Attend the much-awaited Islamic Art Bienalle in Saudi Arabia. This first-of-its-kind showcase will celebrate the art and creativity that flows through the Islamic culture.
As the temperature starts to drop, the excitement at AlUla picks up. Enjoy a plethora of lively events such as music festivals and adventures in the mountains. In the cool weather, explore the majestic sites of AlUla. Deep dive into historical and cultural diversity of the kingdom and uncover the treasures of ancient civilizations, the culture and the people living among these wonders.
The Saudi National Day commemorates the unification of Najd and Hijaz and the founding of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The country celebrates its National day with a lot of pride and rejoicing. It is the only non-religious holiday in Saudi that is celebrated with such gusto.
Fly into the Kingdom in the lap of luxury. Starting from November 2022, get on a charter to destinations such as Jeddah, Riyadh and AlUla.
Charter flights available from: Dubai, Kuwait, Doha.
Spring season in Saudi Arabia is stunning. The flora comes to life across the Kingdom, blanketing it in beautiful colors. The weather is also much cooler and the temperature can drop to around 15-degree celsius at night. It is arguably the best time to visit Saudi Arabia as tourists can take their time comfortably exploring all the sites and markets. Head over to Taif and Aseer to explore the spring flora and fauna of Saudi.
Also known as Al-Jenadriyah, the Janadriyah National Festival is a magnificent celebration of the Arabian culture and heritage that takes place near Riyadh. The festival lasts for two weeks and features traditional Arabian music, dance forms, art, and food. Spectacular festivities ensue as events and exhibitions are hosted. It is the most ideal time to visit Saudi with your family as the festival has entertainment and activities that appeal to the young and old alike.
Explore Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, at its best. At the Diriyah Festival, you can experience the best international sporting and entertainment events.
Eid Al-Fitr is the earlier of the two biggest religious festivals celebrated in Saudi Arabia. It concludes the holy month of Ramadan with a big three-day feast to break the fast. Along with the blessed feast, giving Zakat Al Fitr, a special donation to charity is a big part of Eid Al-Fitr celebrations. The festivities are mostly family-centric and involve morning prayers and family feasts. But most regions and cities in Saudi host large feasts for the entire community that expats are welcomed to respectfully participate in.
Eid al-Adha is the second biggest religious festival and official holiday in Saudi Arabia. It commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his firstborn son, Ismail, at the command of God. The celebrations of Eid al-Adha are mostly a private affair for families and involve offering prayers, wearing new clothing, and often slaughtering a sheep or a goat and sharing the meat among family, friends, and neighbors. Some communities distribute the slaughtered meat to the less privileged to celebrate the spirit of Eid al-Adha.
