After the best things to do in Riyadh in August? With every new month comes new events, activities and “it” restaurants and cafés to head to. The Saudi capital is blooming with exciting things to do in Riyadh in August, from concerts to gaming tournaments, it’s a great time to be up and running in the capital. Whether your basking by the pool or cracking codes to escape the room, this month is looking busy in the greatest way possible. Here are the top things to do in Riyadh in August.
August 1
Crack a smile at the Museum of Happiness
Start your month off with bright colours and happy vibes at the Museum of Happiness. One of the great things to do in Riyadh in August, let your creativity run wild at this fun spot exuding feelings of sunshine and rainbows. A perfect place to update your Insta feed, this will likely have your double-taps soaring.
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From SAR30. Open daily. Sun-Thu 4pm-midnight. Fri-Sat 2pm-midnight. Riyadh Front, Gate 3 instagram.com/museumofhappiness.sa.
August 2
Enroll your little ones in Out of the Box summer camp
After fun things to do in Riyadh in August for the family? Out of the Box is offering an interactive kids summer camp until Thursday August 25. The summer camp welcomes children aged one-and-a-half to five from 9am to noon and children aged six to 11 from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. This promises to be a summer experience full of fun activities for young creative minds. Book your little one’s spot now and enjoy one of the best things to do in Riyadh in August.
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Thu August 25. Sun- Thu, 9am-noon (ages 1.5 to five), 3.30pm-5.30pm (ages six to 11), Fri (closed). Sat (closed). Dist, Al Thoumamah Rd, As Sahafah, instagram.com/outofthebox.sa.
August 3
Eat at Maqsaf
Missing those high school canteen vibes? Enjoy an egg and sausage sandwich for breakfast at Maqsaf or stop by for lunch and down a generously stuffed shish tawook hoagie. Other menu options include kunafa kaak for dessert and cooling refreshments like a maqsaf original kunafa milkshake. There’s even a merchandise booth.
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Open daily, 3.45pm-1am. Mohammed Ibn Yasser Rd, Al Mohammadiyyah, instagram.com/maqsaf.saudi.
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August 4
Attend R3HAB, Dafencii and Wizkid’s concert at Gamers8
It’s no secret that Gamers8 is up there on trending things to do in Riyadh in August. Offering a whole lot more than just games, it truly is an event for everyone to enjoy. Nothing beats a concert. Some of the biggest names in the music industry will be taking to the stage including EDM favourite DJ R3HAB, internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Wizkid and Saudi Arabia’s rising star Dafencii.
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From SAR240. Thu Aug 4. Boulevard Riyadh City, gamers8.gg.
August 5
Waddle your way to Duck Donuts
Can we really say no to doughnuts? Duck, Duck, Goosing its way from the Outer Banks in Duck, North Carolina, to Saudi’s capital, Duck Donuts Riyadh is the first branch outside of the US. A fun and interactive build-your-own-doughnut concept will have you pondering the best toppings, coatings and drizzles to add to your warm freshly baked dunker. Take a bite into your very own doughnut creation, among the great things do to in Riyadh in August with your family and friends.
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Open Sat-Thu 7am-midnight. Fri 3pm-midnight. Centro An Nakhil, duckdonuts.com.
August 9
Have all day brunch at Brekkie
Enjoy vegan-friendly options like mango yogurt with mixed seeds, honey and peanut butter or truffled avocado toast on thick brioche bread, sautéed mushrooms, pomegranate seeds and zaatar. Have something sweet with sticky toffee French toast. A great spot if you’re after delicious foodie things to do in Riyadh in August.
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Open daily. Sun-Thu 7am-3pm. Fri 8am-10.30am, 1pm-5pm. Sat 9am-4pm. Abi Bakr As Siddiq Branch Rd, Al Mursilat, instagram.com/brekkie.sa.
August 13
Try authentic Indian street food at Mohalla
If you’re after yummy things do to in Riyadh in August, you might want to head to Mohalla. The modern Indian eatery provides a vibrant atmosphere with a side of flavoursome authenticity. You likely don’t want to miss out on the keema samosa chaat (minced mutton and green peas samosa with sweet yogurt, mint chutney, mango and pomegranate) and the Mohalla kebab specials.
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Open daily. 1pm-1am. Prince Turki Al Awwal Rd, The Esplanade, instagram.com/mohallaksa.
August 17
Get artsy at Café Ceramique
After artistic things to do in Riyadh in August? Head to Café Ceramique for a fun time out with the kids. Select your ceramic item of choice from the array of options including plates, mugs and cute jewellery boxes, grab your paint and brushes and get to work on your masterpiece.
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Open daily. 3pm-12am. Al Malqa, instagram.com/cafeceramiquesa.
August 21
Enjoy Woop’s new summer mix menu
Summer time in Riyadh is great, minus the blazing heat. It’s a time when restaurants and cafés launch their summer hit items and Woop has done just that. Woop’s summer mix menu offers a crunchy duo of your choice. Pick one from each of the available juice and waffle options for SAR39 for the sweet mix or the try the savoury mix for SAR34. Menu items include summer passion and freshen up juices or Nutella, custard, labneh and halloumi waffles.
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Open daily. 10am-2am. Pure Sqaure, Al Takhassousi, (multiple locations available), instagram.com/woop.ksa.
August 23
Relax at The Cliff Resort
On the search for relaxing family-time? The Cliff Resort is one spot you could get away this weekend. With a variety of fully-equipped villas to choose from, make sure to pack your water wings and dive into the pools overlooking the astounding cliff views. Filled with interiors that will leave you feeling cosy, this is a great place to bond with the family and make memories.
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Open 24/7. Al Waseel Rd, Riyadh 13926, instagram.com/cliff_resort.
August 30
Urban dining at Huqqa
Get ready for urban eats at this UWalk eatery. Try creatively presented dishes including coconut and lemon refreshments served in a bag with crazy straws, cheesy beef burgers with a side of fries and rustic meat cubes with seasoned potatoes.
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Open daily, 6am-1am. UWalk, An Nakheel, Prince Turki Al Awwal Rd, instagram.com/huqqariyadh.
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