Ready for the new week, Riyadh? Great, so are we. Every week in Riyadh comes with bigger, better, and tastier experiences, and we can’t wait to help you sort out this week’s plans, here are our top picks for things to do in Riyadh right now.
Attend the Leap Tech exhibtion
Leap 2022 is a tech exhibition happening here in Riyadh with over 300 international speakers, 700 exhibitors, and an estimated 40,000 attendees. There will also be six conferences happening on topics ranging from sustainability to the future of A.I.
February 1-3. onegiantleap.com
Chill out at Aseel Garden
Aseel Resort seems to be one of the prettiest places in Riyadh. It has gorgeous palm trees, lush greenery and mood lighting to really get you to calm down. The guest lounge is really photogenic, so you can take a sip and a pic for the ‘gram and get away from it all. Feel a little hungry? It serves good burgers and steaks too, munch on that.
Minimum charge SAR50. Open Sun-Thu 5pm-1am. Fri-Sat 5pm-2am. Wadi Hanifa Road, Riyadh, aseelresorts.com/ (055 7022 222).
Dine in at the lovely Calamantia
As the weather cools down again, we’re all looking for tasty restaurants with alluring outdoor seating areas. Calamantia has a gorgeous alfresco experience, and if you get chilly, it has table-side heaters so you can enjoy your sweet treats just how you like them. Speaking of treats, Calamnatia also serves a great kunafa cake that’s simply a must-try.
Open daily 6pm-1.30am. Prince Mashari Ibn Abdulaziz Road, As Sulimaniyah, instagram.com/calamantina.ksa
Eat dinner with a show at Billionaire Riyadh
Luxury restaurant brand Billionaire, founded by Formula 1 legend Flavio Briatore, is famous for its signature entertainment, and it is now bringing that to the capital. It recently hosted the world-famous DJ David Guetta, and it’s now welcoming other great singers and dancers. Have some fun at jazz night on Sunday (or as Billionaire calls them Suitdays), dress to impress.
January 30. Open daily 6pm-1am. Dabab Street, Sulaimaniya billionairesociety.com.
Enjoy the last few days of Al Athriyah
If you enjoy bopping your head to a little music while you enjoy a luxury high-end meal from an international restaurant, this Riyadh Season zone is for you. Exclusive musical performances, retail shops that reflect the cultural heritage of Saudi Arabia, and so much more await you.
Until January 31. 6pm-midnight. Banban District, tickets.riyadhseason.sa
Go to the newly opened The View mall
The View boasts more than 170 international and local brand names, covering fashion, beauty and lifestyle. The list of shops includes sportswear at Adidas, kidswear at Ziddy, Scandanavian brand LÄTT LIV, denim clothing from Levi’s, casualwear from Aéropostale and many more. Shop till you drop.
Open daily 10am-11pm. King Abdulaziz Road, mall.arabiancentres.com
Live the Squid Game experience with Riyadh Season
Riyadh Season just keeps on giving. This time around we have an exciting Squid Game event happening at Boulevard Riyadh City. Squid Game is the global smash that became one of Netflix’s biggest hits of all time and is one of Saudi Arabia’s top watched shows of all time. Dress in the iconic green tracksuits and enjoy. This experience gets the green light from us.
SAR230. Until March 31. 1pm-1am. Boulevard Riyadh City, riyadhseason.sa
Shop for some pre-loved clothes at Desert Thrifting
Want to do your bit for the environment? Well, at newly opened Desert Thrifting you can buy pre-loved items at an affordable price. Let the trend of thrifting take over.
Open daily 4pm-10pm. Jarsh, Al Yarmuk, instagram.com/desertthrifting.sa
Visit the Future Perfect exhibition at LÁrt Pur Gallery
The exhibition features 16 German artists who are well-versed in different mediums like film, photography, sculpture, objects, painting and collage. Future Perfect explores the many different visions of the future from the eyes of the artists.
Until March 3. Open Sun-Thurs 7pm-9pm. Closed Fri-Sat. LÁrt Pur Gallery, 352 Al Takhassusi Street, Al Gharbiyah Riyadh 12333, www.lartpurgallery.com (+966 55 271 7758).
Take a breather at Tips and Toes
The spa is designed in a Balinese (land of the calm) style and boasts up to 3,680 square feet of accessible luxury oozing from every corner. The spa has gorgeous bamboo cabinets, LED-lit ceilings, plush beds and sofas, plants hanging from ceilings, and an extensive menu ranging from manis to massages.
Open daily 11am-9pm. Amlak Wathiq for Real Estate, Showroom no. 4&5, Building 222, Al Malqa, tipsandtoes.com (053 342 2291).
Take aim at the new Archery Range
Keen to pick up a new habit, Riyadh? We have a brand-new sport in mind that we’re sure is going to hit the target. Want to live out your dream Katniss Everdeen moment? You’re in luck, as a fresh arena, simply called Archery Range, has opened in the capital.
Open daily 4pm-10pm. Mohammed, Al Faisaliyah, instagram.com/archery_range/ (055 880 8617).
Visit the newly opened Rootura
Eat yummy healthy and organic food at Rootura. The restaurant serves up tasty pizzas, pastas and so much more. The venue itself sounds like a very pretty spot, with numerous lightbulbs hanging from the ceiling and a shop where you can buy merchandise on the ground. And for the beauty lovers, there is a great selection of beauty products available too.
Open daily 10am-10pm. Al Takhassousi Street, Ar Rahmaniyyah, instagram.com/rootura.sa/
Watch indie films at Wadi Cinemas
Grab the popcorn, there’s a new cinema in town. The pop-up Wadi Cinema will be swapping hero flicks for arthouse films while showcasing indie filmmakers from the region.
Until March 11. Jax District. instagram.com/wadicinema
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