The Formula E-Prix occupied Ad Diriyah, as early bird fans swarmed in to take advantage of the fantastic Allianz E-Village, a place that transforms you into other dimensions with the high-tech virtual reality games, before the races and concerts started.
For those who don’t know, the Formula E is a racing series that only uses electrically powered cars, sustainable yet fast and furious. Saudi Arabia signed a deal this year to host the Formula E-prix for the next 10 years, and ever since the event launched yesterday, everyone’s hearts were racing as well.
Jaguar, Audi, Porsche and many other huge automobile companies were contesting their environmentally friendly cars, in addition to the out-of-this-world tech entertainment, the delectable culinary options, the rich cultural UNESCO Heritage site, the occasion was truly a legendary one.
The scene was humming with enthusiasm as both Saudis and foreigners alike were mixing, mingling, and just making the most of the event.
With Vision 2030 coming into full action, this happening is probably considered to be one of the highlights of the year to Saudi citizens, residents, and foreign visitors. The first of its kind in the kingdom, the exhilaration was undeniable – and not just because some of the biggest names in the music industry were performing, as Latin pop megastar Enrique Iglesias and R&B sensation Jason Derulo launched the event yesterday.
“Saudi what’s up! This is a dream come true for me,” exclaimed Jason Derulo as reported by Arab News, “Since we’re in Saudi Arabia, I want to do things a little different,” he continued as the crowd went wild. He then went on to give the first performance of a new song, saying that his mother taught him that he was never to visit a new country with nothing in hand.
Consequently, twitter blew up in flames while Saudi fans experienced their favourite artists perform live:
Fans were pretty excited for the event:
#فورمولا_اي_الدرعيه #AdDiriyahEPrix
— #InteristiSiamoNoi (@Interistiteamo) 13 décembre 2018
I just love MY COUNTRY!!!!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/GOh4Zh9y85
#AdDiriyahEPrix For the 1st time I’m actually excited to spend my weekend in #riyadh #فعاليات_فورملا_إي_الدرعية pic.twitter.com/3Ow2Uo4nAD
— Lama Jamal (@LamaAljohar) 14 décembre 2018
#فعاليات_فورملا_إي_الدرعية #AdDiriyahEPrix @JesonDerulo
— رحاب خالد (@Ra7bon) 14 décembre 2018
i finally got the chance to take this kind of picture here in riyadh
Thank you @AbdulazizTF pic.twitter.com/j2nf8LjJli
Some were up from the early morning anticipating Enrique:
#فورمولا_إي_الدرعية I can't wait to see enriquepic.twitter.com/iMWWjRYh5b
— sus (@sus_bdr) 12 décembre 2018
Even people around the world chimed in:
Ticket to Saudi Arabia#ماذا_ينقصك_بهذه_اللحظه
— ERain - إيرين الكورية (@saudiyoutuber) 5 décembre 2018
Heart broken#فورمولاايالدرعيه
— Abeer Alfuraydi(@BER0000) 13 décembre 2018
Some fans even had the chance to take pictures with the Spanish superstar:
that should be me#enriqueiglesias #EnriqueInSaudiArabia #EnriqueWorldTour2018 @enriqueiglesias pic.twitter.com/a88Bcvc4Rp
— Amna drew(@Amnadrew1) 13 décembre 2018
Other Saudis were pretty excited for the upcoming events:
I'm so excited to see David Guetta in Saudi Arabia.
— I'M QUEEN - MAHA (@queen_almaha199) 13 décembre 2018
It will be great days for me
@davidguetta
#فعاليات_فورملا_اي_الدرعية #AdDiriyahEPrix pic.twitter.com/tIRuXNBq46
Check out what the concerts and the rest of the event looked like:
Today was an awesome day thank you to everyone who worked on this event. see you tomorrow and Saturday #AdDiriyahEPrix #فعاليات_فورملا_إي_الدرعية pic.twitter.com/Wkr765vAEB
— Saud Aldakhil (@tharmadawe) 13 décembre 2018
What a wonderful performance that was last night! Jason Derulo and Enrique Iglesias in Riyadh.. Still can't believe it! And look at the size of that stage. It is just massive! Two more days of this#AdDiriyahEPrix #FormulaE pic.twitter.com/wm5uz2Lh2L
— Ali@Ink184) 14 décembre 2018
Here's Enrique Iglesias and the crowd at Saudi Arabia's #AdDiriyahEPrix. #فورمولا_إي_الدرعية pic.twitter.com/qvtfcYlFgL
— About Her (@AboutHerOFCL) 13 décembre 2018
International sensation Enrique Iglesias is performing now at the #AdDiriyahEPrix!#فورمولا_إي_الدرعية pic.twitter.com/KOLcd7rHJt
— About Her (@AboutHerOFCL) 13 décembre 2018
Happening Now: Jason Derulo takes the stage and electrifies the crowd at the #AdDiriyahEPrix.#فورمولا_إي_الدرعية pic.twitter.com/vzZQe8m2J3
— About Her (@AboutHerOFCL) 13 décembre 2018
More snaps from the #AdDiriyahEPrix, ongoing for the rest of the weekend! #فورمولا_إي_الدرعية pic.twitter.com/Cyf8LkvPdr
— About Her (@AboutHerOFCL) 13 décembre 2018
To keep the celebrations up to par, the legendary Black Eyed Peas and regional superstar Amr Diab will be the performing today. Followed tomorrow by internationally renowned party DJ, David Guetta, and everyone’s favourite pop rock band, One Republic. Who’s ready to sing along to Apologize at the top of their lungs?
And for people having major FOMO, don’t worry because this guy says it all:
#فعاليات_فورملا_اي_الدرعية #AdDiriyahEPrix
— سعد المطيري (@alzaeem610) 13 décembre 2018
Formula E will be held in Saudi Arabia for the next 10 years, so don’t worry if you don’t attend it this time pic.twitter.com/37fr59ZzZU
