Riyadh racing season launches with cultural and entertainment events
Riyadh racing season kicks off Friday at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, offering cultural, entertainment, and interactive activities for all ages.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Riyadh racing season will begin next Friday at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, organized by Maham Expo, featuring a wide range of cultural and entertainment activities and interactive experiences throughout the season, targeting racing enthusiasts, families, youth, and children.
The racecourse is preparing to welcome visitors, enhancing the festive atmosphere of the opening and enriching the evening experience. New activities and experiences will be introduced each week across different areas of the venue every Friday and Saturday during the season.
The events include 22 interactive stations spread throughout the racecourse, offering games, challenges, entertainment and photo experiences, as well as roaming performances and face painting stations, allowing visitors to participate in activities and enjoy a variety of experiences.
Saudi culture will be showcased through folkloric performances inspired by local heritage, blending cultural authenticity with the excitement of horse racing and giving visitors the chance to engage with Saudi traditions as part of the accompanying events.
The season also features hospitality areas, restaurants, cafes, retail shops, winter lounges, and family picnic spots, providing a wide range of options for visitors to enjoy their time at the racecourse and the vibrant atmosphere surrounding the races.
These activities aim to offer an experience that goes beyond watching sporting competitions, combining horse racing with cultural and entertainment events to enhance the appeal of King Abdulaziz Racecourse as a destination for racing fans, families, and all segments of the public.
The Riyadh racing season will run until April 17, 2027, featuring 50 race meetings with 569 races and 52 major cups, with total prize money amounting to SAR 236.3 million. The season will also include the Saudi Cup, the world’s richest horse race, with prizes exceeding $38 million, attracting elite horses, owners, trainers, and jockeys from around the globe.