Flavors of Nations 2026

๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, February 10

โฐ From 4:00 p.m.

๐Ÿ“ Safaa Stadium

Flavors of Nations 2026 celebrates the rich diversity of the KAUST community, representing more than 120 countries and nationalities that call KAUST home. This vibrant cultural festival brings our community together to share traditions, food, music, and stories in one unforgettable evening.

Join us as we build on last yearโ€™s success and celebrate the cultures that shape life at KAUST.

What to Expect

 

 

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Country Exhibits and Cultural Showcases

Explore 35+ immersive country exhibits organized by continent zones and hosted by members of the KAUST community. Stroll through cultural booths, sample traditional dishes, discover heritage displays, and experience what makes each culture unique.

 

 

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Live Cultural Performances and Entertainment

Enjoy a lively program of music, dance, and cultural performances presented by the KAUST community. The evening will also feature high energy DJ sets that keep the celebration going throughout the night.

 

 

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Flavors of the World

Food lovers are in for a treat with 25+ food vendors and food trucks serving cuisines from around the globe. Enjoy everything from gourmet bites, fast food to coffee, and sweet treats.

 

 

 

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Carnival and Kidโ€™s Zone

Little ones can enjoy bouncy castles, human foosball and face painting, while guests of all ages can try their luck at Ring Toss, Basketball, Duck Hunt, and more. This year, we are also excited to bring in new attractions like bungee trampolines and a 100-meter zipline. 

Ticket Prices:  
  • 1 Ticket: 15 SAR (1 game)  
  • 4 Tickets: 40 SAR (4 games)  
  • Wristband: 80 SAR (unlimited games) 

 

 

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Raffle and Prizes

Donโ€™t miss the Flavors Raffle, featuring exciting prizes such as a classic car, 4-wheeler desert buggy, international airline tickets, hotel stays, restaurant vouchers, gift hampers, and more.

Keep an eye out for roaming game challenges! Win on the spot and walk away with prizes ranging from Lush products to cuddly toys and dining vouchers. 

  • he raffle is open to all KAUST ID holders, including Staff, Faculty, Students, and Service Provider.
  • Winner must be physically present when their name is announced.
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Event Tips and Helpful Information

To help everyone enjoy Flavors of Nations comfortably and sustainably, please keep the following in mind.

This is a pet-free event. We appreciate you keeping them safely at home.

 

This event will be photographed and recorded

The photos and videos may be shared on KAUSTโ€™s official websites and social media accounts. By attending, you consent to being photographed and recorded. If you prefer not to, please inform the media team.


 

 

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Reduce Waste

We encourage attendees to bring reusable food containers, utensils, and water bottles. Water refill stations will be available at the venue to support a low waste event.

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Transportation

A special event shuttle will be running every 5 minutes:โ€ฏ 

3:00 โ€“ 7:00 p.m.,โ€ฏTamimi Parking lot to Safaa Stadiumโ€ฏ 

7:00 p.m. โ€“ 10:00 p.m., Safaa Stadium to Tamimi parking lotโ€ฏ  

For daily commuters to Jeddah, lateโ€ฏwork-haul busesโ€ฏwill depart from Safaa Stadium at 9:30 p.m.  

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Bikes and Accessibility

Community members are encouraged to consider walking, biking, or using shared transportation where possible. Additional bike parking will be provided near the stadium to support sustainable commuting.

Countries Registered So Far

Discover the countries that have confirmed participation in Flavors of Nations 2026. This list will continue to grow as more community members register.

Get Involved

 

 

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Be a Country Lead

We invite passionate community members to sign up as Country Leads and represent their country through food, interactive booths, games, crafts, and creative displays. Country Leads play an important role in bringing their communities together and shaping the festival experience.

 

Register Here
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Sign up for Cultural Performances

All attendees look forward to a night of colorful music and dance performed by our community, along with a high-energy DJ set from the Ministry of DJs. This is your opportunity to perform and showcase a dance, talent, storytelling, song, fashion parade, or any other form of entertainment from your nation's culture.

Registration Closed

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Volunteer

Flavors of Nations is powered by generous and energetic volunteers. Be one of our enthusiastic volunteers and be instrumental in making it a successful and memorable event. Roles include crowd management, event marshals, stage support, managing the Lost & Found booth, and so on. 

Registration Closed

Register Here

Thank you for helping us create a welcoming, thoughtful, and environmentally responsible Flavors of Nations 2026 experience for the KAUST community. 

For enquiries, please email community.events@kaust.edu.sa

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