Feeling peckish? The Saudi Culinary Arts Commission has heard the tummy gurgles and is launching Al Qatif Street Food Festival.
The debut festival will not only be a flavor tour of the different Saudi regions, but also free to enter.
The ten-day celebration of all-things-food will fire all cylinders from today, Sunday, December 21 and will take over Al Qatif in the Eastern Province.
The street food festival is all about the diversity of Saudi cuisine in a fun and lively atmosphere.
So, prep your stomachs and dress as warmly as possible. Here is everything to know about the foodie affair.
Al Qatif Street Food Festival 2025
The first-ever festival of its kind, Al Qatif will come alive with the tempting aromas and flavors of Saudi cuisine in a celebration of culture. Get ready to discover the rich heritage in a family-friendly environment complete with activities.
Al Qatif Street Food Festival 2025 location
The Al Qatif flavor explosion will light up the tourist destination of Alramis Wasat Alawamiah.
Al Qatif Street Food Festival 2025 dates and times
For the coming week, Eastern Province residents are going to stuff themselves as the street food festival starts from today, Thursday, December 21 and end on Tuesday, December 30. Gates will open from 4pm and close at 11.55pm daily.
Al Qatif Street Food Festival 2025 tickets
All you have to do to enter the festival grounds is book your free ticket on webook.com.
What to expect at the Al Qatif Street Food Festival 2025
Al Qatif Street Food Festival offers a lively mix of culture and cuisine, celebrating traditional Saudi cooking through live demonstrations that showcase authentic skills and techniques. Spread across six themed pavilions, the festival takes visitors on a flavorful journey through the diversity of Saudi dishes and drinks, with cultural activities woven in to create a fun, hands on experience where guests can explore, learn, and taste the Kingdom’s rich culinary heritage.
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Free. 4pm-11.55pm. Thu Dec 21-Tue Dec 30. Alramis Wasat Alawamiah, Al Qatif, webook.com.
