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The best area to stay in Gassim is Buraydah, particularly around King Abdullah Road and the surrounding districts.Buraydah is the capital city of the Al-Qassim Region, offering the widest selection of accommodation, dining, and shopping options. King Abdullah Road is a major thoroughfare, and staying near it provides convenient access to various amenities and attractions. You'll find many modern hotels, shopping centres, and restaurants dotted along or just off this main road.For business travellers, staying near King Abdullah Road is highly practical. Its central location provides easy access to key business districts and government offices, reducing travel time between meetings. Many hotels in this area also offer well-equipped business centres and meeting facilities, suiting professional needs.Families will find the areas surrounding King Abdullah Road suitable due to the proximity to larger shopping malls, which often include entertainment options and a variety of dining choices that cater to all ages.

The best time to visit Al Gassim for pleasant weather is during the cooler months, from October to March.During this period, temperatures are much more comfortable for exploring. You'll find daytime highs typically ranging from the mid-20s to low 30s Celsius, making it ideal for outdoor activities like visiting the Al Qassim National Museum or exploring the bustling date markets. Evenings are pleasantly cool, often dropping to the mid-teens, superb for enjoying a traditional Saudi meal outdoors.For those planning to attend the famous Buraidah Date Festival, which is one of the largest in the world, August and September are the months to aim for. While it's hotter then, the festival offers a unique cultural experience centered around the region's most celebrated crop.