Buraydah in Al-Qassim sits in the middle of Saudi Arabia's date country, and its market is the largest date market in the world. In the harvest season from August to October, pickup trucks loaded with dates queue from early morning and auctioneers sell lot after lot in the open yards. Around 45,000 tonnes change hands in a season, with Sukkari dates from Qassim among the most prized. The annual Buraydah Date Festival turns the trade into a public event with displays, competitions and food stalls. Come early in the morning during harvest to see the auctions at their busiest.

Al-Bassam House in Unaizah is one of the best-preserved traditional houses of the Qassim region. Built in the mid-20th century for a merchant family, the large mud-brick house has a pillared courtyard, carved and painted doors and separate quarters for guests and family. It is used for heritage events and craft displays.