ALBAWABA – Saudi Arabia will launch the Riyadh Season 2023 on October 28, with the grand activities slated to take place at the Boulevard Hall, Arab News reported Sunday.
Riyadh Season 2023 is organized by some of the world’s top event planners, Saudi General Entertainment Authority Chairman Turki al-Sheikh said in a video posted on his X/Twitter account on Saturday.
The Boulevard Hall can accommodate more than 40,000 visitors at once, according to Arab News.
In the video, the event’s new branding was revealed, with Sheikh highlighting the range of sports, music, gaming and film experiences visitors can expect.
Around 60 percent of the events will entail “new experiences. The first of these experiences is the world of ‘Barbie,’ which will revive the history of the brand,” the video revealed.
For the first time in the Middle East, Riyadh will host the “Disney castle for its centennial celebration (and) will include amazing shows all inspired by the most famous animated Disney movies.”
Visitors can expect other new and unique immersive experiences, such as the “Dancing Fountains,” “House of Hype,” real-world virtual reality, and “Cats ‘n Cups by Mocha, Japan,” a cafe for cat lovers.
“For football enthusiasts, we present the Legend Museum … home to over 30,000 rare artefacts and various interactive experiences,” the video revealed.
The season will also host “La Liga Cafe, which will combine gastronomy, entertainment, football and sports at a new facility based on innovation and technology.”
“In partnership with Mike Tyson, we will have a unique boxing club, which will be the first specialized striking gym in the region that will develop and train those interested in the sport,” Shekh added.
This season will feature the CR7 Experience, “an exclusive museum designed around Cristiano Ronaldo’s signature and life story. It will feature all his trophies, personal memorabilia, as well as interactive experiences.”
The Riyadh Season 2023 will feature more than 30 international shows and concerts with some of the world’s most renowned artists and will host the fourth edition of the Joy Awards.
Visitors can expect many surprises this year, from culinary experiences — with over 100 international food trucks expected to come from London, New York and Tokyo — to adventure, with a treasure hunt competition featuring an $1.5 million reward.
