Arrive in Buraydah — the capital of the Qassim region, the agricultural and commercial heartland of central Saudi Arabia, set in the fertile Wadi Ar-Rumah. Head immediately to the famous Buraydah Camel Market — the largest camel market in the world, where thousands of camels are bought and sold daily, offering a vivid and authentic glimpse of traditional Arabian commerce and pastoral life. Overnight in Buraydah.
Morning at Buraydah’s extraordinary Dates Market — the Qassim region produces over 100 varieties of date and is Saudi Arabia’s most important date-growing region. The market explodes in August with the annual Date Festival, when millions of kilograms of fresh dates are auctioned. Visit the traditional villages of Mithnab and Al Ghat — beautifully preserved old agricultural villages with traditional mud-brick architecture, ancient falaj irrigation channels and date-palm groves. Overnight in Buraydah.
Drive to Ushaiger Heritage Village — a spectacular 4,000-year-old mud-brick village in the Najd plateau, remarkably well-preserved, with a labyrinth of narrow alleys, traditional homes with carved gypsum decorations, ancient mosques and the characteristic Najdi architectural style of high walls and central courtyards. Transfer to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport for onward travel.
Consists of thin, whole-wheat flatbread discs baked on a hot griddle and then soaked in a rich, meat, usually tender chicken or lamb, and vegetable stew; tomato paste, black lime (loomi), cardamom, cinnamon and cumin are added to spice up the dish.
A type of Middle Eastern cookie that comes in several traditional shapes and fillings; the most popular are the ones filled with dates; there are also sweet discs, as well as half moons filled with nuts, sugar and / or desiccated coconut.
Comprises dates that are soaked in water for about six to eight hours and then strained through a sieve, placed in a pot to be cooked on medium heat and mixed with whole wheat flour; butter or pure ghee is added until the dates and flour blend smoothly; usually served hot.
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