Experience global cultures as Riyadh Season launches 3 zones with exciting events

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With 22 zones representing various cultures worldwide, it boasts 300 restaurants and cafes and more than 890 shops. (SPA)
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With 22 zones representing various cultures worldwide, it boasts 300 restaurants and cafes and more than 890 shops. (SPA)
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With 22 zones representing various cultures worldwide, it boasts 300 restaurants and cafes and more than 890 shops. (SPA)
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Updated 14 October 2024
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Experience global cultures as Riyadh Season launches 3 zones with exciting events

  • Boulevard World expands with new cultural zones, while Boulevard City introduces thrilling interactive adventures
  • Al-Suwaidi Park launches with a community spotlight, starting with Indian Week

RIYADH: Riyadh Season 2024 has announced the opening of three zones for the public: Boulevard World, Boulevard City, and Al-Suwaidi Park. These zones will host a series of weeks dedicated to communities.

Boulevard World will open its doors to the public daily from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. This season has seen several updates, including a 30 percent increase in zone size and the addition of five new zones: Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Iran, Africa, and Courchevel.

With 22 zones representing various cultures worldwide, it boasts 300 restaurants and cafes and more than 890 shops, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

The zones representing Egypt, Spain and Italy in Boulevard World have also been upgraded with 21 new activities suitable for different age groups, including theatrical performances and showcases from several countries, enhancing their appeal as an entertainment destination.

On Saturday night, the season’s opening was held at the Kingdom Arena with boxing matches, musical performances by hip-hop moguls Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, and Ciara. A member of the audience was selected to win a Mercedes-Benz G-Class, presented by General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki Al-Sheikh.

This year, Boulevard City at Riyadh Season introduces new entertainment experiences, such as PUBG Mobile, where visitors can join a team and engage in immersive laser battles, competing to be the last one standing.

Visitors can also dive into the mysterious and exciting world of Detective Conan, where they become detectives in an effort to solve puzzles, uncover crime secrets, and find hidden treasures. This experience includes multiple stages filled with interactive challenges that require critical thinking and analysis.

Fans of family adventures and fantasy can embark on imaginative journeys with Bluey and Bingo World.

The Five Nights at Freddy’s experience returns for horror enthusiasts with a new, more thrilling, and challenging version. Visitors will confront high levels of fear as they attempt to survive the dangers surrounding them within the eerie shopping center.

These new experiences make Boulevard City an unmissable destination within the Riyadh Season events this year, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in exceptional adventures that blend excitement, fantasy, and horror.

Al-Suwaidi Park, one of Riyadh Season 2024’s most attractive destinations, spans 140,000 sq m and will host events from 4 p.m. to midnight. The series of community-dedicated weeks starts with Indian Week.

Indian Week will feature performances by renowned artists, impressive shows, traditional Indian cuisine, and opportunities to purchase clothing reflecting India’s rich cultural diversity. 
 


Cold snap sweeps Northern region, Turaif records Kingdom’s lowest temperature at -3°C

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Cold snap sweeps Northern region, Turaif records Kingdom’s lowest temperature at -3°C

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Northern Borders Region is experiencing a cold snap, with the mercury plummeting below zero in cities in the region.

“Turaif Governorate in the Northern Borders Region recorded the lowest temperature in the Kingdom today, plunging to -3°C,” the National Center for Meteorology reported on Wednesday.

Frost blanketed the area on Wednesday morning, highlighting the intensity of the winter cold spell affecting the region.

“By recording -3 degrees, Al-Turaif Governorate records the lowest temperature in the Kingdom,” the Northern Borders Region Governorate said, taking to X to share photos of frost blanketing the area.

Local authorities have urged residents to be vigilant, take precautions and follow the instructions and weather updates from the authorities.

Muhammed Yousuf, a Northern Border Region resident, told Arab News: "The NCM had forecast the cold wave over the Northern region until the end of the week, so we were alert and took all the precautions.

“As frost blanketed the Turaif governorate, people ventured out to see the beautiful white blanket spreading over the vast plains and mountains, enjoying the icy breeze in heavy winter clothes,” he added.  

The NCM forecast had previously warned of the cold wave in Turaif and Northern Borders Region, advising residents to take precautions because of the sharp drop in temperatures.

The NCM forecast on Wednesday further said that moderate to heavy rainfall is expected over some regions of the Kingdom starting from Friday, and continuing until next Sunday, accompanied by high winds that may reach speeds of 60 kph or more, and hailstorms and flash floods in some areas. Fog will form in Jazan and Aseer regions.

It also forecast cold to very cold weather in Tabuk, Al-Jouf, and Hail regions. Frost will continue to form in the northern regions, while temperatures will drop, accompanied by gusty and dust-stirring winds in parts of Qassim, Riyadh, Eastern, and Najran regions, extending to the eastern parts of the southwestern highlands, as well as parts of Makkah and Madinah regions.

The minimum temperatures recorded on Wednesday in various cities in the northern region were: Turaif (-3°C), Al Qurayat (-2°C), Arar (-1°C), Sakaka (1°C), Hail (2°C) and Tabuk (3°C).