DAMMAM: Families across three cities in Saudi Arabia left their devices at home and ventured out for in-person Netflix events.

The first event was held in Riyadh on Dec. 4, followed by Abha on Dec. 12 and finally, in Dammam on Friday.

Arab News spoke to two families who attended and expressed gratitude for the experience.

A native of India who has called Saudi Arabia home for the last 13 years, Nithya VijayaBhaskar was excited to return to the park after having not visited since COVID time.

“Today the climate is too cool, but they kept the heaters,” she told Arab News. “They have wonderful, wonderful seating arrangements and free popcorn for kids and so many games.