Eid in Riyadh is all about festivities, fun and delicious food. The Eid Al-Fitr holidays are a celebration and often where many exchange presents. If you’re after the top Eid Al-Fitr gift ideas, Time Out’s Riyadh Eid shopping guide should make shopping for family and friends easier.
Holidays, including the Eid 2022 holiday in Riyadh, should be a stress-free zone, but sometimes you feel the pressure while having to pick the perfect gift for your loved ones. Our Riyadh Eid shopping guide of the best places to buy Eid Al-Fitr gifts in Saudi Arabia promises to make your job much easier, so all you have to do this Eid is relax.
Aani & Dani chocolates
Chocolates are always one of the top Eid Al-Fitr gift ideas to give and receive. A proudly Saudi made and owned business, Aani & Dani is one of the most popular chocolate shops in Riyadh. It offers a tempting variety of flavour combinations that are tough to beat. For Eid Al-Fitr 2022, there are six different chocolate trays to choose from, plus, small girl and boy Eid gift boxes containing a toy, a balloon and a chocolate.
SAR16.95 (kids’ Eid gift). From SAR410 (Eid trays). Open daily 10am-11pm. Multiple locations including Al Takhassousi, Ar Rahmaniyyah, aani-dani.com (050 805 8444).
Aldo’s new collections
Our Riyadh Eid shopping guide has something those stylish people in your life. Shop Aldo’s latest colourful collection with soft pastels, iridescent violets, gold hues and reimagined earth tones across various ranges for men and women.
aldoshoes.me.
Bostani’s customised chocolates
Looking for something a little more personal to wish them Eid Mubarak? Make a beeline for this spot. Bostani makes personalised chocolate that are amazing for any occasion. Add a name, a preferred shape, and voila, one of the most thoughtful Eid Al-Fitr gift ideas.
Open Sat-Thu 9am-11pm. Fri 1pm-11pm. 8290 King Abdul Aziz Rd, Ar Rabi, bostanichocolate.com (055 066 4722).
Eataly’s hampers
Want unique Eid Al-Fitr gift ideas with an Italian twist? Eataly is putting a sweet foot forward this Eid 2022 by supplying you with gift baskets and customised Eid hampers for your loved ones. Explore the hand-selected Italian gifts, artisanal food presents, and more.
Al Malik An Nasir, As Sulimaniyah, eatalyarabia.com.
EL&N’s baklava cheesecake
The pink picture-perfect café offers a range of whole cakes, tray cakes and celebration cakes in scrumptious flavours like saffron dulche de leche, honey, carrot, pistachio, red velvet, chocolate, strawberry shortcake, and more. Order them to be whisked away to a friend’s place for an Eid gathering and instantly become the favourite guest at the Eid party this year.
Various locations, including The Zone and Riyadh Park Mall. Open 6pm-3am. 7326 Khalifah Ibn Badi, Al Mohammadiyyah, 3422, sa.elnlondon.com.
Godiva’s chocolates
Established in 1926, Godiva is a classic choice for chocolate. It serves premium Belgian chocolates and keeps the chocolate-making traditions from Belgium alive. If you’re after a rich (in taste and in history), really chocolatey flavour for a gift, then this is likely your place.
Open Sat-Thu 9.30am-11pm. Fri 1pm-11.30pm. Next to Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital، Al Takhassousi, Al Rahmaniyah, godiva.com (011 281 5554).
Jeff de Bruges’s chocolates
Is dark chocolate the only thing that will impress your friends and family this Eid? Then Jeff de Bruges is likely your spot for the darkest luxury chocolate in Riyadh. It is serving up tasty 70 percent and up chocolate.
Open daily 10am-midnight. Fiorenza La Piazza 3410 Al Takhassousi, Al Mohammadiyyah, jeff-de-bruges.com, (920 009 768).
Marks & Spencer’s ultimate Eid al-Fitr range
Marks & Spencer has really made our job easy with Eid 2022 gift-planning this year. The British brand has something to take for Eid gatherings like Belgian or Swiss chocolate gift bags, classic teatime treats, and traditional British favourites, plus a range of homeware and dinnerware so pretty you’ll want to keep them to yourself.
Want a new Eid outfit? M&S also offers classic longline dresses, sleeve tops, maxi skirts, loungewear, printed satin wraps and more to gift to women of every fashion style. For men, there’s casual shirts to lightweight linen, dark wash denim, and summery polo shirts perfect to choose from. For the little ones, you can select from a range of mini-me Eid Al-Fitr looks, featuring flowing dresses, beautiful patchwork embroidered dresses, embroidered tutus, floral prints, and more. Time for everybody to shine.
Prices vary. Shop in stores or online. marksandspencerme.com.
Mr Parker’s mango cheesecake
This Eid 2022 in Riyadh, treat your loved ones to this delightful dessert: cheesecake topped with lashings of mango sauce. The cheesecake also features mango pieces shaped like a rose – and you can have the pudding delivered right to your doorstep to take straight to the Eid party.
Jahez and The Chefz (online orders). Open noon-midnight. instagram.com/beindpt.
Patchi’s chocolates
This Lebanon-based chain was founded in 1974, and has a dedicated fan base in Riyadh. It also launched a first and only concept chocolate boutique store in Riyadh early this year. If you’re looking for a sweet treat for Eid 2022, these chocolates can be at the top of your Riyadh Eid shopping guide.
Open Sat-Thu 9am-midnight. Fri 1pm-midnight. An Nakheel, Prince Turki Ibn Abdulaziz Al Awwal Rd, Al Malqa, patchi.com
Sacoor Brothers’ new collection
Sacoor Brothers, the European global fashion retailer, has unveiled its Spring/Summer 2022 collection just in time to answer our Eid Al-Fitr gifting questions. In signature Sacoor style, expect only the most sophisticated fits for men and women. Including relaxed casual styles, the outfits will be the perfect gift for people wanting to upgrade their summer wardrobes.
Prices vary. Shop in stores or online. sacoorbrothers.com.
Sugarmoo Desserts’ kunafah cheesecake
After sweet Eid Al-Fitr gift ideas? Give this special hybrid kunafah cheesecake to a loved one and make their Eid extra special. It offers all the traditional kunafah flavours in a creamy New York-style baked eight-inch cheesecake.
SAR260. Open 1.30pm-5.30pm, 7.30pm-1.30pm. Al Ezdihar District, Exit 7 Othman Bin Affan Road, sugarmoo.com.
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