Wear your stretchy pants and loose abayas, cause you will want to eat here.
The Esports World Cup has been in full swing with exciting matches and jaw-dropping finales.
The hubble and bubble has got our appetites going so its a good thing that there is a free Esports World Cup street food festival happening at Boulevard City.
The festival, a collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, has been serving traditional Saudi cuisine from each region of the sprawling Kingdom.
That’s right, you will be able sample authentic flavors from across Saudi without ever leaving the capital city.
Already salivating? Us, too! Here is everything to know about the delicious festival.
Esports World Cup street food festival
Get ready to feast, Riyadh. The Culinary Arts Commission is bringing the heat with this street food festival that’s all about bold flavors and local favorites. From sizzling snacks to must-try bites, it’s a tasty celebration of Saudi street food at its finest, and your taste buds are invited.
Esports World Cup street food festival location
The food festival has been erected all golden and pretty inside Boulevard Studios in Boulevard City. If you hit the STC Gaming Hall, you have walked too far.
Esports World Cup street food festival dates and time
The foodie fest is set to end on Friday, July 25. Until then, you can chow down from 6pm to 1am.
Esports World Cup street food festival tickets
The all-things-food-celebrations does not require any tickets. Charges for the food itself may apply.
Esports World Cup street food festival: What to expect?
Riyadh’s new street food festival is a full-on flavor tour. Wander through pavilions serving up everything from saleeg and qursan to haneeth and kabsa, all crafted by top Saudi chefs repping every region. Sip on local drinks, snack on dates, catch live cooking in action, and don’t miss the Saudi coffee (it’s a must). Oh, and there’s even a chef-led ice cream cart with five Saudi-inspired flavors to cool you down. Summer never tasted this good.
Esports World Cup
The Esports World Cup, often abbreviated to EWC, has been in full swing since its inauguration last week. Taking over Boulevard City, Hittin, the championship has brought over 200 teams, 2000+ players, and some of the most beloved games in the world including one of the oldest strategy games, Chess. In addition to the gaming fun, there is also the Riyadh Film Music Festival which is back for the world cup. The loudest afterparty in the city, AFT_r has also made a bopping comeback.
Free. Until Fri Jul 25. Boulevard Studios, Boulevard City, Hittin, @mocculinary.
