Spend a wonderful weekend at Welfare Centre Hittin in the heart of the Saudi capital. Combining delicious food options and international cuisines, the centre also offers fashion-based stores, cafés and juice shops.

Located in one of Riyadh’s most popular districts, Hittin, the Welfare Centre is one of the coolest plazas in the capital. During the week you’ll see the centre full of locals shopping, sipping on coffee, or stopping by for lunch or dinner. Don’t know where to begin? Here’s everything you need to know about Welfare Centre Hittin from start to finish.

Welfare Centre Restaurants

Lavash

A fan of Armenian cuisine? You likely don’t want to miss out on Lavash Restaurant. The restaurant serves up delicious Armenian-Lebanese food. Famous for serving different types of seafood, including shrimp and a delicious salmon steak, if you’re up for something different, try the cherry hummus for a fruity kick. A must-try spot at Welfare Centre Hittin.
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Open daily 1pm-2.30 pm. Various branches including Welfare Centre, Hittin, www.instagram.com/eat_lavash.

Dhahia Juice

Summer’s here, and that means it’s only getting hotter in Riyadh. Beat the heat with this amazing juice shop in Welfare Centre Hittin. It offers a great selection of fresh juices and delicious combinations too.
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Open daily 24-hours. Various branches including Welfare Centre, Hittin, instagram.com/dhahia_juiceksa.

Voom Cafe

We’ve all heard of brownies and ice cream but there’s a new mix in town. Visit Voom Café at Welfare Centre Hittin and try their famous dessert, Voom cookies, served with your choice of freshly baked warm cookies and a side of perfectly churned ice cream. The café also offers a wide-range of coffee and freshly baked options.
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Open daily 7am-midnight. Welfare Centre, Hittin. www.instagram.com/voom.sa.

Smoky Beards Q

For meat lovers and premium steak flavours, visit the Smoky Beards Q restaurant at Welfare Centre Hittin to enjoy rich tastes. Try promisingly delicious cuts of steak and meat in addition to delicious burgers prepped the famous Texan-way. You might also enjoy a popular item on the menu, the big brisket sandwich topped with crunchy onion strings and slathered with a rich cheese sauce. Don’t be afraid to spice things up with your own toppings of choice including jalapeños, pickles and mushroom sauce.
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Open daily 1pm-2am. Welfare Centre, Hittin. instagram.com/smokeybeardsq.

Sors

A fan of French toast? Don’t miss out on trying one of the most promisingly delicious French toasts in the capital at Sors in Welfare Centre Hittin. Choose your sauce flavour of choice with an added bonus of cooling vanilla or pistachio ice cream.
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Open daily 24-hours. Various branches, including in Welfare Centre, Hittin. www.instagram.com/sors.sa.

Amai Japanese bakery

On the hunt for some great breakfast and brunch eateries? Serving seemingly delicious Japanese drinks and desserts, visit Amai Bakery at Welfare Centre Hittin to enjoy distinctive Japanese tastes. Order a plate of some warm honey pancakes or stick to savoury dishes like egg tacos filled with a cheddar cheese and egg mix tucked into a mini hard-shell taco.
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Open daily 8am-2am. Welfare Centre, Hittin, instagram.com/amai.sa.

Arabica

Enjoy a cup of promisingly delicious coffee prepared with the highest quality standards from Arabica Coffee at Welfare Centre Hittin. The Kyoto-based café first opened its doors in Riyadh’s popular complex The Zone. The brand offers a distinctive assortment of sweets, delicious baked goods and ice cream.
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Open daily 7am-2am. Various branches including Welfare Centre, Hittin, instagram.com/arabica.saudiarabia.

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Canvas Restaurant

Serving up a distinctive assortment of international and American cuisines, Canvas Restaurant is among the many eateries located in Welfare Centre Hittin. Order the Burger Bunch Baq, made with two beef patties, bacon and deliciously oozing cheddar cheese and the kunafa cheesecake to seal the deal for dessert.
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Open daily 8am-4am, Welfare Centre, Hittin, instagram.com/canvas.res.

Avak

A fan of Mediterranean food? Avak has offers that and more. Munch on likely one-of-a-kind freshly made salads in a wonderfully charming atmosphere at Avak in Welfare Centre Hittin. Must orders on the menu include the date salad and the brizola salad. Other menu options include stuffed kebbah and mousakhan pizza.
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Open daily 1pm-2am. Welfare Centre, Hittin, instagram.com/avak.sa.

Virtue Burger

Savour the most delicious dishes prepared with the highest standards of quality and great flavours from Virtue Burger. Don’t miss out on the meat island dish consisting of a crunchy pasta bun covered with delicious pieces of meat.
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Open daily 1pm-1am. Welfare Centre, Hittin, virtue-burger.com.

Onze Coffee

A place that combines delicious coffee with an exhibition of exquisite clothing and perfumes. Shop minus the drop and sip on a tasty cup of coffee at Onze Coffee at Welfare Centre Hittin.
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Open daily. Sun-Thu 11am-11pm. Fri-Sat 4pm-11pm. Welfare Centre, Hittin, instagram.com/onze_coffee1.

Arnie’s Sliders

Looking for more restaurants to try out? Welfare Centre Hittin never seems to run out. Arnie’s Sliders specializes in serving sliders with fries and onion rings. A great place for a refreshing mojito, you can try the pink Rocca slider or the truffle mushroom with delicious potatoes and a choice of nacho or nugget bites. If you’re craving breakfast options, Arnie’s offers a breakfast menu from 8am-12 pm. Serving up good food at all odd hours of the day, head here for a fun fulfilling feast.
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Open daily 8am-5 am. Welfare Centre, Hittin, instagram.com/arnieslidersksa.

Welfare Centre Stores

Refon Gents Tailoring

Under the slogan “when high-quality fabrics meet fine details”, visit Refon to buy the finest clothing materials. Providing various high-end Qatari and Kuwaiti thoubs with amazing details and unique fabrics, head to Welfare Centre Hittin to browse the textile options firsthand.
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Open Sat- Thu 10am-12pm, 4pm-11pm. Fri 4pm-11pm. Various branches including Welfare Centre, Hittin, refon.com.sa.

Al Daffah

Shop from Al Daffah for a distinguished experience. The store provides the finest raw materials and high-end Arab clothes and garments. One of two tailoring stores in Welfare Centre Hittin, this is the perfect spot for a customized crisp thoub to wear out and about. Click here for top souks in Riyadh.
Open Sat-Thu 2pm-11pm. Fri 4 pm-11pm. Various branches including in Welfare Centre, Hittin, daffah.sa

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