What's On At-Turaif

New program to be announced

Explore historical At-Turaif on a 30-minute guided walking tour. Tours are offered every hour on the hour from 5pm to 11pm in Arabic and English (subject to capacity).

Book at the Information Kiosk next to the Visitor Center; comfortable flat shoes advised.

Guided Tours

New program to be announced

Meet the archaeologists currently working within the unexplored areas of At-Turaif to discover more of its past, forgotten buildings and stories.

The expert team will hold 30-minute sessions each week in English (Sundays at 5pm) and Arabic (Wednesday at 5pm), next to the excavation site. All visitors are welcome to come and learn more about archaeologists work and what inspires them, as well as recent findings and discoveries as the dig at At-Turaif progresses.

Archaeology Pop-up Talks

New program to be announced

Come dig with us! At-Turaif launches is first series of archaeology workshops for children, led by its expert team currently working within the unexplored areas of the World Heritage Site.

Putting the fun into learning, children are invited to discover and be inspired by archaeology through observation, interaction, and hands-on activities in which they will become, for 60 minutes, archaeologists themselves!

Children’s Archaeology Workshops

New program to be announced

Explore historical At-Turaif on a 30-minute guided walking tour. Tours are offered every hour on the hour from 5pm to 11pm in Arabic and English (subject to capacity).

Book at the Information Kiosk next to the Visitor Center; comfortable flat shoes advised.

Guided Tours

New program to be announced

Meet the archaeologists currently working within the unexplored areas of At-Turaif to discover more of its past, forgotten buildings and stories.

The expert team will hold 30-minute sessions each week in English (Sundays at 5pm) and Arabic (Wednesday at 5pm), next to the excavation site. All visitors are welcome to come and learn more about archaeologists work and what inspires them, as well as recent findings and discoveries as the dig at At-Turaif progresses.

Archaeology Pop-up Talks

New program to be announced

Come dig with us! At-Turaif launches is first series of archaeology workshops for children, led by its expert team currently working within the unexplored areas of the World Heritage Site.

Putting the fun into learning, children are invited to discover and be inspired by archaeology through observation, interaction, and hands-on activities in which they will become, for 60 minutes, archaeologists themselves!

Children’s Archaeology Workshops

Arabian Horse Show | DIriyah | At-Turaif

Location: Horse Arena, outside Military Gallery

Time: 5pm to 11pm

Witness the majestic Arabian Horse live in the Horse Ring and discover what makes them so special and significant in the story of Saudi Arabia.

Arabian Horse Show

ِِِِEvery Friday and Saturday

Al Ardah

New program to be announced

Be wowed by Al Ardah: a traditional powerful performance of war: the strength, unity, and victory of the leaders of At-Turaif

Al Ardah

Family Tree

New program to be announced

Listen to the stories of kinship and family connections underpinning this historical district whilst creating a family tree of one’s own. 30-minute workshop.

Age: +15 years | Language: Arabic

Create Your Family Tree

Arabian Horse Show | DIriyah | At-Turaif

Location: Horse Arena, outside Military Gallery

Time: 5pm to 11pm

Witness the majestic Arabian Horse live in the Horse Ring and discover what makes them so special and significant in the story of Saudi Arabia.

Arabian Horse Show

ِِِِEvery Friday and Saturday

Al Ardah

New program to be announced

Be wowed by Al Ardah: a traditional powerful performance of war: the strength, unity, and victory of the leaders of At-Turaif

Al Ardah

Family Tree

New program to be announced

Listen to the stories of kinship and family connections underpinning this historical district whilst creating a family tree of one’s own. 30-minute workshop.

Age: +15 years | Language: Arabic

Create Your Family Tree

Palace

New program to be announced

An immersive experience set within the rooms of a palace. The collection of documentary-style short films bring together the stories and memories of At-Turaif to explore and embrace the impact of its values in Saudi Arabia.

At-Turaif Retrospective

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Location: Diriyah Gallery Courtyard

Time: 5pm to 11pm

Drop into a Khat Ad-Diriyah demonstration, calligraphy from the city of Diriyah. Watch the Calligrapher Draws your name and get a souvenir from the city of earth!

Tha Art of Diriyah Calligraphy

Daily

New program to be announced

Discover the skills, techniques and process that went into making each mud brick that built the architectural marvel of At-Turaif. Have a go too at mixing and shaping a mud brick. 

Mudbrick Making

Palace

New program to be announced

An immersive experience set within the rooms of a palace. The collection of documentary-style short films bring together the stories and memories of At-Turaif to explore and embrace the impact of its values in Saudi Arabia.

At-Turaif Retrospective

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Location: Diriyah Gallery Courtyard

Time: 5pm to 11pm

Drop into a Khat Ad-Diriyah demonstration, calligraphy from the city of Diriyah. Watch the Calligrapher Draws your name and get a souvenir from the city of earth!

Tha Art of Diriyah Calligraphy

Daily

New program to be announced

Discover the skills, techniques and process that went into making each mud brick that built the architectural marvel of At-Turaif. Have a go too at mixing and shaping a mud brick. 

Mudbrick Making

New program to be announced

Be entertained by As Samri: a joyful communal performance combining traditional poetry, rhythmic music and dance.

As Samri

Nuzul

New program to be announced

Step back in time and experience daily life in At-Turaif during the First Saudi State through a series of immersive theatrical performances. 

Nuzul

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Location: Diriyah Gallery Courtyard

Time: 5pm to 11pm

Pause for a coffee whilst perusing the quiet streets of At-Turaif and enjoy Saudi coffee serving etiquette, rooted in the nation’s traditions of hospitality and generosity.

Saudi Coffee Experience

Daily

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New program to be announced

Watch the majestic Salwa Palace, the ruling palace of the First Saudi State, spectacularly lit in a daily evening light show.

Evening Light Show

New program to be announced

Be entertained by As Samri: a joyful communal performance combining traditional poetry, rhythmic music and dance.

As Samri

Nuzul

New program to be announced

Step back in time and experience daily life in At-Turaif during the First Saudi State through a series of immersive theatrical performances. 

Nuzul

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Location: Diriyah Gallery Courtyard

Time: 5pm to 11pm

Pause for a coffee whilst perusing the quiet streets of At-Turaif and enjoy Saudi coffee serving etiquette, rooted in the nation’s traditions of hospitality and generosity.

Saudi Coffee Experience

Daily

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New program to be announced

Watch the majestic Salwa Palace, the ruling palace of the First Saudi State, spectacularly lit in a daily evening light show.

Evening Light Show

Galleries

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A gallery celebrating the grace and strength of the formidable Arabian horse. It allows you to learn about the horses of the Imams, kings, and heroes, learn here about the importance of this breed in Saudi culture and history and explore its depiction through the eras. Children can take on a digital challenge by helping a messenger reach At-Turaif on their Arabian steed.

Arabian Horse Gallery

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The residence of three past Al-Saud Imams, the Diriyah gallery houses a collection of manuscripts, coins, clothing and artefacts which tell the story of the First Saudi State.

Diriyah Gallery

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A gallery celebrating the grace and strength of the formidable Arabian horse. It allows you to learn about the horses of the Imams, kings, and heroes, learn here about the importance of this breed in Saudi culture and history and explore its depiction through the eras. Children can take on a digital challenge by helping a messenger reach At-Turaif on their Arabian steed.

Arabian Horse Gallery

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The residence of three past Al-Saud Imams, the Diriyah gallery houses a collection of manuscripts, coins, clothing and artefacts which tell the story of the First Saudi State.

Diriyah Gallery

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A gallery dedicated to domestic daily life in 18th century At-Turaif and the roles and responsibilities and needs of social convention, privacy and environmental comfort.

Social Life Gallery

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A gallery narrating the stories of the First Saudi State's military history and campaigns, with displays showing 18th century arms, armor and militaria.

Military Gallery

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A gallery dedicated to the traditional Nadji architectural principles which enabled buildings to withstand the hot and dry weather typical of the region, providing light and ventilation, both defensive and decorative elements, and shading.

Traditional Architecture Gallery

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A gallery dedicated to domestic daily life in 18th century At-Turaif and the roles and responsibilities and needs of social convention, privacy and environmental comfort.

Social Life Gallery

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A gallery narrating the stories of the First Saudi State's military history and campaigns, with displays showing 18th century arms, armor and militaria.

Military Gallery

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A gallery dedicated to the traditional Nadji architectural principles which enabled buildings to withstand the hot and dry weather typical of the region, providing light and ventilation, both defensive and decorative elements, and shading.

Traditional Architecture Gallery

FOOD & DRINK

Sat to Thu: 12pm to 12am | Fri: 2pm to 12am

Located in the heart of historic At-Turaif with breathtaking views of the Wadi Hanifah, Café Bateel offers Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with a tradition of Arabian hospitality.

Café Bateel

Sat to Thu: 12pm to 12am | Fri: 2pm to 12am

Wacafe brings to At-Turaif an inspired heritage ambiance that serves quality coffee and fresh baked goods sourced from Al-Ahsa. Pass by for a breath of fresh air in Wacafe’s open space café while relaxing on a freshly brewed coffee and take a bite of their delicious signature Hasawi cookie.

Wacafe

Sat to Thu: 12pm to 12am | Fri: 2pm to 12am

Located in the heart of historic At-Turaif with breathtaking views of the Wadi Hanifah, Café Bateel offers Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with a tradition of Arabian hospitality.

Café Bateel

Sat to Thu: 12pm to 12am | Fri: 2pm to 12am

Wacafe brings to At-Turaif an inspired heritage ambiance that serves quality coffee and fresh baked goods sourced from Al-Ahsa. Pass by for a breath of fresh air in Wacafe’s open space café while relaxing on a freshly brewed coffee and take a bite of their delicious signature Hasawi cookie.

Wacafe

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