Shopping in Riyadh doesn’t just mean malls. Don’t sleep on these super concept stores.
As much as we love Riyadh’s sprawling malls with their sales, sheer variety of merchandise and series of events and activities, they are by no means the only place to shop at. Concept stores in Riyadh are a fantastic option whether you’re looking to update your wardrobe, home or bathroom shelf. (Hello, new signature scent?) Concept stores in Riyadh offer a little something different, but what most of them do is champion the amazing local brands across the Kingdom while curating unique picks that help everyone showcase their individuality. Ready to shop? These are the cool concept stores in Riyadh setting the trends in the capital.
83store
Al Olaya has many fabulous thing, this shop included. 83store has the motto of “where fashion meets culture” and it is one of the concept stores in Riyadh that merges trendy fashion pieces with cultural elements, aspects and designs. A popular pop-in spot in the city, the space offers visitors the opportunity to browse Middle Eastern-inspired pieces including kaftans modern bishts, abayas and fun head pieces.
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Open Sat-Thu 4.30pm-10.30pm. Fri (closed). Prince Sultan bin Abdulazi Rd, Al Olaya, instagram.com/83store.
Access Concept Store
Out for a new pair of fun socks? Access Concept Store is one of the concept stores in Riyadh that has everything including smiley face mobile covers, home and linen sprays, cool kicks from Nike and Yeezy and fashionable clothing from local brands like Elevate and Elle by Lamia. The space also offers a great variety of local perfumes from well-known homegrown brands like Palette Perfumes, S1 Perfume and The Base Perfumes. You can also pick up stylish colour-popping abayas and standout jewellery pieces including rings and necklaces from Emando.
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Open daily, 4pm-11pm. Adam Ibn Rabiah, Takhassusi St, Fiorenza La Piazza, instagram.com/access.riyadh.
GASHI
Located in Boulevard Riyadh City, GASHI is of the newer concept stores in Riyadh offering bespoke items from clothing to accessories. The bustling Riyadh space has beachy flip flops, hats and trendy jeans. That’s not all though, if you’re looking for cool playing cards or artistic notebooks, you can find them here.
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Boulevard Riyadh City, Hittin, instagram.com/_gashi.sa.
Gallery Blu
Gallery Blu merges an art gallery with a concept store and offers a variety of unique products and new brands from around the world. Enjoy a sense of luxury picks from big brands like Hermès and Louis Vuitton at one of the trendiest concept stores in Riyadh. The space has home accessories like plates and cutlery and also has a range of limited-edition items like coffee machines and speaker cases. Enjoy a good fashion read? Grab yourself a Chanel book or enjoy a cultural read on the famous crafts of the Kingdom.
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Open daily, 4.30pm-11pm. Al Mohammadiyyah, instagram.com/galleryblu.sa.
Hub27.2
Hub27.2 is considered one of the hippest concept stores in Riyadh offering niche brands and blends of local-inspired perfume mixtures of oud and musk from Shay & Blue, Laboratorio Olfattivo, Viktoria and Wood. The vintage clothing store also offers a selection of caps, hoodies and socks (we know how seriously Saudis take their sock game) from brands like ELEVATA and Plus 4. Head here for a shopping experience or order online from the Hub27.2 website.
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Open Sat-Thu 10am-midnight. Fri 5pm-midnight. The Zone, instagram.com/hub27sa.
Number Nine Concept Store
This was one of the first concept stores in Riyadh to open in the capital, and it’s still a number one pick for many. Number Nine offers everything form intricately embroidered abayas, perfumes, Batman sippy cups for babies, vintage Americana-inspired caps and more. The team behind are passionate about championing local Saudi designers and bringing new regional brands into the shopping mix. Browse everything from hoodies to fenjans, and more.
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Open Sun-Sat 4pm-11pm. Fiorenza La Piazza Mall, Takhassusi Street, Al Mohammadiyyah, shopcno9.com (055 520 5673).
Pattern Concept Store
Warning: when you step into Pattern you’re probably going to want to redecorate your own home to reflect the modern aesthetic inside the trendy shop. The high ceilings and light and airy vibe of pastel hues make this a place to spend an hour or so quietly browsing. Enjoy art, fashion, home and lifestyle goods at this top pick for concept stores in Riyadh from local brands like Things by Haa, Try Claw, Not Boring, Real Self and more. Oh, and there’s also an on-site coffee shop to sip some warm brews.
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Open Sat-Thu 9am-midnight, Fri 4pm-midnight. 8563 Prince Abdulaziz Ibn Musaid Ibn Jalawi Street, As Sulimaniyah, instagram.com/pattern_saudi (053 865 6989).
Peerless Concept Store
Another concept store at Shorafat Park in An Nada district, Peerless aims to develop a new shopping perspective in Saudi Arabia. The space promotes creativity through trendy attire and is another of the concept stores in Riyadh promoting local brands including RMRM, Level Phi, Najd Wear, P Raxi and more. The concept store is where to shop pieces that highlight the richness of the Kingdom. Browse local branded scents, architectural Saudi symbols famous to the Najd region and jewellery in the form of the Saudi Arabian geographic map.
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Open daily, 4pm-midnight. Shorofat Park, An Nada, instagram.com/peerless.concept.
Personage
Personage was one of the first concept stores in Riyadh to introduce a recreational centre mixed with a retail element. Shop the many local brands including ISH, No Bad Vibes, Real Self and RMRM. Complete your look with the accessories and perfumes offered. The trendy spot is known for its many collaborations including Coca Cola X Les Benjamins, Galag X RexChouk and more. In keeping with the concept store and café theme, Personage its very own café with a top floor hosting workshops and exhibitions.
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Open Sat-Wed 1pm-11pm, Thu 1pm-midnight, Fri 5pm-midnight. Hittin, personage.sa.com (053 332 3345).
SAVAGE Concept Store
If you know anything about Saudi heritage, you know the importance of sedu embroidery and SAVAGE is one of the concept stores in Riyadh that highlights the intricate hand-woven designs. The space offers Arabic-lettered hoodies as well as traditionally embroidered pieces.
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Open daily, 4pm-midnight. Al Olaya, instagram.com/savage.conceptstore.
SK Concept Store
Located in Hittin, SK Concept Store is all about fashion and offers a strong mix of local fashion brands along with niche international designers. Pick up Bo Factor sandals, Mickey Mouse figures by Living in Wonderland, comfy sweats to lounge around in by House of Cenmar. If you’re out for some luxury, shop elegant suits and blazers by MOTF and kaftan dresses by Nubes Boutique at this destination when it comes to concept stores in Riyadh to visit.
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Hittin, Boulevard Riyadh City, instagram.com/skconceptco.
Sum Plus Things
Feel like shopping after grabbing something to eat? Sum Plus Things brings food and retail together in one cohesive space. What a combo. Looking for concept stores in Riyadh to spice up your home interior? Shop home décor, including artistic vases and candle bases, or browse items from the concept store including pieces by Zaha Hadid, Jonathan Adler, Serax and more. The space has a library and lounge area to relax. Have a read as you enjoy Japanese fusion eats at Bazaru.
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Open Sun-Sat 8am-1.45am. Alawwal Road, The Boulevard Riyadh, Prince Turki Ibn Abdulaziz Al Awwal Road, Hittin, instagram.com/sumplusthings (011 445 5223).
The Gift Art
This is one blooming beautiful pick when it comes to concept stores in Riyadh that highlights the art of gift giving. In fact, flower arrangements are pretty much treated as contemporary art here and the results speak for themselves. The place is filled with chatter and creativity, the prices are reasonable, staff are friendly and they also sell one-off gifts, decorations and balloons. Remember this one for all your celebratory occasions.
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Open Sun-Sat 1pm-11pm. Saeed Ibn Zaid Street, Qurtuba (050 070 0807).
WE CRE8
Shop up-and-coming brands from across the Kingdom at We CRE8 including Not Boring, The Base Perfumes, Dalal Boutique and Rayes Perfume. If you’re searching for another top pick for concept stores in Riyadh to update your wardrobe, WE CRE8 doesn’t fall short on items centred around Saudi Arabian culture with Saudi prints, green and white coloured T-shirts. Remember that when you’re looking to support the Saudi team for World Cup 2022.
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Open daily, 4pm-3am. Prince Turki Al Awwal Rd, UWalk, wecre8.com.
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