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Saudi Arabia’s exciting season continues with the launch of Dunes of Arabia, a brand-new desert experience open near Riyadh until April 15, 2025. Blending adventure, entertainment, and culture, this immersive event offers something for visitors of all ages.
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A Journey Through Heritage and Adventure
The Dunes of Arabia experience is divided into distinct zones, each catering to different interests:
Heritage Village – Step into traditional Arabia with falconry shows, camel rides, live oud music, and the chance to dress in authentic attire for memorable photos. Visitors can savour Saudi coffee and dates around a bonfire while enjoying the scent of local spices. (No reservation required, age 6+)
Adventure and Entertainment – Thrill-seekers can experience dune buggies, guided 4×4 dune bashing, sandboarding, quad biking, archery, axe throwing, horseback riding, and camel trekking. After an adrenaline rush, unwind in the kashta area with tea and a breathtaking desert sunset (Prices start at 35 SAR, age 6+)
DRB Experience Centre – A perfect mix of relaxation and fun, offering Saudi coffee, sweets, lounges, caravans, billiards, and creative activities like an emoji ball pit. (Price 50 SAR, age 15+)
Kids Oasis – Young adventurers can enjoy ziplining, wall climbing, mini golf, a petting zoo, treasure hunts, and football. Aspiring athletes can even take part in the Desert Olympics. (Age 2+)
Camping and Glamping – Visitors can embrace the beauty of the golden dunes with desert day camps or overnight stays in luxurious dome tents. (Prices start at 450 SAR, age 18+)
In addition to these attractions, visitors can explore retail pop-ups featuring traditional Saudi attire, visit King Fahd’s hunting caravan, and enjoy indoor gaming experiences.
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Riyadh Season
The Dunes of Arabia experience is part of the larger Riyadh Season, which has already attracted over 13 million visitors in 2024. Winter is a time of delight and wonder in Saudi, with cornerstone seasons such as Riyadh Season packed with entertainment, sports, music and culture.
Tickets for Dunes of Arabia are available now at webook.com/en/zones/dunes-of-arabica.
