The Old Camel Market, situated approximately 30 kilometres north of Riyadh, is one of the largest such trading grounds on the Arabian Peninsula. This sprawling, dusty arena offers a direct encounter with an enduring tradition, where Bedouin traders assess, present and haggle over hundreds of dromedaries. The atmosphere is immersive and unfiltered, defined by the din of negotiation and the distinct, earthy scent of the animals. While the trading continues throughout the day, the activity peaks in the late afternoon. It is advisable to confirm its current location before visiting, as urban development has prompted relocations in the past.

Boulevard World is a flagship zone of the annual Riyadh Season, a large-scale entertainment festival typically running from October to March. This temporary theme park is conceived as a global tour, featuring elaborate pavilions and replicas of international landmarks that evoke destinations from Venice to Tokyo. Beyond the architectural simulations, the zone offers a condensed experience of global cultures through themed dining, shopping, and live performances. Centred around a vast artificial lagoon, it functions as a major attraction within the wider festival, which transforms the city with concerts, sporting events, and numerous other entertainment districts.

The native home to the Philippines’s largest known crocodile at nearly 20 metres in length, the Crocodile Park is an important breeding centre as well as a popular tourist attraction. There are picnic areas and activities like horse-riding offered too.