- A ticket to the race is your key to unlocking a host of exhilarating, inspiring and unique activities across the three-day festival
- The event plays host to a range of events for all ages
RIYADH: A ticket to the race is your key to unlocking a host of exhilarating, inspiring and unique activities across the three-day festival. Here鈥檚 15 reasons to buy yours from SAR395 .
Racing action鈥�
At the heart of the event is the 2018 鈥楽audia鈥� Ad Diriyah E-Prix race on December 15. You鈥檒l get to watch 22 drivers from around the world battle it out on the track from your seat in the multi-tiered grandstand, giving you the best views. Live commentary and dedicated video screens will complete your race experience.
鈥楲ive in Ad Diriyah鈥� it鈥檚 six of the biggest names in music
Three nights of amazing acts, with two global superstars on stage each night. Chose from Enrique Iglesias and Jason Derulo on Thursday, December 13, The Black Eyed Peas and Amr Diab on December 14, or be part of the epic after-race concert on December 15 with the world鈥檚 favorite DJ David Guetta and US smash act OneRepublic performing for crowds in a family-friendly unsegregated concert zone. Buy a ticket for a single night, or for all three and witness music history in the Kingdom.
Relax and leave the car at home
For single day and three-day Grandstand ticket holders a 鈥楶ark & Ride鈥� service will operate from King Saud University. Also shuttle buses from a number of locations across Riyadh with pick up points at Al Faysalaih, Narcissus Hotel, the Hyatt Regency, Four Seasons, Holiday Inn Al Maydan, Holiday Inn Olaya, Aloft hotel, Movenpick Riyadh Hotel, Mariott King Saud Rd Hotel, Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Panorama Mall and Riyadh Park Mall. Important 鈥� there is restricted access to Ad Diriyah for single day and three-day Grandstand ticket holders with parking passes required. Check ticket details for further information.
A totally unique retail experience鈥�
A first of its kind in Saudi, renowned shopping destination Harvey Nicholls is creating five unique 鈥榩op up鈥� stores at Ad Diriyah for race-goers. One store will feature the work of local designers and evening wear, another contemporary clothes and designer collections, a third for children鈥檚 wear, another for men鈥檚 wear and lastly a popup cosmetics store.
Take a trip back in time鈥�
Appropriately for the UNESCO heritage site that was 抖阴短视频鈥檚 first capital, the Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Foundation (MiSK) is creating a time capsule tunnel that showcases the history of the Kingdom of 抖阴短视频.
Enjoy the future of entertainment in the Allianz eVillage鈥�
Formula E鈥檚 fan zone features everything from the spectacular podium ceremony to the crowd-pleasing autograph session with drivers. With giant screens offering action from the race, the eVillage also hosts augmented and virtual reality attractions
Get your culture on鈥�
Experience 抖阴短视频鈥檚 Intangible cultural heritage, music and contemporary art in the cultural zone. Learn about the Kingdom鈥檚 traditional dress, be enchanted by Arabic storytelling, learn how Arabic coffee is made, indulge in hand Henna and be transported by musicians, artists, sculpture and galleries. It鈥檚 your chance to discover 抖阴短视频鈥檚 hidden cultural jewels.
Entertainment for all the family鈥�
Let your children be delighted by walking trees and hummingbirds and butterflies on stilts in the entertainment zone, while Oud, Qanoun and Rababa players set the tone with tradition 抖阴短视频n music.
Visit the Souq
Ad Diriyah will host a traditional Souk, where merchants will do business and craftsmen perform their skills before the visitors. From jewelry making to traditional embroidery, silverwork, carpentry and stone grinding to the chance to ride a camel. Actors will make the past come alive in the Souk.
A Jeddah dining institution comes to Ad Diriyah鈥�
Anyone from Jeddah can tell you about Shababik, a Lebanese restaurant which has become a mainstay on the social dining scene. For the 2018 鈥楽audia鈥� Ad Diriyah E-Prix they are re-creating the entire restaurant for race goers.
Renowned Japanese cuisine, via London, to Ad Diriyah鈥�
The award-winning Nozomi brings an exciting and unique dining experience from Knightsbridge, London to the heart of the racing action. Is flagship Riyadh restaurant will 鈥榩opping up鈥� to serve contemporary Japanese cuisine.
Classic Italian dining amid an ancient site and a futuristic sport鈥�
Cipriani Riyadh, known its signature Italian cuisine will welcome guests to its innovative new restaurant, created especially for the 2018 鈥楽audia鈥� Ad Diriyah E-Prix.
Eat and be entertained by lasers鈥�
For all guests dining in any of the bespoke pop up restaurants (open from 1pm to 12am) there will be a laser show in the Turaif district opposite to add visual spice to the experience.
Stay refreshed, keep shopping鈥�
Food and beverage offerings throughout the 2018 鈥楽audia鈥� Ad Diriyah E-Prix site will keep you refreshed and as you explore keep an out for more boutique stall
Long opening hours
Your ticket buys you acres of time to make sure you access each, and every, activity. On Thursday the site opens on Thursday, December 13, from 4pm; on Friday, December 14, from 2pm; and on race day, Saturday December 15, from 10am.
For more information about 2018 鈥楽audia鈥� Ad Diriyah E-Prix including schedule and tickets, please click .Tickets can also be purchased at point of sale units in Riyadh Park Mall, Oud Square and Doos Carting (only Grandstand tickets from Doos) and Seven Car Lounge.