Riyadh Season 2026 · Boulevard World
Boulevard World Riyadh: country zones, rides, dining and tickets
One million square metres of country pavilions wrapped around a man made lake, next door to Boulevard City in Hittin. Entry is ticketed from 29 SAR, gates run 4:00 PM to midnight, and the 2026 season opens on 21 October with three new pavilions: the Netherlands, Portugal and Yemen.
- From 29 SAR weekday entry
- 4 PM to midnight daily
- 350+ places to eat
- 40+ rides and attractions
Before you book
Boulevard World at a glance
The numbers and the rules, in one table.
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Where it is | Hittin, northern Riyadh, next to Boulevard City |
| Size | About one million square metres |
| Opening hours | Daily, 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM |
| Entry | Pre booked mobile ticket required |
| Weekday entry | From 29 SAR |
| Weekend entry | From 58 SAR |
| Children | Under five enter free |
| Official ticket platform | Webook |
| New pavilions for 2026 | The Netherlands, Portugal, Yemen (Bab Al Yemen) |
| Food and drink | More than 350 restaurants and street food outlets |
| Rides and attractions | More than 40 |
| Centrepiece | The BLVD Lagoon, crossed by boats and water taxis |
| Nearest metro | KAFD station in Al Aqiq, then a short taxi or seasonal shuttle |
| Outside food | Not allowed through the gates |
| Time to allow | Three to five hours |
Opening 21 October 2026
What is new for the 2026 season
Riyadh Season 2026 runs under the theme Big Time. For Boulevard World that means three pavilions joining the map, plus new rides and cultural programming inside the zones that already exist.
Bab Al Yemen
Built in the mud brick style of the old city of Sanaa, with space given over to Yemeni crafts and artisans.
The Netherlands
Windmills and canal frontage, carrying the flat, water led look of the Dutch towns.
Portugal
The tiled, coastal character of the Atlantic towns, and the European waterfront aesthetic that goes with it.
Those three sit alongside the pavilions that returned from recent expansions, including South Korea, which leans heavily on K-pop culture, plus Indonesia and Kuwait. Pavilion line-ups are confirmed zone by zone through the opening weeks, so check the official map on arrival if you are travelling for one specific country.
The map
The country pavilions, grouped by region
The point of Boulevard World is that you cross borders on foot. Pavilions are built close enough together to walk between, and the lagoon boats cut the distance when your legs give out. This is the 2026 line-up as published.
Europe
- Italy, with the Venice canals and gondola rides
- Spain, with flamenco through the evening
- Greece, whitewashed walls and blue domes
- France, and Courchevel, recreating the French Alps ski resort
- The Netherlands, new for 2026
- Portugal, new for 2026
Asia
- India, built around a Taj Mahal replica
- China, temple architecture and lantern streets
- Japan, with the street food lanes
- South Korea, leaning on K-pop culture
- Indonesia and Iran
Middle East and North Africa
- Saudi Arabia, the largest of the cultural pavilions
- Yemen, as Bab Al Yemen, new for 2026
- Morocco, with the souk layout and pottery stalls
- Egypt, with the pyramid replicas
- Turkey and Kuwait
The Americas
- The United States, split between a Hollywood street and a Route 66 strip
- Mexico, with street food and mariachi programming
- Our zone by zone write up
- The latest Boulevard World report
The home pavilion
The Saudi Arabia pavilion
The Saudi pavilion is given over to the thirteen regions of the Kingdom, which is more interesting than it sounds: the food, dress, music and crafts shift noticeably as you move from one regional section to the next. Coffee is served the traditional way, perfume and oud stalls take a large share of the floor, and cultural dance runs through the evening.
Performance slots are posted rather than continuous, so it is worth checking the times when you arrive and coming back, rather than walking through once and assuming you have seen it.
350+ places to eat
Eating your way around the park
The food is the part most visitors underrate. Plan to eat in two or three places rather than sitting down for one full meal.
The Asian Floating Market
A waterfront stretch where vendors cook Thai, Indonesian and other East Asian street dishes from boats. The busiest part of the park for food, and the best value.
Lakeside and European dining
The edges of the BLVD Lagoon hold Italian pizzerias, French pastry counters and Greek cafes, most of them with tables facing the water.
Inside the regional pavilions
Street tacos in the Mexican zone, spice led cooking in the Indian pavilion, tagines and clay pot dishes in Morocco, each cooked in the zone it belongs to.
Our guide to the top restaurants and cafes in Boulevard World lists specific places by pavilion. One rule worth knowing before you set off: outside food and drink is not allowed through the gates.
40+ attractions
Rides, the lagoon and the evening shows
More than 40 rides and built experiences are spread across the pavilions, so they are easy to miss if you only follow the main walkways.
- The BLVD Lagoon. The man made lake the park is built around. Boat tours and water taxis run between pavilions, which is the most pleasant way to cover distance after a couple of hours on your feet.
- The BLVD Wheel. The large observation wheel, and the best view over the park with the Riyadh skyline behind it.
- The cable car. Runs directly over the zones, so you see the layout of the whole park in one pass.
- Games and horror. A real life Monopoly build, the Curse of the Nile maze inside the Egypt pavilion, and a Ninja Warrior obstacle course.
- The castle shows. Family stage programming and the nightly lighting set piece.
- Nightly cultural shows. Roaming carnival processions, the musical fountain and mainstage performances inside individual pavilions, every evening the park is open.
Checked 8 October 2026
Tickets, prices and opening hours
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Entry ticket | Pre booked mobile ticket, bought before you arrive |
| Weekday entry | From 29 SAR |
| Weekend entry | From 58 SAR |
| Under fives | Free |
| Where to buy | Webook, the official Riyadh Season platform |
| Gates | Daily, 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM |
Prices above are the entry figures listed when we checked on 8 October 2026. Entry pricing moves between weekdays, weekends and public holidays, and it changes between seasons. When you book, check whether a specific ride or experience is covered by your entry ticket or sold on top of it, because that varies by attraction.
We are an independent guide. We do not sell tickets to Boulevard World and we do not take a commission, so every figure here points back to an official listing with the date we checked it.
Logistics
Getting to Boulevard World
Boulevard World sits in Hittin, in the same part of north west Riyadh as Boulevard City. Traffic on the approach roads is heavy from the early evening onwards, and it is worst on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Metro
Riyadh Metro to KAFD station in Al Aqiq. From there a short taxi ride, or look for the seasonal festival shuttles.
Ride hailing
Straightforward on the way in. Leaving at closing time is slower, so pick a meeting point in advance.
Driving
Workable if you arrive close to the 4:00 PM opening. Later than that on a weekend and you spend the first part of the evening queueing.
Practical
How long you need, and what to bring
A million square metres is further than it sounds on a map.
- Allow three to five hours. Anything less and you are choosing between the food and the rides.
- You will walk several kilometres between pavilions, so comfortable shoes matter more than anything else you bring.
- Evenings from November to February get cold once the sun is down. Take a layer.
- Book entry before you travel. Entry is by mobile ticket and there is no advantage in leaving it to the gate.
- Outside food and drink is not permitted, so finish anything you are carrying before the entrance.
- If you want the lagoon boats, do them in the middle of the visit rather than at the end, when the queues build.
Side by side
Boulevard World or Boulevard City?
They are neighbours, they share a name and they belong to the same season, but they are not interchangeable and one ticket does not cover both.
| Boulevard World | Boulevard City | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Ticket required, from 29 SAR | Free to walk in |
| Hours | 4:00 PM to midnight | 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM |
| Built around | Country pavilions and the BLVD Lagoon | Streets, squares, shopfronts and arenas |
| Strongest for | Rides, country zones, boat crossings, global food | Dining, shopping, theatre, arena events, late nights |
| Time to allow | Three to five hours | Two to three hours |
| With children | Yes, most of the park | Yes, with the arcade and family rides |
From the desk
More on Boulevard World
Zone guides, restaurant picks and ride write ups from our team.
Answers
Questions visitors ask
Each answer carries the date we checked it.
Do I need a ticket for Boulevard World?
Yes. Boulevard World is a ticketed zone and entry is by mobile ticket bought in advance through Webook. This is the main difference from Boulevard City next door, which is free to walk into.
How much does Boulevard World cost?
Entry starts from 29 SAR on weekdays and from 58 SAR at weekends, with children under five admitted free. Those were the listed figures on 8 October 2026. Pricing changes by day and by season, so confirm on the official listing.
What time does Boulevard World open?
Gates open daily at 4:00 PM and close at midnight through the Riyadh Season calendar.
How many countries are there at Boulevard World?
The 2026 line-up runs to more than twenty country pavilions, from Italy and Spain through to Japan, Egypt, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Three are new this season. The final map is confirmed zone by zone at the start of each season, which is why we avoid quoting a fixed number.
What is new at Boulevard World in 2026?
Three new pavilions: Bab Al Yemen, built in the mud brick style of old Sanaa, the Netherlands, and Portugal. They join the recent additions of South Korea, Indonesia and Kuwait.
Can I bring my own food and drink?
No. Outside food and beverages are not allowed through the entry gates. There are more than 350 food outlets inside.
How do I get to Boulevard World by metro?
Take the Riyadh Metro to KAFD station in the Al Aqiq district, then a short taxi ride or a seasonal shuttle to the gates. It is the reliable way to avoid the evening queue on the approach roads.
How long does it take to see Boulevard World?
Three to five hours for a fair run at it. The park covers about a million square metres and you will walk several kilometres, so two hours only buys you a corner of it.
Is Boulevard World good for families with young children?
Yes for most of it. Under fives enter free, the lagoon boats and the cable car work well with children, and the pavilions are walkable. The horror mazes are the obvious exception.
When does Boulevard World open for the 2026 season?
It opens with Riyadh Season 2026 on 21 October 2026, under the season theme Big Time.