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Buraidah Date City
Morning auctions during one of the world’s largest date festivals.
Qassim · 4 km from centreAug – Sep
Qassim
القصيمQassim’s cities of Buraidah and Unaizah are famous for dates, Najdi cooking and beautifully kept heritage quarters.
Best time to visitAug – Sep · Nov – Mar
Recommended stay1–2 days
Weather10–24°C in winter
Destination typeHeartland
Popular forBuraidah dates, Unaizah heritage, Najdi cuisine
Nearest airportPrince Naif bin Abdulaziz (ELQ)
Things to do
What you can do in Qassim
Attractions
The places to see
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Heritage
Unaizah Old Town
Restored Najdi houses and the Al-Musawkaf souq.
Qassim · 32 km from centreOpen daily
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Museum
Al Bassam Heritage House
A family house turned museum of Najdi domestic life.
Qassim · 32 km from centre4pm – 10pm
Where to stay
Where to stay nearby
We’re still curating stays here
Most visitors base themselves in Riyadh — 2h 30m away.
Tours & experiences
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Bookable tours for Qassim are coming soon.
Suggested itineraries
How to spend your time
Day 1The highlights
09:00Buraidah Date City
12:30Lunch with local dishes
15:00Unaizah Old Town
18:00Al Bassam Heritage House
Travel information
Getting to Qassim
By airPrince Naif bin Abdulaziz (ELQ) · 20 min
By trainSAR North line · Riyadh 2h
By roadRiyadh 3h 30m · Hail 3h
Getting around locallyTaxis and car rental
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