Uber has released data on the most popular destinations visited by riders during Riyadh Season in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. According to the ride-hailing app’s statistics, Boulevard Riyadh City was the most popular destination, with over 70,000 riders taking trips there between October 21, 2022 and March 02, 2023, accounting for 50% of all Riyadh Season journeys taken via the app.
Riyadh Front was the second most visited destination, followed by Winter Wonderland, Riyadh Zoo, and Al Murabba. Other popular Riyadh Season destinations include Groves & Little Riyadh, Qariat Zaman, Suwaidi Park, Riyadh Imagination Park, Riyadh Sky, Souq Al-Zal, Via Riyadh, and Fan Festival, all of which were frequently visited by riders in the Kingdom. In total, over 132 days, 141,000 riders made 170,000 trips via the Uber app during Riyadh Season, according to Saudi Gazette.
Norhen Ali, Head of Communications for the Middle East and North Africa at Uber, noted that the data reflects a growing desire for entertaining leisure experiences that bring families and communities together, highlighting the appeal of Riyadh Season and the city’s attractions.
Ali also emphasized Uber’s commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s growth and development in alignment with Vision 2030, by providing reliable, safe, and comfortable transportation options.