjoyed to begin the new year with my loyal fans in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” she wrote while sharing this news.
She also disclosed that she is getting ready to work on a new record with legendary guitarist Ziad Rahbani. After their previous success as a team, the record is expected to astonish the general public. Latifa will be practising her songs with her orchestra over the coming days. On New Year’s Eve, Latifa wants to look her best for her debut performance in Riyadh. It’s important to note that Latifa’s most recent album, “Latifa 2022,” set records for YouTube viewing.
The season will last until March and it has a lot to offer and enjoy for everyone across the globe. Riyadh Season is truly a fest of life, art and culture at its best.
