Al Rams Car Show 2025: 80,000 Visitors and 570 Classic and Custom Masterpieces Turn Qatif into a Car Enthusiast Capital

The Al Rams Car Show 2025 concluded its fourth edition by reaffirming its status as one of the largest and most important gatherings for car enthusiasts in the Eastern Province, after successfully attracting more than 80,000 visitors over three days and offering a rare visual showcase of 570 classic, luxury, and modified cars, all carefully selected from over 1,100 participation requests.

Al Rams Car Show 2025: From enthusiasts’ meet‑up to a major public event

The Al Rams car show in Qatif has evolved into an annual date eagerly awaited by car lovers of all ages, having established itself as the largest open platform in the Eastern Province for tuners and owners of classic and rare vehicles. The fourth edition was held under the supervision of the local office of the Ministry of Sports, giving it an official organizational character alongside the youthful spirit that dominates the event.

The number of visitors, which exceeded 80,000 people, not only reflects the popularity of the show, but also reveals the depth of passion for car culture in the Kingdom and how capable such events are of bringing together families, young people, professionals, and photographers in a single space.

570 carefully selected cars: a stage for rare classics and high‑end builds
One of the secrets behind Al Rams’ success this year was the meticulous selection of participating vehicles; the organizing committee received more than 1,100 applications, but the display areas hosted only 570 cars, which means the filtering level was high to ensure a distinctive visual experience for visitors.

Unprecedented diversity in vehicle types

• Rare classic cars from decades past, painstakingly restored to appear in their original or near‑original condition.

• Modern luxury cars representing the latest in automotive comfort and technology.

• Modified sports cars with high‑performance upgrades, from suspension and exhaust modifications to engine, wheel, and tyre upgrades.

This mix created a top‑level artistic and engineering competition; the goal was not just to park beautiful cars on display, but to showcase the quality of restoration and modification work. Specialist judging panels oversaw the evaluation of entries based on criteria such as rarity, condition, and execution quality.

Blending entertainment and culture: car show or open‑air museum?
Al Rams was not just a space where cars were lined up in neat rows; it succeeded in presenting itself as a complete visual and cultural experience.

A rich visual experience

• A blend that combined the “grandeur of machines” with miniature artistic models, making the venue feel like a living museum of cars and car culture.

• Opportunities for car photographers and hobbyists to create standout visual content, from night shots between the lights to close‑up details of classic and modified builds.

• Direct interaction between visitors and car owners, listening to the story behind each project: how the restoration started, how long it took, and what challenges the owner faced sourcing rare parts.

Through this blend of entertainment and cultural depth, Al Rams evolved into a living platform that documents automotive memory, especially the models tied to the childhoods and memories of entire generations in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.

Economic and tourism impact: more than just a car display
The impact of the Al Rams show did not stop at visual enjoyment; it extended to supporting economic and tourism activity in the area.

Direct support for car‑related industries

• Providing a prime platform for craftsmen specializing in car modification, specialist workshops, and suppliers of rare spare parts to present their work and services to a highly targeted audience.

• Offering an opportunity for companies working in accessories, car care (detailing, paint protection, PPF), and lifestyle products (apparel, models, gifts) to introduce themselves.

• Highlighting young talents in mechanics, design, and paint – something the organizing committee stressed it is committed to supporting through this cultural event.

All of this reinforces Qatif’s position as a tourism and motorsport hub in the Eastern Province and gives a positive impression of how specialized events can stimulate multiple service and trade sectors in a short period of time.

Boom in restaurants and surrounding services
At the local economic level, the area surrounding the showgrounds saw a clear increase in footfall at restaurants, cafés, and service facilities provided by the organizers, including organized parking, seating areas, and various kiosks.

This temporary boom shows how a professionally organized car event can become a lever for the hospitality and services sector, especially when it brings in visitors from outside the city together with local residents at the same time.

Interactive road‑safety zones: car passion with a message of responsibility
Another strength of Al Rams is that it did not stop at entertainment; it brought road‑safety and safe‑driving awareness into the heart of the experience.

Road safety at the core of the event

• Dedicated zones for awareness on road‑safety requirements, such as the importance of wearing seat belts, watching speeds, and avoiding phone use while driving.

• Educational materials aimed especially at younger attendees, since a large portion of the audience belongs to the tuning and performance‑enthusiast segment.

• Spaces for dialogue between the public and relevant bodies, reinforcing the link between love of cars and a culture of responsible, not reckless, driving.

In this way, Al Rams succeeded in offering a model to follow: a major car event that does not glorify irresponsible stunts, but channels passion into supporting a culture of safety on the roads.

Family‑ and child‑friendly spaces: an event for all ages
The organizers clearly understood that the key to any successful mass event in the Kingdom today is to be family‑friendly, and this was evident in how the visitor experience was designed.

A complete family experience

• Play areas designed specifically for children, allowing them to enjoy themselves in a safe environment while adults move between the cars.

• A comfortable setting for families, with seating, walking paths, and services that make spending several hours at the show practical rather than exhausting.

This approach makes Al Rams more than just a gathering for hardcore car fans; it turns it into a full family outing, increasing social acceptance of such events and encouraging families to return in future editions.

Al Rams as a new benchmark for automotive events

The public and organizational success achieved by the fourth edition of Al Rams places an even greater responsibility on it for the future; it now stands as a benchmark for organizing car events at the national level.

Such events:

• Enhance the Kingdom’s image as an emerging destination for car tourism and automotive culture.

• Build networks between car owners, official bodies, and private companies.

• Inspire other event organizers to raise their standards and integrate cultural and educational dimensions alongside entertainment.

With global interest in car‑related visual content continuing to grow, these platforms are expected to become even more important in the coming years as incubators for content that is shared across social networks to audiences worldwide.

Key achievements of Al Rams 2025

• More than 80,000 visitors over three days, cementing its status as one of the largest car gatherings in the Eastern Province.

• Participation of 570 carefully selected vehicles out of around 1,100 applications, covering classics, modern luxury cars, and high‑performance modified builds.

• A successful blend of entertainment and visual culture through rare cars, artistic models, and standout restoration and tuning projects.

• A clear economic impact for craftsmen, tuning shops, spare‑parts outlets, service providers, restaurants, and cafés in the surrounding area.

• Dedicated road‑safety awareness zones and children’s play areas, turning the event into a mix of passion, responsibility, and a complete family experience.