The 8-day-long event was hosted at the city’s R2 Ground in BKC.
Saudi’s national tourism brand, ‘Saudi Welcome to Arabia’, kickstarted its first-ever immersive event ‘Spectacular Saudi’ in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The event was hosted at the city’s R2 Ground in BKC, the 8-day-long event began with an exclusive VIP showcase on September 24.
The attendees walked through the curated exhibits such as the ‘mountains and mirrors’ display, inspired by the iconic Maraya Hall in Alula, and enjoyed the ‘360 Selfie Corner’. The VIP guests also had the opportunity to apply for their Saudi visas by simply presenting a valid Mastercard or Visa credit card and prep for their forthcoming visits to Saudi, with exclusive travel deals and packages.
The VIP preview brought together the very best of Indian cinema, business, sports, and fashion; giving them a sneak peek into Saudi’s warm hospitality, iconic experiences, and culture. Welcoming popular personalities from the film industry like Vicky Kaushal, Shraddha Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, Arjun Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, and Suniel Shetty, among others; each experience offered an interactive element starting with traditional coffee, dates, and Bakhour.
Renowned fashion designers like Gaurav Gupta and JJ alongside legendary sportspeople like Sania Mirza, Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu, and Mary Kom explored the immersive exhibits, taking in the Saudi wonders on display. Business tycoons and industrialists including Yash Birla and Suketu Shah were also at the exclusive showcase.
