Malak Alzahrani

Riyadh’s The Boulevard is an entertainment and social hub in the north side. Where there is dining, shopping, and entertainment combined with five-star hotels, commercial office complexes, luxury spas and gyms. There is also an event venue that can be rented out. This time, at the event venue in The Boulevard, a special Ramadan market event has been opened.

Some of the event have the feel of an old souq with glittering decorations all around. There are many decorations, and many stalls are lined up. Several SMEs in Saudi Arabia are showcasing their own goods in the market.

For example, there are different specialties from different regions of Saudi Arabia and popular Ramadan drinks.

One famous drink for breaking the fast in Ramadan is called Vimto. It is a soft drink with a sugary blend of fruits, berries, and herbs.

There are also craftsmen who make traditional Saudi Arabian carpets and make beautiful sewed stitches.

For those who love old-school music, 1960s-1990s Saudi Arabian records and cassette tapes of famous singers from the GCC countries are also sold.

There are also shops selling Saudi Arabian local brand clothes and abayas. Also, they sell beautiful paintings carved in wood and handmade pottery.

Combining contemporary design with traditional culture, The Boulevard will open until Saturday, April 8^th from 21:00 pm to 2:00 am.