Middle East Business: At-Turaif to open year-long season on December 4 – Gulf Digital News

Middle East Business: At-Turaif to open year-long season on December 4 – Gulf Digital News

At-Turaif, the Unesco World Heritage site, the original home of the Al Saud family, and the seat of governance of the First Saudi State, opens its doors to the public for the first time on December 4, 2022.

The opening season will include a vibrant public program of events, performances, and activities for all visitors to experience which will celebrate and bring the heritage site and birthplace of the Kingdom to life.

Open all year round and with no ticket required on weekdays until 4 pm, visitors will be able to explore the Unesco World Heritage Site across a variety of mediums to suit their own interests.

From guided tours, offered every 30 minutes in Arabic and English; to Nuzul, an immersive theatre across an entire street of the district bringing to life the people and stories from At-Turaif and the surrounding areas; to watching an Al Ardah performance, a dance of vigour and victory of such traditional and historical importance that it is now recognized as a Unesco intangible heritage asset - there is something for everyone.

Jerry Inzerillo, Group CEO, Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA), commented: “This opening is an important moment for the Kingdom. It marks the beginning of a new