Al-Bujairi District

Along the banks of Wadi Hanifah, in the heart of historic Diriyah, lies Al-Bujairi District, a lively destination that blends the charm of the past with the vibrancy of the present. Born from humble mudbrick houses, palm groves, and freshwater wells, this historic district grew over time to become a symbol of culture and knowledge, a meeting point where history and inspiration intertwine. From the founding of the First Saudi State, Imam Mohammad bin Saud recognized that progress begins with knowledge. He chose Al-Bujairi District as a beacon of culture and a home for scholars, nurturing an environment where learning flourished and enriched society with wisdom and awareness. Since then, Al-Bujairi has been the cultural and intellectual heart of Diriyah, the cradle of a educational and cultural renaissance that the state's leaders supported and sustained with generosity. Today, Al-Bujairi District embodies the spirit of history in a contemporary form. It proudly hosts the Diriyah Storytelling Festival, an immersive literary and cultural experience that revives Diriyah’s heritage as a place of international knowledge exchange and debate. Opening new horizons for learning that rediscover authentic cultural roots at a long-established historical cross-roads, where scholars, pilgrims and those on the fabled silk-road passed before.