King's Cup Camel Races
2009-12-01 to 2010-02-28 A Favorite Local Event
The King's Cup Camel Race is an annual affair in Riyadh, held close to the international airport. Locals and tourists both enjoy the event. More than 2,000 riders compete, and most of them are young boys who have been trained in the art of riding these creatures since childhood. The stakes are rather high too, and the experience, overall, is not to be missed. But if you do miss it, try and catch one of the weekly races while you are in the city. These are held in the winter months.
Venue: King Khaled International Airport
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Phone: +966 1 221 1000
Fax: +966 1 221 1637
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The King Khaled International Airport is a slick architectural structure blending traditional Arab designs and practical requirements. It opened in 1984 and is located 22 kilometers north of Riyadh. The airport sees up to 14 million passengers a year and has two runways and four terminals - all the terminals are linked by walkways. All the terminals have a passenger help desk; a bank is located in Terminal 2, and ATMs in Terminals 2 and 3. The airport also has a mosque, a 24-hour hospital, and restaurant. If you need to rent a car, Hertz and Avis Budget provide their service at the airport, but keep in mind that women are not allowed to drive on public roads. You can also take any of the prepaid taxis with the airport logo on them - they run 24 hours a day.
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King's Cup Camel Races
Dec 1st, 2009 to Feb 28th, 2010
A Favorite Local Event
The King's Cup Camel Race is an annual affair in Riyadh, held close to the international airport. Locals and tourists both enjoy the event. More than 2,000 riders compete, and most of them are young boys who have been trained in the art of riding these creatures since childhood. The stakes are rather high too, and the experience, overall, is not to be missed. But if you do miss it, try and catch one of the weekly races while you are in the city. These are held in the winter months.
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