Updated 02 January 2024
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Six things to do in Saudi Arabia this January

Six things to do in Saudi Arabia this January

Planners at the ready – here’s what you can look forward to this month in Saudi Arabia.  

  • AlUla Falcon Cup  

    Running until Jan. 5, the AlUla Falcon Cup will not only feature a racing competition but also a Falcon Mazayen best-of-breed show.  

  • 2024 Dakar Rally  

    The fifth edition of the rally, which kicks off in AlUla on Jan. 5 and ends in Yanbu on Jan. 19, promises to be a lesson in endurance and skill.  

  • Richard Mille AlUla Desert Polo 2024   

    This is a one-of-a-kind event that sees polo played on desert sand. From January 17 to 20, sports lovers can see their favourite teams play in the sandy AlUla landscape.   

  • Andrea Bocelli  

    Get ready to hear the soulful tenor belt it out at the award-winning Maraya Hall in AlUla on Jan. 26, where he’ll wow crowds with classics, including “Time To Say Goodbye.”  

  • 2024 Diriyah E-Prix  

    Motorsport fans can enjoy intense races at the Formula E, which will have the backdrop of Diriyah and will run on Jan. 26 and 27.  

  • Tuwaiq International Sculpture Symposium 

    If you are a fan of art, you’ve got a real treat coming up. From Jan. 14 to Feb. 8, the Tuwaiq International Sculpture Symposium will run in Riyadh, with the theme of “Dimensions of Movement.”