From picnics in parks to glamping in the desert, here are some fun adventures you can experience with your family this holy season.
With the holy month of Ramadan approaching, the focus is on family time and what better place for that than the beautiful outdoors? Here is our list of family-friendly places and activities that will guarantee to make this season a special one for all.
The Saudi landscape offers for many unforgettable family experiences with an array of desert activities and cool staycations, all under the warm summer sky.
KAN YA MA KAN: A glamping experience
@kymk.sa / www.kymkan.com
Kan Ya Ma Kan translates to ‘the beginning of a new story‘ and this is exactly how its local owner, a France-certified chef, wants you to experience his camp: a place where you can create your own special memory and always carry it in your heart. The gorgeous site is glamorous while staying in symbiosis with its surroundings. You can watch the stars with the telescope, practice yoga, try guided art or games, chill in the hammocks, watch outdoor films and get involved in their social kitchen concept. The camp moves to a different outdoor location every season to take advantage of the myriad desert landscapes.
THE VALLEY RESORT: Oasis in the desert
@thevalleyresort
A relaxing getaway in the heart of a valley consisting of independent villas with fully-equipped kitchens (food delivery options available too) and entertainment areas, the Valley Resort is a place where you can relax and recuperate. You can also use this venue to celebrate and host big family gatherings, lively iftars, and quiet sohoor. The resort is nestled in a valley surrounded by tall rock formations and sand. There are BBQ stands and spacious outdoor majlis area. The tranquillity might only be disturbed by the voices of your kids in the private pool.
SNAKY RIVER & RINGING BIRDS LAKE PARK
Picnics in nature
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The 120-km long valley called Wadi Hanifah which cuts through Riyadh has created a flourishing ecosystem of its own that is perfect for family exploration and picnics. Located in the west of the capital, the Snaky River is the continuation of the Wadi Hanifah towards the Ringing Birds Lake Park. In the current season, the Wadi wetlands create the perfect spot for recreational activities and bird watching due to the seasonal migrations. In the park, visitors can navigate the paved walkways, relax by the two waterfalls, enjoy the dedicated sitting and picnic areas, cycle, and hike. The view of the islands with the echoes of the birds at sunset is something that will never be forgotten.
GLAMPING SAUDI: A bespoke experience
@glampingsaudi
Started by its founder who realised that the modern life was slowly changing the natural relationship between people and the desert, Glamping Saudi encourages people to connect with nature without compromising comfort. The company provides all the creature comforts: from comfy sofas and lush carpeting, fuzzy blankets, tealights and candles, a fire pit, yummy treats, and desert projectors. You can create a space perfect for a fabulous family experience in a spot of your choice. They have specials organized for Ramadan too so it makes for a perfect family experience in the outdoors of Riyadh.
SAV VOYAGE: The active break
@savvoyage / salla.sa
Sav Voyage offers active holidays with different themes to suit different family needs. Popular among their activities for families are horseback riding, Ammariyah hikes, Thumama Park rock exploration, and biking and archery in Ad Diriyah. They offer meticulously planned trips with all the equipment and meals included to help you discover areas in Riyadh that are considered as off the beaten path. The trips are tailored to make you not only fall in love but learn more about the surroundings and be fully active this Ramadan with the family.
We hope that these ideas will encourage you to rest, reflect, make lots of new memories, and spend quality family time in this beautiful desert we call home.
