10 bucket list things to do at Riyadh Season 2024
These are the best ones…
Riyadh Season is back and better than ever. and if you’ve been looking for incredible things to do while the season is still in town, you’ve come to the right place. These are the top bucket list things to do at Riyadh Season 2024.
The Disappearance of Flight No.1661
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Experience details have been revealed and include a fun The Disappearance of Flight No.1661, which recounts the experience of a plane that is caught in a fierce storm that veers it off its usual course, propelling it into an alternate dimension at SAR50.
The Disappearance of Flight No.1661, Boulevard Runway. Book your spot here.
Boat ride through BLVD Lagoon
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This expansive and spellbinding artificial lagoon offers a vast array of thrilling boat tours and water-based adventures, from water taxi and floating donuts to amphicar and Felucca boat. You can also head to the Lost City, where you can climb aboard the semi-submarine to enjoy the wonders of the hidden depths or cruise around the Venetian canals with the gondola and enjoy the spectacular views of Little Venice.
Boat tour of BLVD Lagoon, Boulevard World, Hittin. daily 4pm to 1am. Get your zone tickets starting at SAR20 here.
Go skiing at Courchevel
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A glorious winter wonderland awaits at Courchevel. Enter the incredible zone, and you can check out merch stores, cutesy cottages, and cafes. Once you’ve settled into the experiences (and we mean with everything from ski boots, and jackets), you can go on in the back the incredible skiing experience, perfectly equipped with trainers, so you can have a ton of (safe) fun.
Courchevel experience in Boulevard World, Hittin, daily 4pm to midnight. Book your spot here.
Christian Dior Exhibition
Curated by Florence Müller and designed by scenographer Nathalie Crinière, the immersive retrospective offers visitors a glimpse into the fashion house’s legendary past and present. For the first time in Saudi Arabia, fashion lovers will can check out 500 objects, including accessories and fragrances, and legendary editorials and illustrations showcasing Dior’s designs. Tickets are now available on the WeBook platform. As at time of writing, you can book tickets for Thursday November 21 and Friday November 22, with prices at SAR115 per adult and SAR60 for kids under 12.
Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams, Nov 21 to Apr 2, Mon, Tues & Wed 11am to 11pm, Thurs & Sat noon to midnight, Fri 4pm to midnight, National Museum of Saudi Arabia, Al Murabba, Riyadh. Book your tickets here. @riyadhseason
Dunes of Arabia
Having opened its doors, the gorgeous Riyadh Season zone is located around the Al Tuwaiq region, near what used to be the Riyadh Exit by Riyadh Season last year. The area is set up like an immersive desert experience that will feature a range of activities and events, perfect for the winter we’ve been having lately. The zone currently features horseback riding, off-roading, and camping experiences that are fit for everyone looking to spice up their weeknights. The zone features incredible experiences like horse riding, camel riding, dune bashing, a kashta (camping) experiences, overnight domes, dune bashing, and so much more.
Dunes of Arabia, Tuwaiq, Sun to Wed 3pm to midnight & Thu 3pm to 3am & Fri 9am to 3am & Sat 9am to midnight. Book your tickets starting at SAR15 here
Harry Potter World
The 25,000-square-metre theme park is one of the biggest attractions in Riyadh Season 2024. So, whether you’re a Hufflepuff, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin, the Harry Potter experience at Riyadh Season is the perfect place to hang out with friends. Inspired by the massive parks in Japan and Orlando, it features interactive experiences, shops, dining spots, and so much more.
Harry Potter experience at Riyadh Season, Boulevard Riyadh City, daily 4pm to midnight. Book your tickets starting at SAR60 here.
Superfly
Feeling adventurous? Superfly is a free-fall experience in the heart of Boulevard World. Here you can basically fly without wings for 30 minutes suspended at a height of over six metres in the Super Hero subzone.
Superfly experience, Boulevard World. Book your spot for SAR149 here
Squid Game Virtuals
Fans of “Squid Game” will get the chance to try the games seen on the hit Netflix show at Riyadh Boulevard City – but without the violence, of course. The survival challenges include ‘Red Light, Green Light’, where a person whose movement is detected will be eliminated, the tug-of-war and the marble game, so take careful steps as you cross the glass bridge, and compete with your friends as you try to capture the high score. Winner takes all.
Squid Game, Boulevard Riyadh City, daily 5pm to midnight. Book your spot for SAR50 here.
Swimming with Dolphins
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A truly unique experience awaits at Boulevard World. You can head here for an experience like no other in Riyadh. Get ready to swim with the dolphins and have some fun.
Swim with the dolphins, Boulevard World, 4pm. Book your spot for SAR500 here.
Slingshot at Wonder Garden
Originally a firm favourite at the season’s beloved Winter Wonderland, the Slingshot ride has since been moved to our personal fave zone, Wonder Garden. This ride is all the talk in the town and will get you to reach new heights.
Wonder Garden, Al Qirawan, Sun to Wed 4pm to 11.55pm & Thu to Sat 5pm to 11.55pm. Get your tickets starting at SAR25 (weekday) here.