It’s the start of a new month, which means it’s time to fill up your calendar with these exciting events, from cool exhibitions to special restaurant deals. Here are the top things to do in Riyadh this November.
Al Mashtal Creative Space
If you want to get in touch with your creative side, but are not sure where to start, head to this cool hotspot. The space has everything from photography to music studios, meditation classes and hip hop karaoke. The venue offers day passes if you want to get a taster.
8982 P St, Diplomatic Quarters almashtal.spaces.nexudus.com (055 444 7499).
Biennalesur
Now in its third year, BiennaleSur brings together more than 20 artists from 14 countries, including five Saudi artists. This year’s theme Echoes: A World Between Analogue & Virtual explores everything from politics to the environment. The immersive event asks us to question the notion of reality and how we construct this in the modern world. The exhibition moves to Qasr Khuzam in Jeddah from November 30 to December 30.
Until Nov 15. Open Sat-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri 1pm-10pm. JAX District, Diriyah, engage.moc.gov.sa/bienalsur.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Get ready to get your hands, mouths, clothes and just everything else dirty at Buffalo Wild Wings. Make sure you’re hungry when you come to this popular spot, as it’s offering customers 50 percent off boneless wings on Mondays and 50 percent off traditional wings on Wednesdays. Save some serious riyals, as the wings are also served with French fries and coleslaw.
Open daily 10am-midnight. Northern Ring Branch Road, Al Aqiq, buffalowildwings.sa (011 410 3209).
Kore Fitness
Kore offers classes for everything from kickboxing to pilates. If you’re up for trying something more unusual, the Afro-fusion class gets you moving and grooving to African-inspired beats. For one hour, unwind and exercise. Don’t be shy, as all abilities are welcome to learn some new moves.
Sun Nov 7 and Wed 10, 7pm. Al Aqiq, 13515, kore.sa/aqiq (920 00 1434).
Korn
Corn dogs may be an American obsession, which took off when German immigrants found that battering and frying sausages made locals love them. Now Riyadh is catching up. Try them at Korn, which also does seriously cheesy editions…
Open daily 4pm-midnight. 2517 Prince Muhammad Ibn Saad Ibn Abdulaziz, instagram.com/kornsaudi.
Misk Art Institute
Here, Now is the title of this year’s Misk Art Insitute. Now in its third year, it sees artists respond to the theme of identity. There are Saudi artists, from Ayman Yossri Daydban to Filwa Nazer.
Free (booking essential) Oct 3-Jan 31. Prince Faisal bin Fahd Arts Hall, miskartinstitute.org.
Music House
At Music House you can pick up instruments ranging from the viola to the ukelele. The teachers will get you from an amateur to a pro in group and solo sessions. Sounds like music to our ears.
From SAR1,890 for six solo classes. Open daily 11am-11pm. Anas Ibn Malik Road, instagram.com/musichouseksa (050 139 4180).
Riyadh International Luxury Week
Riyadh International Luxury Week promises luxury beyond limits as it brings the world’s top watch, jewellery and bridal fashion brands to the Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh. Though this may be a new event, it includes the tenth Salon des Grandes Complications, which is the biggest and most well-established showcase for luxury watches in the Middle East.
Book in advance. November 9-12. Al Faisalisah Tower, riyadhluxuryweek.com (055 1122 3344).
ROKA Riyadh
When you have the time to indulge, go to ROKA. Dishes include superb robata, sushi and an iceberg lettuce with wafu that has made us see salad in a new light.
Sun-Wed 12.30pm-11.30pm, Thu-Fri 12.30pm-midnight, Sat 12.30pm-11.30pm. Prince Muhammad Bin Abdulaziz Road, rokarestaurant.com (9200 12327).
Saudi National Museum
Hot off the celebrations for Saudi National Day, the Saudi National Museum is still waving the flag for the country. We don’t expect anything less. Visit the museum’s exhibition, Evidence of Art, which showcases Saudi talent.
To Nov 6. Open Mon-Thu, Sat 8am-8pm, Fri 4pm-8pm, Sun 8am-2pm. Historical Center, King Abdul Aziz, Al Murabba, instagram.com/saudimuseum (011 402 9500).
