Al-Athriyah Zone in Riyadh Season
Al-Athriyah Zone in Riyadh Season is one of the entertainment zones of Riyadh Season. It is located in the northeastern part of the capital, Riyadh, adjacent to Al-Athriyah Historic Village. Events in the zone began on December 10, 2021, and lasted fifty-two days. The zone featured live musical performances for winter night enthusiasts and contributed to introducing the global concept of pop-up restaurants.
Facilities of Al-Athriyah Zone in Riyadh Season
Al-Athriyah Zone was designed according to the traditional architectural identity, with palm trees extending across its courtyards, forming a miniature replica of Riyadh City in the past. It featured five international restaurants and cafés from various countries, including the Italian restaurant 'Bumarelli by Three Costas,' the French café 'Ladurée,' the global restaurant 'Dal Bolognese,' and the American restaurant 'Philippe Chow.' Thus, the zone combined entertainment, historical ambiance, and international experience.
The zone also featured fourteen shops and local brands offering various products, such as jewelry, abayas, and perfumes, with entrepreneurs participating to showcase their products, including leather painting.
Events at Al-Athriyah Zone during Riyadh Season
During its second edition in Riyadh Season, Al-Athriyah Zone presented a variety of events, including some held at the 'Frank Sinatra' cigar lounge in Al-Athriyah Palace, located at a height of forty m and surrounded by approximately 15,000 illuminated arrows, where jazz music was performed.
The zone also hosted open-air art exhibitions and live musical performances under the title 'Jalsat Al-Athriyah' (Al-Athriyah Sessions), featuring several artists, including Mohammed Abdu, Nabeel Shuail, Rashed Al-Majed, Abdullah Al-Ruwaished, Ahlam, Abadi Al-Johar, Omaima Taleb, Ali Bin Mohammed, Hussain Al-Jassmi, the artist Aseel, and Majid Al-Mohandis.
Winter attire at Al-Athriyah Zone during Riyadh Season
During the online booking process for Al-Athriyah Zone events, a notice was issued about the drop in temperatures in the area during the season. The message stated: 'In Al-Athriyah, you'll need a Farwah,' reminding visitors to wear warm clothing suitable for the relatively cold weather.
Shops were distributed throughout the heritage walkways of Al-Athriyah Zone, offering heavy winter apparel and scarves for visitors due to the drop in temperatures during the events, including thick abayas and winter Farwah.