Dakar Village: Jeddah dressed for the rally

December 31 ^st 2020 - 16:13 [GMT + 3]

With just a few days to go before the drivers and crews battle it out on the tracks and in the dunes, the Dakar Village systematically marks an important meeting of conviviality for all and provides an opportunity to experience what the Dakar is all about. This year the Village will be installed along the Red Sea for three days, precisely on the North Corniche of Jeddah.

The 6,000m² site is built for fostering encounters between the rally participants and the public. The Dakar Village is a great occasion for visitors to attend autograph sessions with the competitors, demonstrations and various activities designed to get the spectators into the race in their own way.  Visitors will be able try their hand behind the wheel thanks to virtual reality and a driving simulator. They will also have the chance to discover the Dakar Museum where cars from the Dakar’s past and future will be on display. The organisers have also thought about children who will have a go with pedal cars on their very own circuit. At night, the Dakar Village will transform into an open-air theatre for a spectacular show featuring Saudi rider Shadi Al Daheri. The Dakar partners (Motul, BF Goodrich, Aquafina, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Honda, Red Bull, Rebellion, Kärcher, DExt Official Dakar Shop) will be present in the village for the three days with games and quizzes as well as thousands of prizes to be won.
 
Dakar Village hours (Free admission)

• Thursday 2 January: 4 pm – 12 am

• Friday 3 January: 4 pm – 12 am

• Saturday 4 January: 3 pm – 12 am
 
Dakar podium 

• Saturday 4 January: 4 pm – 10 am