A new week means a new opportunity to explore this incredible city. In Riyadh something is always happening throughout the week, and this one is no different. From bowling to coffee, this list sums up everything you should try out this week
Dig into Glaze Craze’s special green coloured doughnuts
Glaze Craze is a doughnut place that serves up doughnuts of every kind. And during the Halloween season, they are giving all the feels with their green doughnuts and amazing latte art. With their tongue in cheek slogan “this is how we donut it,” Glaze makes some cute statement doughnuts.
Open Sat-Wed 8am-midnightThu-Fri 8am-1.30pm, 7089 Abi Bakr As Siddiq Rd, An Nada, glazecrazedonut.com (050 366 8032).
Enjoy a coffee and the calming vibes at The Bench
Take a seat, now breathe. The Bench is notorious for its comfortable and cool atmosphere. The venue is one of the coolest coffee shops in Riyadh right now. With their exceptional quality and great taste, this is a crowd-pleaser.
Open daily 7am-1am, Imam Saud Bin Abdulaziz Bin Mohammed Rd, An Nakheel, instagram.com/thebench.sa/?hl=en
Eat a tasty authentic Asian meal at Lotus
Located at the Hilton, Lotus is a great place to sample different types of Asian cuisine in Riyadh. You can enjoy your meal in a wonderful outdoor seating area or a private room inside for a more intimate feel. The cuisines they offer include Chinese, Japanese, and Thai.
Open Sun-Thu, 6.55 pm-11.59 pm, Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences, (011 234 6666).
Go bowling at Bob’s
Bowling is always great to enjoy with a couple of your friends. At Bob’s, the vibes are always fun, the food is always great, and the music is always loud. So, put on your bowling shoes, grab your choice of ball, and ready, set, bowl.
Open Sun-Wed midday-1am, Thu and Sat midday-2 am, Fri 2pm-2am, U-Walk, Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Al- Awwal St., An- Nakheel.
Have an animal adventure at Riyadh Safari
At Riyadh Safari they not only have you experience wildlife
animals at their prime, they also help you cool down and take a breather with the kids.
Open daily 10am-9pm, Oct 26-Dec 25, Riyadh Safari, riyadhseason.sa
Let out your anger at Rage Cage
Frustrated by the week already? Let it out at Rage Cage, pick up your choice of equipment and crush everything in your path.
Oct 23-Apr 1, 5pm-2am, Wild West, Combat Zone, riyadhseason.sa
Satisfy your burger cravings at Section B
Hailed as the best burger in Riyadh by some, Section B is loved by most. On their menu, they have 3 burgers titled A, B, and C, while for sides they have unique items like crispy fried okra and so much more.
Open daily midday-1am, Pr. Turki Alawwal Street, instagram.com/sectionb_sa/?hl=en
Step into Muse
Looking for your next pair of trainers? Put your best foot forward with Level Shoes, the online platform selling stylish shoes, as it’s making its physical debut in A Concept by Muse. Fashionable shoes range from retro Air Jordans to leather Gucci slippers. Brands like Fila, La Bouche Rouge, and Ex Nihilo, are all coming to muse as well.
Open Sun-Thu 9.30am-11pm, Fri 2.30pm-11pm, Sat 9:30am-12am, Gate 1, Ground Floor, Riyadh Park, conceptbymuse.com/ar-sa (800 301 0010).
Treat yourself at Base & Boon to spooky nail art
Need a fresh mani? Home-grown brand Base & Boon is reshaping nail trends – and salon experiences – one coat at a time. Let the experts treat you to a wonderfully relaxing experience and leave with a world-class manicure.
Open Sat-Thu midday-9pm, Fri 24 hours, Base & Boon, Alaqiq Plaza, 2162 Prince Muhammad Ibn Abdulaziz Road, 13411, baseandboon.com (011 202085).
Try out the SALT food trucks
This Riyadh Season, SALT truck has made its way to Riyadh. Its extensive menu includes burgers (both chicken and beef), fries (you crave it, they have it), and ice cream.
Open daily 5pm-3am, Al Aqiq, instagram.com/findsalt (9200 24788).
Visit the cinema to watch Spencer
As interest in the British royal family seems to have reached an all-time high, thanks to Netflix’s The Crown and the ongoing Harry and Meghan show in the media, Spencer is riding the wave of interest in the monarchy and certainly has got critics hooked. Starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana, it is set over three turbulent days during Christmas at the Queen’s Sandringham Estate. As rumours grow about problems between Princess Diana and Prince Charles, we see the demise of their relationship.
Out November 4
Visit the Magic Planet at Riyadh Park Mall
Play to your heart’s content at Magic Planet. With fun games, exclusive rides, and many attractions, Magic Planet is an amazing way to take stress away (see what we did there?).
Open daily 10am-midnight, Northern Ring Branch Rd, Al Aqiq, Riyadh Park, magicplanetmena.com/en-sa/store-riyadh-park (011 236 4383).
