Father’s Day in Riyadh is right around the corner. Father’s Day 2022 in Saudi Arabia is Sunday June 19, but don’t panic. If you’re in a bit of a pickle and wondering what’s the best way to celebrate the man of the hour on this special occasion, don’t fret, we’ve got your back. From fun activities and fine-dining experiences to meaningful gifts, here are some great ways to appreciate your dad on Father’s Day.
Beard care from Diggn’ It
Diggn’ It is a Jeddah-based brand that started off in a home kitchen. “Diggin” in Arabic means “beard” and it means ‘”to like something” in English. So, this beard kit could be the perfect gift for fathers who dig beard maintenance and hygiene. Choose from a variety of beard oils, tools and kits to tame that mane. Diggn’ it?
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Open daily, Sat-Thu 9am-11pm, Fri 4pm-11pm. Multiple locations including Faces in Riyadh Boulevard, instagram.com/diggn.it.
Espresso fit for a king from Nespresso
If your father’s a fan of coffee, a gift from Nespresso could be the way to go, especially with offers for Father’s Day in Riyadh, including discounts of up to SAR 600 on coffee machines or receiving an Essenza Mini machine for free after buying 30 coffee sleeves. It could be a great gift for fathers who love their daily dose of caffeine.
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Open daily, Sat-Thu 10am-11pm. Fri 4pm-11pm, Al Olaya, Kingdom Mall, instagram.com/nespresso.sa.
Pool day at Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter
With summer is full swing, a cool day by the pool with a cold glass of lemon with mint sounds refreshing. Get your father a monthly membership this Father’s Day in Riyadh at the Marriott Riyadh in the Diplomatic Quarter with the added perks of using the hotel’s spa facilities.
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Open daily, 6am-6pm, Abdullah Alsahmi Street, Al Safarat, marriott.com.
Personalise a scent at Jo Malone
If you’re looking to add something meaningful to your gift this Father’s Day 2022, a fragrance from Jo Malone looks like the way to go. In celebration of Father’s Day in Riyadh, Jo Malone is offering the option to customise your scent of choice. You can now select a 100ml cologne, pick a fun colourful cap, and engrave a personalised message, date or time to be remembered after every spray.
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Open daily, Sat-Thu 9am-11.30pm. Fri 2pm-11pm, Kingdom Mall, jomalone-sa.com.
Bowling at The Ritz-Carlton
We know how competitive most fathers like to get, so bowling could be a great outing for the family on Father’s Day in Riyadh. Strike Bowling Alley is a fun way to spend the day, with the added details of luxury and elegance. Set up as a lounge seating area, the spot in The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh offers six bowling alleys, a billiards table and a 100-inch TV screen broadcasting sports events. You can also enjoy refreshments from their juice bar, snacks from their American-inspired menu or head over to one of the fine-dining restaurants at in the hotel to end the night on a glamorous note.
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Open daily, 4pm-midnight, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, instagram.com/ritzcarltonruh.
Contemporary Arabian footwear from Tamashee
Traditionally inspired and modernly hip, this Dubai-based brand gives Arabian footwear a whole new meaning. Perfect for the fashionable dads, these colourfully stylish slippers will likely stand out with any outfit. You can find these trendy sandals for Father’s Day in Riyadh at the chic boutique store, Papillon.
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Open daily, Sat-Thu 10am-11pm. Fri 4pm-11pm, Hittin, Papillon, The Boulevard, instagram.com/tamashee.
Paint at Café Céramique
Café Céramique is a great place to get inspired and bond with family and friends. Suitable for children, this will make for a perfect family-friendly activity on Father’s Day in Riyadh. The process is simple. Select your ceramic piece of choice, gather your brushes, and paint your canvas. You can also enjoy dining items from their menu. Food and art, what could be better?
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Open daily, Sun-Wed 3pm-11pm. Thu-Sat 3pm-midnight, Al Malqa, cafe-ceramique.com.
Have a Greek dinner at Meraki
Nothing’s better than a cosy night out with the family, especially when there’s the potential to experience some promisingly good food. Celebrate Father’s Day in Riyadh at Meraki and dig into some newly created chef specials for the day. Don’t forget to book your table.
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Sun Jun 19. 1pm-3.30pm (Father’s Day lunch), 7pm-midnight (Father’s Day dinner). Al Faisaliah Hotel, instagram.com/merakiriyadh.
Play padel tennis at Padel Up
Currently a trending sport, it’s only fitting to get your fathers out and running. A popular padel spot in the Kingdom, this is a great way to spend the day with your papa on Father’s Day in Riyadh. Rackets in hand, get ready to wreck the competition. Although, you should probably let dad win a couple of games given it’s his day…
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Open daily, 8am-3am, Ad Diriyah Al Jadidah, instagram.com/padel_up.
Home tailoring service from Al Fakhera
Does your dad need a brand new range of tailored thobes? Al Fakhera is a luxury thobe tailoring company in Riyadh offering a convenient home tailoring service for fathers who prefer to kick it at home. You could also add some of their luxury gift coupons to the mix if you feel like going that extra mile this Father’s Day in Riyadh.
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Opens daily, 9.30am-noon, 4pm-11.30pm, King Fahd Rd, alfakhera.com.
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