Haql Summer Festival boosts tourism, economy

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Haql Summer Festival is part of the Saudi Summer program, which runs until September and showcases the Kingdom’s diverse tourism offerings. (SPA)
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Haql Summer Festival is part of the Saudi Summer program, which runs until September and showcases the Kingdom’s diverse tourism offerings. (SPA)
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Haql Summer Festival is part of the Saudi Summer program, which runs until September and showcases the Kingdom’s diverse tourism offerings. (SPA)
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Haql Summer Festival is part of the Saudi Summer program, which runs until September and showcases the Kingdom’s diverse tourism offerings. (SPA)
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Updated 14 July 2025
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Haql Summer Festival boosts tourism, economy

  • Festival offers a wide range of attractions, including an amusement park with electric and inflatable rides
  • Visitors can also enjoy restaurants, shopping, and essential services, ensuring a well-rounded experience

JEDDAH: With schools on summer holiday, children and parents are embracing a season of relaxation, exploration, and entertainment.

From coastal getaways to mountain retreats, families across Saudi Arabia are making the most of summer with fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories.

The Haql Summer Festival, being held at Prince Fahd bin Sultan Park, runs until mid-September. It offers a wide range of attractions, including an amusement park with electric and inflatable rides, a family seating area, and an open-air theater featuring traditional performances, competitions, and daily prizes.

Visitors can also enjoy restaurants, shopping, and essential services, ensuring a well-rounded experience, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The festival aims to boost tourism in Haql, stimulate the local economy, increase commercial activity, and create job opportunities, positioning the region as a unique and attractive destination.

Haql, located in northwest Saudi Arabia in the Tabuk region and overlooking the Gulf of Aqaba, boasts clear views of several neighboring countries’ coastlines.

The festival is part of the Saudi Summer program, which runs until September and showcases the Kingdom’s diverse tourism offerings — from mountains and beaches to international events and exclusive deals, catering to all travelers.


Grammy-winning Gipsy Kings and Guy Manoukian to take to the stage in AlUla

Updated 21 December 2025
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Grammy-winning Gipsy Kings and Guy Manoukian to take to the stage in AlUla

DUBAI: Grammy Award-winning guitar slingers the Gipsy Kings will bring their popular blend of Catalan rumba, flamenco, pop, salsa, and rock to the historic setting of AlUla on Jan. 26, 2026, alongside virtuoso pianist and composer Guy Manoukian, as part of the Maraya Classical Concert Series.

The Gipsy Kings have sold more than 20 million albums worldwide. Their eponymous 1987 album was a global phenomenon, certifying gold and platinum in numerous countries and charting for 40 weeks in the US. The album introduced their most enduring hits, including “Bamboleo,” “Djobi Djoba,” and the ballad “Un Amor.”

Joining the group on the night is renowned Lebanese-Armenian musician Guy Manoukian, a composer and pianist known for his unique fusion of Middle Eastern melodies and modern arrangements. The popular pianist has sold out iconic venues across the world, including the Sydney Opera House, London Palladium, and the Paris Olympia, and has collaborated with Wyclef Jean, 50 Cent, and fellow stage mates the Gipsy Kings.

The concert follows a performance by Lebanese star Wael Kfoury, who took to the Maraya stage on Dec. 19.

Taking place alongside the Maraya Classical Concert Series is Winter at Tantora, AlUla’s flagship cultural festival and a cornerstone of the AlUla Moments calendar.