Are you ready to make the most of a new week? Great, let us help you with that Riyadh. We have a little something for everyone on this list, from new film releases to cool coffee shops. Here are the best things to do in Riyadh right now.
Attend a philosophy conference
Riyadh, are you ready to question everything? Well, that sounds a little dramatic, but that’s basically what philosophy is. Here you’ll be exploring the theme of Unpredictability. The event will be offering lectures and workshops to people of all ages, and here’s the best part it’s all for free.
December 8-10. 6757 King Fahd, Al Olaya.
Call (or just watch) the Ghostbusters
Getting ready for a complete nostalgia-fest in Ghostbusters: From Beyond. A single mother and her two kids move into a small town and discover their relationship to the original Ghostbusters and find out a secret that their grandfather kept from them all this time. Plus, in a film that harks back to the past, there’s a chance to see how Paul Rudd really never ages.
ksa.voxcinemas.com
Dig into breakfast at LOGMA’s
Starting in Dubai, LOGMA’s has come to Riyadh and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Their breakfast stands out as they serve up a delicious traditional Saudi breakfast, that is loved by all. So, head on over and have a great time while you’re at it.
Open daily 7am-1am. The Zone Al Mohammadiyyah, instagram.com/logma (050 993 9974).
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).
Have fun in the desert at the recently opened Riyadh Oasis
Give your winter nights an upgrade and check out this newly opened zone in Riyadh Season. With new concerts, art shows, and fine dining experiences, this zone is set in the desert. So get ready for some outdoors fun and entertainment.
Until February 28. Open daily 3pm-3am.
Join a branding workshop at Al Mashtal Creative Space
We know how Riyadh is filled with entrepreneurs who have their side hustles. If you want to learn the ins and outs of branding, then book yourself into this workshop. The experts will teach you how to make that name for yourself stand out from the crowd.
SAR460. 7pm. December 5.
Live in the fast lane with Formula 1
While this isn’t technically in Riyadh, Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2021 gets a special mention as the global sporting event is a first for the kingdom. Justin Bieber, A$AP Rocky and Jason Derulo are just some of the performers that are coming to Saudi Arabia for the huge event, too.
From SAR455. Until 5. Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, tickets.saudiarabiangp.com
Pick up a paintbrush at Syrup Lounge
When you’re tired of painting the town, how about actually painting the town? This class teaches freestyle painting, so you will not have to stick to any theme, just let go and let the canvas take you on a journey. They also offer a free drink with each ticket.
December 8. 8pm-midnight. 9038 Prince Faisal Bin Bandar Bin Abdul Aziz Road, An Narjis, syrup.sa (011 228 8006).
Spoil yourself with a staycation at the Four Seasons, Riyadh
Four Seasons recently renovated its Kingdom Tower complex, introducing the royal suites. The suites are a luxury space, some of which contain up to three bedrooms. Sized at 240 square meters, this is the level of comfort we all deserve. Stretch your legs, kick back, and relax.
Center Point, 2239 King Fahd Rd, Al Olaya, fourseasons.com/riyadh (011 211 5888).
Test out your skills at the new Saudi Skate Park
The first official skate part of Riyadh just opened up and we couldn’t be more excited. At Saudi Skate Park, they welcome people of all ages and call themselves a new home for street culture. Grafitti artists have decorated the park making this is a go-to hub for cool activities in Riyadh.
Visit the newly opened Esplanade
A new outdoor shopping mall? Sign us up. The Esplanade is one of the most anticipated projects in Riyadh and it’s finally open for the public to visit. And as the weather cools down, take a walk outside, and shop your troubles away.
Open Sat-Thu 9am-11.30pm. Fri 2pm-11.30pm. King Saud University Rd, theesplanade-sa.com
Watch the new Disney movie
The latest Disney movie, Encanto, is set in the Colombian hillside town of Encanto where the Madrigal family lives. At the heart of its loveable ensemble of shapeshifters, fortune tellers and healers is unassuming teenager Mirabel, the one child in the family not to receive a unique power. The studio’s latest is a fun, boisterous and sassy magical realistic tale that comes laden with Lin-Manuel Miranda tunes.
ksa.voxcinemas.com/movies
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