{"id":11685,"date":"2025-12-09T12:23:54","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T12:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/?p=11685"},"modified":"2025-12-09T12:24:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T12:24:18","slug":"winter-in-riyadh-just-hits-different-must-see-zones-events-for-2025-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/en\/11685\/winter-in-riyadh-just-hits-different-must-see-zones-events-for-2025-26","title":{"rendered":"Winter in Riyadh Just Hits Different: Must-See Zones &amp; Events for 2025\u201326"},"content":{"rendered":"    <button class=\"sideconvo-button button-compact\">         <svg         xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"         width=\"64\"         height=\"64\"         viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\"         fill=\"none\">         <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_5407_120)\">             <mask                 id=\"mask0_5407_120\"                 style=\"mask-type:luminance\"                 maskUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"                 x=\"0\"                 y=\"0\"                 width=\"64\"                 height=\"64\">                 <path d=\"M64 0H0V64H64V0Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>             <\/mask>             <g mask=\"url(#mask0_5407_120)\">                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64ZM38.4702 14.815C38.0702 14.815 37.6702 15.035 37.5002 15.475L33.7702 24.935C32.4352 28.325 29.7502 31.01 26.3602 32.345L16.9002 36.075C16.0202 36.425 16.0202 37.67 16.9002 38.02L26.3602 41.75C29.7502 43.085 32.4352 45.77 33.7702 49.16L37.5002 58.62C37.6752 59.06 38.0752 59.28 38.4702 59.28C38.8652 59.28 39.2702 59.06 39.4402 58.62L43.1702 49.16C44.5052 45.77 47.1902 43.085 50.5802 41.75L60.0402 38.02C60.9202 37.67 60.9202 36.425 60.0402 36.075L50.5802 32.345C47.1902 31.01 44.5052 28.325 43.1702 24.935L39.4402 15.475C39.2652 15.035 38.8652 14.815 38.4702 14.815ZM14.4702 29.125L11.9802 24.57C11.9452 24.505 11.8902 24.45 11.8202 24.41L7.26516 21.92C6.62516 21.57 6.62516 20.655 7.26516 20.305L11.8202 17.815C11.8852 17.78 11.9402 17.725 11.9752 17.66L14.4652 13.105C14.8152 12.465 15.7302 12.465 16.0802 13.105L18.5702 17.66C18.6052 17.725 18.6602 17.78 18.7302 17.82L23.2852 20.31C23.9252 20.66 23.9252 21.575 23.2852 21.925L18.7302 24.415C18.6652 24.45 18.6102 24.505 18.5752 24.57L16.0852 29.125C15.7352 29.765 14.8202 29.765 14.4702 29.125Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M32 10.7351C33.6569 10.7351 35 9.39196 35 7.73511C35 6.07825 33.6569 4.73511 32 4.73511C30.3431 4.73511 29 6.07825 29 7.73511C29 9.39196 30.3431 10.7351 32 10.7351Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>             <\/g>         <\/g>         <defs>             <clipPath id=\"clip0_5407_120\">                 <rect width=\"64\" height=\"64\" fill=\"white\"><\/rect>             <\/clipPath>         <\/defs>     <\/svg>        <span class=\"sideconvo_button\"  data-sideconvo-message=\"Boulevard World Tickets\" data-sideconvo-mode=\"CHAT\" data-sideconvo-customCTATitle=\"Haven&#039;t visited Boulevard World yet? Check out Tickets Prices\" data-sideconvo-customCTAPlacement=\"INLINE\">             Haven&#039;t visited Boulevard World yet? Check out Tickets Prices        <\/span>         <div class=\"hoverEffect\">             <div><\/div>         <\/div>     <\/button>     <style>      <\/style>    <p>Want to make the most of your time in Riyadh this winter? Riyadh Season 2025\u201326 is packed with new zones, massive headliners, and the kind of entertainment that fills your camera roll instantly. Here\u2019s your guide to what you should add to your list.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-beast-land-where-mrbeast-s-universe-comes-to-life\"><strong>1. Beast Land: Where MrBeast\u2019s Universe Comes to Life<\/strong><\/h3>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-3-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-3-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-3-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-3.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>One of this season\u2019s biggest attractions, Beast Land, is the world\u2019s first real-life zone created with MrBeast. Spanning 188,000 m\u00b2, it features 15 major rides, 14 interactive challenges, and a 50-meter bungee jump. The Beast Arena brings game-show moments to life with Tower Siege, Battle Bridge, and Warrior trials. By night, neon lights and roaming performers turn the space into a high-energy, ultra-shareable highlight of the season. More details <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/en\/11534\/meet-mrbeast-in-person-your-ultimate-guide-to-beast-land-tickets-fun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>!<\/p>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-the-groves-refined-winter-evenings\"><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/the_groves_sa\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Groves<\/a>: Refined Winter Evenings<\/strong><\/h3>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/the-groves-2_crop-1920x1080-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/the-groves-2_crop-1920x1080-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/the-groves-2_crop-1920x1080-1-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/the-groves-2_crop-1920x1080-1-250x141.webp 250w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/the-groves-2_crop-1920x1080-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/the-groves-2_crop-1920x1080-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/the-groves-2_crop-1920x1080-1.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>For a calmer, elegant night out, The Groves (Chapter IV) offers garden walkways, live jazz, acoustic performances, and globally inspired dining\u2014from Mediterranean to Levantine to modern Gulf. It\u2019s the perfect zone for cozy winter ambiance, signature mocktails, and beautifully designed spaces.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-noor-riyadh-a-city-of-light\"><strong>3. Noor Riyadh: A City of Light<\/strong><\/h3>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1200x900-2025-11-24T151610.233-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1200x900-2025-11-24T151610.233-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1200x900-2025-11-24T151610.233-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1200x900-2025-11-24T151610.233-250x188.png 250w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1200x900-2025-11-24T151610.233-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-1200x900-2025-11-24T151610.233.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>From end-November through December, Riyadh becomes an open-air gallery. Expect projection-mapped skyscrapers, drone shows, glowing installations in parks like Salam Park and JAX District, and nighttime strolls through illuminated paths.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-boulevard-riyadh-city-amp-boulevard-world-the-festival-heartbeat\"><strong>4. Boulevard Riyadh City &amp; Boulevard World: The Festival Heartbeat<\/strong><\/h3>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A-crowd-walking-through-Riyadh-Boulevard-copy-1-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A-crowd-walking-through-Riyadh-Boulevard-copy-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A-crowd-walking-through-Riyadh-Boulevard-copy-1-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A-crowd-walking-through-Riyadh-Boulevard-copy-1-250x167.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A-crowd-walking-through-Riyadh-Boulevard-copy-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A-crowd-walking-through-Riyadh-Boulevard-copy-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/A-crowd-walking-through-Riyadh-Boulevard-copy-1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Boulevard Riyadh City brings dining streets, theaters, nightly performances, and family zones, while Boulevard World expands the journey with themed areas inspired by Indonesia, Korea, and Kuwait. Enjoy global street food, VR rides, and pop-culture installations.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-major-events-the-big-winter-moments\"><strong>5. Major Events: The Big Winter Moments<\/strong><\/h3>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/R-235-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/R-235-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/R-235-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/R-235-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/R-235-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/R-235-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/R-235-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Highlights include Soundstorm 25 from 11\u201313 December featuring major global artists, and the first-ever WWE Royal Rumble outside North America on 31 January 2026.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-zone-journeys-build-your-own-night\"><strong>6. Zone Journeys: Build Your Own Night<\/strong><\/h3>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-1-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-1-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-1-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p>Move freely between thrill zones, dining spaces, art installations, and late-night shows. With over eleven zones, Riyadh Season 2025\u201326 offers endless ways to shape your perfect winter night.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <div class=\"wp-block-thisis-thisis-more-like-this-block\">             <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/en\/11607\/saudis-ultimate-thrill-destination-aquarabia-waterpark-six-flags-qiddiya\" class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Saudi\u2019s Ultimate Thrill Destination: Aquarabia Waterpark + Six Flags Qiddiya!\">                 <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block\">             <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__header\"                 style=\"background-color: #84459a;\">                 <h3>                     MORE LIKE THIS                <\/h3>             <\/div>             <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__content\"                 style=\"background-color: #84459a1a;\">                                     <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__image\">                         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DJI_20250724101829_0036_D-250x141.jpg\" alt=\"Saudi\u2019s Ultimate Thrill Destination: Aquarabia Waterpark + Six Flags Qiddiya!\" \/>                     <\/div>                                                     <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__text\">                                                     <h2>Saudi\u2019s Ultimate Thrill Destination: Aquarabia Waterpark + Six Flags Qiddiya!<\/h2>                                                                             <p>If you thought deserts were just about endless dunes, think again. By the end of December 2025, Saudi Arabia will flip the script with two mega attractions that break records and expectations: Aquarabia Waterpark and Six Flags\u00a0Qiddiya\u00a0City.<\/p>                                             <\/div>                             <\/div>         <\/div>                 <\/a>     <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to make the most of your time in Riyadh this winter? Riyadh Season 2025\u201326 is packed with new zones, massive headliners, and the kind of entertainment that fills your camera roll instantly. Here\u2019s your guide to what you should add to your list. 1. 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