Messi’s Riyadh trip uncovers the family side of the world’s most exciting new destination

Messi’s Riyadh trip uncovers the family side of the world’s most exciting new destination

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The family visited the 300-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site in Diriyah, indulged in a fine dining experience at Al Bujairi Terrace, overlooking the beautifully lit At-Turaif district, and visited VIA Riyadh, the Saudi capital's new luxury destination.

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Hafawa, the warm Saudi welcome that the country is known for, makes it a perfect family-friendly destination.

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It is easier than ever before to enjoy Messi's family-friendly experience through Saudi's extensive and easy to navigate tourist visa program and the recently launched free stopover visa.

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From the excitement of Riyadh to the coral reefs of the Red Sea and the mountains of Asir, Saudi offers something for everyone to enjoy, all-year round.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia /PRNewswire/ -- Football icon and Saudi Tourism Ambassador Lionel Messi has returned to Saudi for a second time, this time with his family, to experience the country's unique blend of old and new, cultural, and cosmopolitan. Messi's visit to Saudi was packed with exciting activities, with something for everyone in the family.

Saudi is the authentic home of Arabia, and a highlight of the trip was the Messi family's guided tour of Diriyah, the 300-year-old historical heart of the country, one of six UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and the birthplace of the First