His Excellency the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority, Mr. Turki Al-Sheikh, announced the launch date of the Riyadh Season 2022, under the slogan “Above Imagination.”
The events begin on October 21 with an international concert including a performance by Cirque du Soleil.
Al-Sheikh explained that the new season includes 15 areas, each of which is characterized by a special entertainment character, the most prominent of which is the “Boulevard World” area, which includes the cultures and atmospheres of several countries around the world, represented in America, France, Greece, India, China, Spain and Japan. , Morocco, Mexico, in addition to the Italian Venice, where all these countries will offer their experiences through restaurants, markets and arts.
The Boulevard World area, which is witnessing its first opening in the Riyadh season 2022, includes the largest artificial lake in the world, and a number of special events can be enjoyed, such as Combat Village, Superhero Village, and the experience of the largest ambassador in the world, in addition to a cable car that allows movement between the region And its neighbor "Boulevard Riyadh City", with a capacity of up to 3,000 visitors per hour.
As for the “Riyadh City Boulevard”, which has accompanied the past seasons, this year is characterized by many developments, most notably the creation of 12 new restaurants and cafes, in addition to 25 Arab and international plays, including 7 Saudi plays, most notably the plays of the philosopher Youssef Al-Thunayan and the flaming arrow Majed Abdullah, in addition to To a group of weekly parties.
And the Winter Wonderland area returns this year with five new games, as well as a variety of experiences that allow residents and visitors of the capital to explore new and distinctive options, while the “Murabba” area hosts 8 international restaurants, and the “Riyad Sky” area offers lounges that embrace the clouds to eat distinctive dishes from Drinks and meals.
The Via Riad area is characterized by an exceptional selection of restaurants and cafes, a five-star hotel for the first time in the Kingdom, and seven cinemas with various viewing options.
The season includes a number of exhibitions equipped for all visitors from families, children and individuals, represented in the exhibition of toys, workshops, I am an Arab, perfumes, cars, anime and Black Hat.
The season introduces as part of its activities this year, "Riyad Zoo", which represents one of the most prominent international zoos, with more than 1,300 animals of 190 species, and the season contains several surprises in the areas of "Little Riyadh" and "The Groves" in the Diplomatic Quarter, in addition to " Fanfastfall at Marsoul Park, which can accommodate more than 20,000 World Cup fans for each match, and includes an exhibition of Maradona's player, and an exhibition of the English club Newcastle.
The Imagination Park is a lively entertainment destination that takes place in Al-Rehab district, west of Riyadh. It is also an area dedicated to gaming experiences that simulate the most famous films, designs and live shows.
The season also includes a group of sporting events such as WWE, the Riyadh Season Cup, which brings together the Paris Saint-Germain team with the stars of Al Hilal and Al Nasr, Cirque du Soleil international shows, and 65 days of fireworks activities.
The head of the General Entertainment Authority noted that there are a number of free areas during the season, such as the "Al-Suwaidi Park", "Zaman Village" and "Al-Zal Market", and a number of events that attract all visitors, including families, individuals, children and the elderly.