Qassim

As one of the newer malls in the city, Al Othaim gathers a huge array of shops, restaurants and entertainment options under one roof in modern facilities. Shoppers can find everything from brand name chain stores to unique boutiques, accessories, home goods, electronics, and much more.

Though it may not be quite as large as some of the newer shopping centres in the area, Nakheel Mall is dedicated to creating a vibrant upscale shopping, dining and entertainment environment, focusing on being accessible and appealing to the whole family, with a wealth of shops and dining options.

This large chain of bookstores has locations all around the Arab world, in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. It is the best resource in town for books, electronics, accessories and office supplies. They also have the area's widest selection of English language books.

The Al-Qassim region is known for its dates, and the main market in Buraidah offers a spectacular variety of this sweet and chewy fruit year-round, though especially during the Annual Date Festival. An estimated 300,000 tonnes of dates are sold annually here, picked from 8 million palm trees in the region. Special seasonal dates are available and should not be missed.