Looking for great ways to spend the next five days? How about 15 solid choices for things to do in Riyadh? If you want to know about the latest and greatest things to do in Riyadh, these are it. If you’re searching for new things to try in the capital, Be it top food options or interesting places to visit, Time Out always has you covered. Here are the best things to do in Riyadh this week.
Shop the new market in Diriyah
Diriyah has a new market and it’s ready for you to shop till you drop for things to do in Riyadh this week. A historic souq dating back to the foundation of the first state, Souq Al Mawsim is on until May at Turaif Park. You’ll need a Diriyah Entry Pass for SAR100 on weekdays and SAR200 on weekends to enjoy the many perfume, clothing, and coffee stalls in the area.
Until May. Turaif Park, Diriyah, diriyah.sa.
Swing your racket at the new neon padel court
Have you ever played padel in a neon court? Well, now you can for things to do in Riyadh this week. The Garage is Riyadh’s first neon padel court in the capital promoting some serious glow-in-the-dark competition. Grab a racket and a few friends.
Open now, @the.garage.sa.
Check out the AlUla Camel Cup
A camel race is coming to AlUla. Striding its way into the desert sands, AlUla Camel Cup is taking place from Tuesday March 14 to Friday March 17 in the historic area with a grand prize of SAR80 million given to the winner titled “Champion of Champions”. Make a trip down and enjoy the races from SAR80.
From SAR50 (single day pass). Tue Mar 14-Fri Mar 17. AlUla, experiencealula.com.
Ready your Ramadan wardrobe at this Ramadan Caravan
This international department store is hosting its well-known Ramadan Caravan. Harvey Nichols, located in Mode Mall has some stellar essentials to upgrade you wardrobe with. Continuing until Tuesday April 25, you’ll have more than enough time to shop local brands including Mashael Al Torath, Haifa Al Megren and more.
Wed Feb 15-Tue Apr 25. Open Sun-Wed 10am-11pm, Thu 10am-11.30pm, Fri 4pm-11.30pm, Sat 10am-11.30pm. Mode Mall, King Fahd Road, @harveynicholsriyadh.
Enjoy the last few weeks of Boulevard World
Boulevard World is leaving us soon, as soon as Wednesday March 22 to be exact. Before we say our final farewells to Riyadh Season’s new zone, you might want to explore the world’s largest artificial lake if you haven’t already. Head out on a trip around the world with the many countries and cultures, oh and rides too.
SAR100 (weekdays), SAR150 (weekends). Until Wed Mar 22. Open daily 3pm-11pm. Boulevard World, Hittin, ticketmx.riyadhseason.sa.
Eat pastries at Chestnut Bakery
The newest bakery in town headed to the capital straight from London. Enjoy pastries at the new Pure Centre bakery, Chestnut Bakery. Enjoy everything from croissants, baked bread, and sweet delights, too.
Open daily, noon-3pm. Pure Center, @chestnut.bakery.
Visit Boulevard Riyadh City for free
Entry to Boulevard Riyadh City is free. Yes, you can now visit the Riyadh Season zone for free and get in on all the fun and excitement in the area. Driving to the zone? You also get free parking, all you need to do is find a spot and enjoy some time out with friends and family.
Free. Boulevard Riyadh City, Hittin, @blvdruhcity.
Have a late night dinner at Annabella
Have pasta and pizza at 1am. Yes, Annabella offers some late-night dinning well into the night. After that fun night out on the town, enjoy some flavourful bites and end it on a sweet note with some caffeine-infused tiramisu.
Open daily noon-1.30am. Levels Mall, Al Masiaf, @annabellaksa.
Check out the new complex Ramla Terraza
Looking for a new complex to explore? Ramla Terraza recently opened in the city and it might just be the next hangout spot. Located in As Sahafah, the area has four international restaurants to enjoy including Brute, Clap, Iris Café, and Jones the Grocer. We suggest booking a table through The Chefz app in advance because it might get busy.
Open daily, 6pm-2am. Ramla Terraza. As Sahafah, @ramlaterraza.
Bite into Emirati eats at Al Fanar Restaurant
Tuck into Emirati cuisine right here in the city. Time Out Market Dubai’s Al Fanar Restaurant recently opened at Riyadh Front and is serving hearty mixed grills, salmon biryani, and traditional spicy jasheed. Yum. We reckon it’s worth a visit for new things to do in Riyadh this week.
Open daily, 4pm-11pm. Riyadh Front. alfanarrestaurant.com.
Bowl a strike at Bob’s Famous
Get those competitive juices flowing at Bob’s Famous in UWalk. It’s all about eating and bowling at this joint. Head here with a group of friends or get the family in on the fun. You can also enjoy a game of billiards if you’re feeling extra competitive.
Open Sat-Wed 11am-1am, Thu noon-1am, Fri 2pm-1am. UWalk, Al Nakheel, @bobsfamousksa.
Paint at Café Ceramique
Get artistic at Café Ceramique for things to do in Riyadh this week. The space has a variety of ceramic pieces to choose from in the form of piggy banks, jewellery holders as well as cups and plates. Choose your colours, grab your paint brushes and channel your inner Picasso. Leave it all on the canvas.
SAR50. Open daily, 3pm-midnight. Al Makan Mall, Al Malqa, @cafeceramiquesa (050 123 6611).
Speed away at Doos Karting
Beep, beep, it’s time for some speed. Doos Karting is ready for you to take to the tracks and tackle all the twists and turns in the road at full speed. Press to accelerate and avoid all the obstacles in the road. Bring along your friends for a competitive yet friendly time out.
SAR91. Open daily, Thu-Sat 4pm-7.30pm. Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz Road, dooskarting.com (920 008 311).
Take a sip at SAID dal 1923
How far does chocolate travel? SAID dal started as a chocolate factory in 1923 in Italy. It has come a long way since then, and is now known for being every chocoholic’s single-tear-shedding spot. The first Riyadh branch is now open in Hittin with plenty of chocolate desserts and drinks to go around. Try the signature hot chocolate. It’s worth the potential mess.
Open daily 4pm-midnight. Prince Turkey Alawwal Road, Hittin, @saiddal1923ksa.
Dive into history at Turaif
Turaif is the birthplace of the Kingdom, and you can explore the rich history across five art galleries as part of your things to do in Riyadh this week plans. Yes, five. Tickets start at SAR100. This promises to be an enriching activity you can bring the family to.
From SAR100. Open Sat-Wed 10am-midnight, Thu 10am-1am, Fri 2pm-1am, Diriyah, diriyah.sa.
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