Are you ready to jump-start your week, Riyadh? Great. We have so many exciting plans for you this week, from new burger challenges to the very last day of MDLBeast’s Soundstorm, here are our top picks for things to do in Riyadh this week.
Book yourself a free kickboxing class at Boxx
Have you always wanted to try kickboxing but always felt nervous? Well, with a catchy slogan like “Excuses don’t burn calories,” this place is just what you need. They are currently offering a free trial to their amazing facility so you can test out the experience before you spend the big bucks.
Open Sun-Thu 2pm-9pm. Sat 10am-6pm. Closed Fri. 280 Al Urubah Branch Rd, Al Olaya, instagram.com/boxx.sa
Challenge yourself with the Monsta Burger at Steak House Burgers
Calling all the burger fanatics, this one’s for you. Steak House Burgers is hosting a Monsta Burger challenge where you have to finish a huge 800-gram beef burger and if you do, well your meal is on the house.
SAR165. Open Sat-Wed 10am-midnight. Thu 10am-1am. Fri 2pm-1am. Riyadh Front. shburgers.com
Enjoy an Indie Movie at Wadi Cinema
Grab the popcorn, there’s a new cinema in town. Wadi Cinema will be ditching the superhero films for arthouse films and will be showcasing filmmakers from the Middle East. It has launched as a pop-up experience at the art festival, Diriyah Biennale, and is located in Riyadh’s JAX District.
instagram.com/wadicinema/
Find your cup of tea (or coffee) at the new Sol Olas Café
Riyadh sure does love its coffee and with new cafés popping up everywhere, it’s very tempting to try them all out. At Sol Olas, they bring you tasty coffee and amazing views of the city both in their indoor and outdoor seating area. Take a sip, and let the comforting vibes cocoon you.
Open daily 4pm-midnight. Olaya St, Al Ghadir, instagram.com/sololas.sa (055 223 6364).
Fly away on a micro-flight in Thumamah
Flying outside of the country can sometimes be tough, but flying inside is a breeze. Take your pick from different flying experiences, from parachuting to a gyrocopter, and get a bird’s-eye view of the desert below. This one is definitely one for the bucket list.
From SAR250. Daily from 4pm. instagram.com/saudidzen (059 307 4731).
Head over to the newly opened Riyadh Season zone Al Athriyah
If you enjoy bopping your head to a little music while you enjoy a luxury high-end meal, this Riyadh Season zone is for you. Enjoy exclusive musical performances and browse shops that reflect the cultural heritage of Saudi Arabia.
Open daily 6pm-midnight. Banban District 13484, riyadhseason.sa
Let your inner child at the Arts and Crafts class in Syrup Lounge
Syrup Lounge brings you a wonderful opportunity to be a kid again. At its Arts and Crafts class, you’ll be getting your hands dirty and creating messy memories along the way. It will be a great way to wind down.
December 22. SAR50. 8pm-midnight. 9038 Prince Faisal Bin Bandar Bin Abdul Aziz Road, syrup.sa (011 228 8006).
Party it out on the last day of MDLBeast’s Soundstorm
Festivals don’t get much bigger than this in Saudi Arabia. The music festival has returned to the capital and brings together world-class acts, from international to local names. The impressive list includes Armin Van Buuren, David Guetta, Deadmau5, DJ Snake, Eric Prydz, Martin Garrix, Paul Kalkbrenner, Tiësto and Steve Aoki, in addition to home-grown artists including Birrdperson, Cosmicat and Vinyl Mode.
December 19. tickets.mdlbeast.com
Sip on a coffee at the newly opened Loud Café
Another week, another new coffee shop. Are we right Riyadh? Loud Café opened up during the week and it looks very promising. With its minimalist-inspired futuristic decor, it’s definitely a visit.
Open daily 4pm-midnight. Hittin, instagram.com/loud.sa
Take an Arabic type design workshop at Al Mashtal Creative Space
Saudi creative Younes AlAboudi is a graphic designer and art director. During these masterclasses, he will teach you about branding, creative campaigns, printing materials, marketing campaigns, motion graphics, montage, marketing and more. If you’ve ever fancied creating a font, you’ll also learn how to publish, sell and licence your very own font at Al Mashtal Creative Space.
SAR1,840. 7pm-10pm. December 19-23. 8982 P St, Diplomatic Quarters almashtal.spaces.nexudus.com (055 444 7499).
Watch The Matrix Resurrections at VOX Cinemas
The much-anticipated fourth part in a very thrilling series, The Matrix Resurrections stars Keanu Reaves and Carrie-Ann Moss, plus Priyanka Chopra and Laurence Fishburne. The story finds Neo reliving strange memories and ending up back inside the Matrix.
Out December 23. ksa.voxcinemas.com/movies/the-matrix-resurrections
Write your own story
Learn the art of writing a novel with Ithra. The eight-day course will teach you the specifics of being an author. You’ll hear from critics, novelists and publishers.
SAR3,500. December 18-25. 8386 Ring Road, Gharb Al Dhahran, Az Zahran 34461, ithra.com (800 122 1224).
