Let the countdown begin. With 2022 on the horizon, we couldn’t be more excited. In 2019, Saudi Arabia celebrated New Year’s Eve for the very first time, ringing in the new year with massive fireworks, music, and a DJ.
Since then, Covid-19 temporarily put a stop to things, however, this year the celebrations are back and bigger than ever. Here are our picks for the best places to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Riyadh
Boulevard Riyadh City
Riyadh City Boulevard is made up of nine subzones, each complete with its own cafés, restaurants, gardens, festivals, international gaming experiences, events, and stores suitable for people of all ages. Most of all, if you’ve loved the Time Square new year’s experience, Riyadh’s got your back. Boulevard has often been compared to Times Square in terms of looks and feel. On New Year’s Eve, they’ll be having a beautiful firework show and a wonderful display on the screens.
Open daily 5pm-4am, Boulevard Riyadh City, Hittin, 13516, riyadhseason.sa
LPM
Located near the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Hotel, the food and ambience here is so on brand, you’ll feel like you’re in the South of France. The sizeable dining room seats for up to 140 guests inside and 30 out on the terrace. LPM will be celebrating the new year with classy decor and its signature delicious menu.
Seating one 6.30pm-8.30pm. Seating two 9pm-11.30pm. King Fahd Road, Street No. 38, Al Motassem Street, Al Olaya, lpmrestaurants.com/riyadh (920 011 794).
Milwan at Le Meridien
Looking for a luxurious way to ring in the new year? Milwan has you covered. For this place, you might want to call the foodies. They are serving up a huge buffet-style dinner of both national and international favourites prepared by their amazing Executive Chef Tutku. They’ll also be offering delicious signature beverages and a night full of fun.
7.30pm-12.30. SAR245 for adults SAR125 for children. Ibn Abdulaziz Road, Al Woroud District, King Abdullah, instagram.com/lemeridienriyadh (011 826 6666)
ROKA Riyadh
They say the more the merrier, and at Roka Riyadh’s that’s exactly what they’re all about. Ro itself means a meeting place where food and drinks are shared with friends, and ka means heat, warmth and an all-embracing energy surround. So, this New Year’s Eve they’ll be celebrating with live music from a DJ, a great tasting menu, and a midnight toast to start the new year off right. The menu includes dishes like tuna tartare, oscietra caviar with wasabi ponzu dressing, and shrimp tempura with chilli mayonnaise. Your midnight toast drink will be on the house, so you’ll be ringing in the new year in one of the best ways possible – with a freebie.
Open Sat-Wed 6.30pm-11.30pm. Thu-Fri 6.30pm-midnight. ROKA, 5140 Prince Muhammad Bin Abdulaziz Rd, As Sulimaniyah, rokarestaurant.com (920 012 327).
Trio concert
Riyadh Season has fully taken off and with the jam-packed schedule of 7,500 active days, there’s so much going on, and New Year’s Eve is no different. The festival has planned an amazing concert featuring 13 of the top Arabian artists and singers for your viewing (and hearing) pleasure. Tickets go on sale soon.
riyadhseason.sa
Yauatcha
A Chinese dim sum restaurant by nature, Yauatcha is one of the prettiest spots on this list. The beautiful interior includes cherry blossom trees and a gorgeous rooftop view of the city. Yauatcha will be ringing in the new year with a wonderful full course menu, a fun DJ set, and midnight celebrations. There will also be an incredible photo booth, so if you’re looking for an Instagram-worthy shot, this is the place for you. The special set menu includes the classic dim-sum platter, crispy chicken bao, and crispy duck breast with potato puree.
SAR350.Open daily 12pm-11.30pm. Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Rd, Al Olaya, instagram.com/yauatchariyadh/
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