Flying Over Saudi Arabia: A fantastic experience at Riyadh Season 2025
Riyadh Season 2025 continues to solidify its position as one of the world's leading entertainment destinations, offering visitors this year an exceptional experience called "Flying Over Saudi Arabia," the Kingdom's first 5D flight simulator. This event provides visitors with a unique opportunity to explore the geographical and cultural diversity of Saudi Arabia from a captivating aerial perspective, all without leaving their seats.
A complete sensory journey
The experience lasts for approximately seven minutes of non-stop excitement, not only showcasing panoramic views but also immersing the senses with advanced effects. The technology utilizes massive spherical screens surrounding the viewers, synchronized with dynamic seat movements that simulate the sensations of flight, landing, and aerial turns. To enhance realism, wind and water spray effects are incorporated, along with specially designed aromatic scents that match the locations depicted, such as the smell of rain or the fragrance of wildflowers in the mountains.
Exploring the Kingdom's Treasures
The journey takes participants on a breathtaking virtual tour of Saudi Arabia's most iconic landmarks, from the golden sand dunes of the Empty Quarter to the towering Sarawat Mountains and the turquoise shores of the Red Sea. The experience also highlights the beautiful contrast between ancient heritage sites and vibrant modern cities, reflecting the Kingdom's rich cultural and natural heritage.
Boosting tourism through technology
This event comes as part of the Kingdom's drive to invest in modern technology to serve the tourism and entertainment sector, in line with the goals of Vision 2030. Such interactive experiences help introduce visitors, both citizens and foreign tourists, to the Kingdom's vast tourism potential and encourage them to visit these sites in person. "Flying Over" is a model of edutainment that combines fun and knowledge.
Record numbers and increasing demand
In a related development, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), Advisor Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al-Sheikh, announced a new record, with Riyadh Season 2025 surpassing 11 million visitors since its launch. This impressive figure reflects the season's significant momentum and the diverse range of entertainment options catering to all age groups, from families and adventure enthusiasts to those seeking cultural and artistic events.
The season's events continue to offer renewed content including international theatrical performances, concerts, and diverse entertainment areas such as "Boulevard World" and "Winter Wonderland," making it an integrated tourist destination that enhances the quality of life and supports the local economy.
