Cultural experiences

Curated tours, exhibitions and seasonal cultural moments across the Kingdom.

Riyadh

Walking Historic Diriyah

A self-guided cultural walk through the restored Diriyah heritage area on the edge of Riyadh, around the UNESCO-listed At-Turaif district.

Madinah

AlUla Desert Landscapes

A cultural-landscape experience in the AlUla valley, combining sandstone canyons, oases, and access to Nabataean and Dadanite heritage sites.

Makkah

Old Jeddah Food Heritage

An introduction to the food culture of Historic Jeddah (Al-Balad), shaped by centuries of Red Sea trade and pilgrim traffic.

Jazan

Khawlani Coffee in Jazan

The mountain coffee culture of the Khawlani tribes in the Jazan highlands, recognised by UNESCO on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Asir

Jabal Sawda and the Asir Highlands

The highest mountain area in Saudi Arabia, in Asir Province, with cool weather, juniper forests and dramatic views over the Tihama plains.

Makkah

Haramain High-Speed Railway

A modern high-speed railway linking Makkah, Jeddah, King Abdullah Economic City and Madinah, designed primarily for pilgrim and visitor travel.

Eastern Province

Rub‘ al-Khali — The Empty Quarter

The vast sand sea of the Rub‘ al-Khali, a defining landscape of southern Arabia accessible through licensed desert programmes.

Riyadh

Riyadh Season

An annual large-scale entertainment and cultural season in Riyadh with concerts, exhibitions, sports and family programming across multiple zones.

Eastern Province

Eastern Coast Marine Heritage

The Arabian Gulf coast of the Eastern Province, with coral reefs, traditional pearl-diving heritage and modern marine and beach destinations.

Hail

Visiting the Rock Art of Jubbah

A heritage experience in Hail Province visiting the UNESCO-listed rock art site of Jubbah, with thousands of years of carvings in the desert.