Relaxed and rejuvenated from the weekend? Great news, we have everything you need to jumpstart your week off right. Here are our top things to do in Riyadh this week.
Attend the Here, Now exhibition
Curated by Sacha Craddock, the exhibition brings you and opportunity to watch the beautiful fusion of international and local artists’ right in front of your eyes. The exhibition aims to show us the intricate relationship between an artist and their art.
Open Sat-Thu 4pm-11pm. Closed Fri. Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Arts Hall, visit.miskartinstitute.org
Experience VR in the French Digital Touch
Ever fancied a trip to the City of Love? French heritage is bought to digital life at the Pure Art Gallery. Put on the VR headsets and you will feel like you are walking along the streets for France. Take in the sights (virtually) of the Seine and Eiffel Tower, and then enjoy your own private viewing of the Mona Lisa.
To November 23. Open daily 4pm-9pm. At Takhassusi Branch St, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12333. af-ksa.org (0552 717 758).
Dig into Indian food at Ruhi
In Hindi, Ruhi means soul and at the restaurant that’s exactly what you get. The heart and soul of Indian cuisine are prepared by experts and served to your plate. After some comfort food? Grab the shorba purbahar lentil soup and enjoy.
Open midday-1.30am. Al Takhassousi, Al Mohammadiyyah instagram.com/ruhi.ksa (011 208 0962)
Enjoy a healthy meal at Wabi Sabi
With veganism being at an all-time high around the world, Riyadh has couple of joints specializing in the plant-based cuisine as well. In Japanese culture, Wabi Sabi means the acceptance of imperfection. So at Wabi Sabi, leave all your worries behind and enjoy a great meal that quashes the stigmas of vegan living and eating.
Open daily 9.30am-11.30am. 8256 3851 King Muhammad V, As Sulimaniyah, instagram.com/wabisabiksa (011 239 9991)
Gawk at the awesome cars over at the Riyadh Car Show
Calling all car fanatics, Riyadh Season has something special in store for you. Hailed as one of the biggest car exhibitions in the Middle East, The Riyadh Car Show is all geared up to show off some of the world’s rarest and classic cars, from Jaguars to Aston Martins.
From SAR450. November 18-28. Open daily 2pm-11pm. 4379 King Khalid Rd, 7230 Ad Diriyah 13717, tickets.riyadhseason.sa/ riyadh-car–show
Get your art fix at the Maris Shepherd’s exhibition
The artist Maris Shepherd is renowned for capturing history on her canvas. Having first visited Saudi Arabia in 1999, she is back with an exhibition at Naila Art Gallery. The exhibition offers you the chance to view art that carries an unexpected backstory and has never been viewed in public.
Open Sat-Thu 2pm-10pm. Al Takhassousi, Al Mathar Ash Shamali, gallerynaila.com (011 880 5352).
Grab a Taylor Swift-inspired latte at Starbucks
Are you a Starbucks lover? While Taylor Swift’s new album is taking over the charts, the coffee shop has got in on the action. Enjoy a latte that is served in red cups, like the name of her new album.
Open daily 6.30am-12.30am. The Boulevard, Hittin 13513, instagram.com/starbucksksa (011 510 2277)
Head to the Fred Perry pop-up shop
Riyadh, we have exciting news for you. All the way from the United Kingdom, Fred Perry is coming to Olaya for a one of a kind experience. The pop-up is a co-working space to network with like-minded people by day, and by night it is an exclusive art, music and movie exhibition space.
To March 2022. Open Sat-Thu 9.30am-11pm. Fri 4.30pm-11pm. 8338 Olaya St, Al Olaya, instagram.com/fredperry.me
Have breakfast at Leila min Lebnen
When we stumbled upon the Lebanese breakfast selection at this delightful eatery we were instantly enamoured. The creamy, homemade labneh with diced vegetables, the thoroughly filling fava been Foul and chickpea balila and fabulous fatteh all really make an impression. However, the king of the Lebanese breakfast at Leila’s is surely the egg kawarma – spiced, ground beef topped with a pair of fried eggs. Simple but sublime at the same time.
Open daily 6am-midnight. Fiorenza Mall, Takhassusi St, Al Mohammadiyyah, instagram.com/leilarestaurantsriyadh (011 201 7072).
Take aim at the Archery Range
Grab your bow and arrow and live out your medieval dream. There are vintage arcade games on the outside, and the experience itself starts off with the training to hold your bow and arrow. They have an amazing staff that will take you in and teach you everything you need to know.
Open Sun-Wed 4pm-10pm. Thu-Sat 4pm-11.30pm. Reserve in advance. Mohammed, Al Faisaliyah, instagram.com/archery_range (055 880 8617)
Satisfy your coffee cravings at Over Jar
We know you love your coffee, be it new cafés or old favorites making a comeback, we are definitely all over it. At Over Jar they serve delicious coffees, paired with their yummy desserts to rid you of your weekly stress right there and then.
Open daily 10am-midnight. 2886 6332 Northern Ring Branch Road Riyadh Park Mall, Gate 2 floor 2 instagram.com/overjarksa (920 001 888)
Watch To Olivia at VOX cinemas
Want to find out what the most popular children’s author, Roald Dahl, was like beyond his words? Watch this biopic to get to know the man behind the BFG. The story is about the life and marriage of Roald and world-famous actress Patricia Neal, and how they navigated through exceptional circumstances.
ksa.voxcinemas.com/movies/to-olivia
