Set against the dramatic landscape overlooking Wadi Safar, the program blends history and environment, offering a calm yet engaging escape that reflects the deep relationship between people, land, and tradition in central Arabia.

Open daily from early evening until midnight, Minzal creates a timeless atmosphere where guests can explore Saudi customs through poetry, oral narratives, scenic viewpoints, and cuisine inspired by generations of local knowledge.

The experience is designed to feel organic and lived-in, allowing visitors to move freely between spaces that reflect different aspects of traditional life while enjoying modern comforts and thoughtful design elements.

Running until mid-February, Minzal offers a diverse range of activities including horseback riding, falconry, archery, and astronomy, alongside curated cafes, restaurants, and retail spaces that add a contemporary dimension.

Each element is carefully integrated to ensure authenticity remains central, while still appealing to international visitors seeking meaningful cultural engagement rather than surface-level tourism.

The program is divided into four main zones, each highlighting a distinct dimension of Diriyah’s historical and cultural legacy, encouraging exploration through participation rather than observation.

The Al-Uloom zone focuses on craftsmanship, where leather-working, carpet-weaving, and wood-working demonstrate skills that once supported everyday life and trade across the region.

Nearby, the Sloom experience centers on Saudi hospitality, offering insights into coffee traditions, desert plants, fire-lighting practices, camel-milking, and tent-making that shaped nomadic and settled communities alike.

For those drawn to movement and skill, the Faris Al-Badiyah experience brings equestrian heritage to life through horse riding and archery, emphasizing values of discipline, balance, and respect for animals.

The falconry zone introduces visitors to one of the most iconic aspects of Arabian culture, teaching the traditions, ethics, and techniques associated with hunting alongside trained falcons.

As night falls, the Al-Mushrif zone offers a quieter experience, with stargazing under clear desert skies that reflects how astronomy once guided travel, agriculture, and seasonal rhythms.

Minzal’s setting allows visitors to slow down and reconnect with nature, reinforcing Diriyah’s role as a place where geography and history have always been deeply intertwined.

Beyond entertainment, the program contributes to cultural education by presenting heritage as a living, evolving practice rather than a static display of the past.

Diriyah Season as a whole positions the area as a global destination for heritage tourism, drawing attention to sites that once served as political, cultural, and social centers of the region.

Minzal complements this vision by focusing on everyday life, offering intimate encounters with traditions that shaped community values and collective memory.

The experience reflects a broader national effort to preserve heritage while aligning it with contemporary standards of design, sustainability, and visitor engagement.

By combining Najdi authenticity with innovation, Minzal demonstrates how cultural preservation can coexist with modern development and international appeal.

As Riyadh continues to expand its cultural landscape, Minzal stands out as a space that honors the past while inviting dialogue with the present.

For visitors, the program offers not just activities, but a deeper understanding of how heritage continues to inform identity, creativity, and belonging in today’s Saudi Arabia.

According to the Saudi Press Agency, the regulations are informed by the latest research, international best practices, and lessons from previous hunting seasons, ensuring a modern, science-driven approach to wildlife management. Only species officially listed on the center’s website and the Fitri platform may be hunted, while endangered species remain fully protected.

Licensed hunters and falconers, registered with the Saudi Falcons Club, are required to obtain permits through the Fitri platform, reinforcing a structured, responsible approach to hunting. The rules also safeguard sensitive areas, prohibiting hunting in urban regions, residential neighborhoods, farms, military or industrial zones, and mega projects such as Neom, Qiddiya, and The Red Sea Project. Coastal regions are similarly protected, with hunting banned up to 20 kilometers inland.

Sustainable hunting methods are encouraged, with prohibited practices including shotguns, nets, electronic lures, and any techniques that capture multiple birds at once. Violators face legal action enforced by the Ministry of Interior’s Special Forces for Environmental Security in close coordination with the National Center for Wildlife.

Mohammed Qurban, CEO of the center, highlighted the progress of Saudi Arabia’s regulated hunting program: “Since its introduction in 2021, the Kingdom has continuously refined its hunting system, promoting sustainability and raising awareness among hunters. This demonstrates a growing national commitment to protecting natural resources and supporting ecological balance.”

Saudi Arabia’s efforts have gained international recognition. The center was recently awarded the Migratory Species Champion Award, highlighting the Kingdom’s leadership in combating illegal hunting and trade of migratory species across Southwest Asia.

“These achievements underscore Saudi Arabia’s pivotal role in global conservation efforts,” Qurban added. “By regulating hunting and encouraging responsible practices, we are protecting wildlife while enabling sustainable enjoyment of traditional activities.”

The initiative forms part of the Kingdom’s broader environmental vision under Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative, which aim to combine economic growth with ecological stewardship. Through these efforts, Saudi Arabia is not only preserving its natural heritage but also positioning itself as a global model for sustainable wildlife management and conservation.