It’s time to for a celebration. There are way more than 14 ways to Valentine’s Day in Riyadh. February 14 is a great way to show your appreciation for those that mean the most to you. Be it with friends, family or your spouse, there are plenty of ways to have some fun (that isn’t coloured red) from great a restaurants to dine at and fresh flowers to brighten up their day to sweet chocolate treats to chomp on and exciting outdoor activities, we’ve put together some great picks to show your loved ones just how much you care this Valentine’s Day in Riyadh.
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Valentine’s Day dining:
Angelina
Add a little more sweetness to your hot chocolate with Angelina’s Valentine’s Day delight. Enjoy an exclusive menu for the day of love including a heart-shaped cake stuffed with strawberries and cream.
Tue Feb 14. 10am-2am. Bujairi Terrace, Diriyah, @angelinaparisksa.
Annabella
Take a journey to Italy for Valentine’s Day in Riyadh right here in the capital. Annabella is hosting a celebratory night. Located in Levels Mall, the eatery is ready to welcome you and your loved ones to share and care in the joyous occasion with a heart-shaped dessert topped with a golden flakes.
Tue Feb 14. noon-1.30am. Levels Mall, @annabellaksa.
A.O.K Kitchen
With love from A.O.K. That’s what you’re promised for Valentine’s Day in Riyadh if you dine at the KAFD eatery. The themed event includes an area inspired by the famous lock bridge in Paris where visitors can hang locks, in addition to check out baskets of flowers filled with a variety of luxury and healthy products. Add in those signature gluten-free pancakes, and you’ve likely got yourself an outing to remember.
Open daily, 8am-11.30pm. KAFD, @aok.kitchen.
Black Tap
Try the exclusive Valentine’s Day shake at Black Tap. Available for one day and one day only, the KAFD spot is serving up a Valentine’s Crazyshake with a vanilla frosted rim and white sprinkles on top. It also has a slice of red velvet cake and whipped cream with a chocolate drizzle.
Tue Feb 14. 12.30pm-11.30pm. KAFD, @blacktapksa.
Chez Bruno
With more truffle than your heart can fathom, Chez Bruno is bringing you and your loved ones together for some February 14 fun. Forks in hand, get ready to celebrate together in every plate with Chez Bruno’s set menu of lobster grilled with bisque sauce and truffle, caviar served with slices of truffle and pistachio mousse with a strawberry centre on pistachio cake.
Open Sat-Thu 1pm-11pm, Fri 2pm-11pm. Bujairi Terrace, Diriyah, @chezbrunoksa.
Cabana
London’s Cabana serves some flaming steaks. but for this Valentine’s Day in Riyadh it’s switching things up slightly with a Valentine’s Day dinner for two. The set menu consists of two mocktail mojitos, a Caesar salad, nachos with guacamole, and a selection of chicken breast, chicken skewer or a burger all for the price of SAR199. Love in the form of food? They say the way to the heart is the stomach.
Open Sat-Wed 9am-midnight, Thu 9am-1am, Fri 1pm-1am. Al Nakheel Mall, @cabanaksa.
Café de l’Esplanade
Wishing you were in Paris for Valentine’s Day? Head to the dreamy Parisian eatery for a French celebration. Book your table and find out what’s in store.
Open Sun-Thu 1pm-midnight, Fri 2pm-midnight, Sat 1pm-12.30am. Bujairi Terrace, Diriyah, @cafedelesplanadesa.
Chalmont
he elegant French restaurant is making sure you’re taken care of this Valentine’s Day in Riyadh will a charming dinner and, of course, a heart-shaped delight because what’s Valentine’s without the hearts, right?
Open daily, 6.30pm-midnight. KAFD, Al Aqiq, @chalmont.sa.
Elemental
Spoil yourself (and others) for Valentine’s Day in Riyadh with Elemental’s Valentine’s dinner on Tuesday for a four-course set menu meal accompanied by live music. The menu consists of burrata salad, lobster risotto, beef wellington, an “ice cold heartbreak” dessert (the irony), and so much more.
Tue Feb 14. 6am-midnight. Al Olaya, @elemental.ksa.
Glaze Donuts
Have a loved one that adores doughnuts? Well, this is probably the best sweet treat to get them at Glaze Donuts. Choose between a three-tier doughnut stack shaped like a heart or keep it simple with one-layer heart.
Open daily, 10am-midnight. Seetah Centre Al Mathar, @glazedonuts.sa.
Hualan
Get in on the special dessert and special menu at Hualan for Valentine’s Day in Riyadh. The dinner for two menu is available at SAR390 and includes a welcome drink. The menu is offering an array of starters including pumpkin beef and jasmine tea smoked honey beef as well as stir-fried black pepper beef and a rose almond dulce de leche with rose ripple ice cream.
Open Sat-Wed noon-midnight, Thu-Fri noon-1am. Midtown, @hualan_restaurant.
Lilou Artisan Patisserie
Get in on the Valentine’s Day desserts at Lilou Artisan Patisserie. The sweet spot is offering some pretty cute cakes for Valentine’s Day in Riyadh. Pick your favourite it and share a slice with each of the people who have special meaning to you.
Tue Feb 14. 9.30am-10.30am. Hittin, Prince Turki Al Awwal, @lilouartisanpatisserieksa.
Il Baretto
Get ready to make an entrance, Il Baretto is laying out a red carpet for Valentine’s Day in Riyadh accompanied by red roses and candlelit areas throughout the restaurant. Your dining experience will also include live music and some hearty Italian eats. They’ve also got special Valentine’s desserts. What’s better than that for a night out with friends and family?
Tue Feb 14. 12.30pm-3.30pm; 7pm-1am. KAFD, @ilbaretto.
Koi
Sharing is caring, right? So bring your gang to try Koi’s special menu dinner for Valentine’s Day in Riyadh. The Nikkei cuisine eatery blends flavours from Peru and Japan, and it is offering a menu on Tuesday February 14 at 5pm to midnight for SAR700 per couple.
SAR700. Tue Feb 14. 5pm-midnight. Wadi Al Muaydin, Imam Saud Ibn Abdulaziz Road, @koiriyadh.
LPM
Spoil yourself and your loved ones this Valentine’s Day in Riyadh with live entertainment, special desserts, including a tart with blackberry and white chocolate and a hazelnut chocolate mousse with biscuit. You can also find some fitting gifts for the day.
Tue Feb14. 6.30pm-midnight. Al Olaya, lpmrestaurants.com/riyadh.
Meraki
Meraki is serving a dinner this Valentine’s Day in Riyadh inspired by a story. “Chapter one” begins with a welcome drink with blends of pineapple and orange juice, coconut cream and cinnamon syrup. You can also dig into truffle orzo, caper seabream and chocolate mousse.
Tue Feb 14. 1pm-4pm;7pm-midnight. Al Faisaliah Hotel, Al Olaya, @merakiriyadh.
MNKY HSE
Valentine’s Day in Riyadh isn’t all about a heart-shaped boxes and red all over. Sometimes it’s about listening to melodic tunes with a special dinner with friends and family. MNKY HSE is hosting a Valentine’s event with an à la carte or special menu to choose from for SAR550 per person.
From SAR550.Tue Feb 14. Hittin, @mnkyhse. (800 440 0041).
Nofa Resort
Looking for a one-on-one dinner away from the crowds? Nofa Resort is offering just that this Valentine’s Day in Riyadh with your very own private dining experience. You’ll need to book yourself a table to enjoy a lavish night out on the town.
Tue Feb 14. @radissoncollectionriyadh, radissonhotels.com.
ROKA
Want dessert for Valentine’s Day in Riyadh? ROKA is serving an exclusive dessert platter with its signature smoked coconut tamago with raspberry and a special mocktail with strawberry and mint. Refreshing.
Tue Feb 14. 1pm-midnight. As Sulaimaniyah, @rokariyadhofficial.
Santini
Valentine’s Day in Riyadh is approaching. If you’re looking for something to do, you could check out new eatery Santini at Laysen Valley on February 14. Enjoy live entertainment with some comforting Italian eats at Santini.
Tue Feb 14. 1pm-4pm;7pm-12.30pm. Laysen Valley, @santini.riyadh.
SAID Dal 1923
The new handmade chocolate shop in the city is offering something a little special. You can now customise your very own special gesture with picks of your choice from the Italian chocolate spot.
Tue Feb 14. 4pm-midnight. Lumiere, Hittin, @saiddal1923ksa.
Sarabeth’s
It’s a heart-shaped day so why not get yourself or a loved one a heart-shaped cake? Sarabeth’s is bringing out the sweetness in the shape of a heart, or if you’re looking for something a little more similar, you can get the circle-shaped red cake. Red velvet and berries? Yum, and yum.
Open daily, 9am-midnight. U Walk and Bujairi Terrace, @sarabeths.sa.
Sumosan
Celebrate at Sumosan. You could your way to Laysen Valley and indulge in the set Valentine’s Day in Riyadh menu at the Japanese eatery. Feel like choosing your own dishes? Select from maki rolls, noodles, sashimi and more. You’ll need to book a table by calling the restaurant on 92 002 1225.
Tue Feb 14. 1pm-4.30pm; 7pm-1am. Laysen Valley, @sumosan.riyadh (92 002 1225).
Tokyo
Join Tokyo’s celebration of with a little more than just your usual sushi. Try the bellini mocktail with sweet peach and coconut with a special heart-shaped dessert boasting crunchy white chocolate praline and strawberry compote.
Tue Feb 14. 12.30pm-midnight. Al Urubah, @tokyo_arabia.
Walton St. Scalini
Traditional Italian eatery Scalini is offering a two-day special menu from Monday February 13 to Tuesday February 14. You can also win a dinner for two by solving the words in the puzzle. Valentine’s Day challenge accepted.
Open daily, 1pm-12.15am. Signature Centre, Hittin, @waltonstscalini.
Yauatcha
Yauatcha is offering you and your loved ones a special Valentine’s Day menu, and it’s looking yum. Start your meal off with a crab corn soup and then dig into a variety of new dim sum flavours including black truffle dumplings and seafood. You can also enjoy selections of duck, fish and shrimp. End things on a sweet note with a signature Valentine dessert decorated with loads of red. Hopefully everyone will heart it.
From SAR350. Tue Feb 14. noon-11.30pm. Mode Mall, Olaya, @yauatchariyadh.
Valentine’s Day flowers:
Floward
Add some colour to your red roses at Floward. One of the newer spots to get some fresh flowers in the city, no Valentine’s Day in Riyadh is complete without a neatly wrapped bouquet or an assembled vase of fresh picks to show them you care.
Online, floward.com.
Little Flora
Head down to Little Flora in An Nakheel for some big arrangements. Offering everything from lilies to roses and orchids and tulips, this place has it all. Put something unique together with a bit of baby breath and fresh greenery. You can never go wrong with this one.
Online. Open daily 10am-11pm. Imam Saud bin Abdulaziz, Al Nakheel, littleflora.com (055 082 2658).
Spring Rose
It may not be spring just yet, but Spring Rose is one of the oldest flower gems in the city for the freshest flower arrangements. With more than a few branches throughout the city, you can pop in for a quick buy or get your flowers delivered straight to you (a little self-love never hurt for Valentine’s).
Online or Open Sat-Thu 9am-11pm, Fri 4pm-11pm. Various locations including Al Wurood, springrose.com.sa.
Valentine’s Day sweet treats:
Godiva
A classic choice for Valentine’s, there’s nothing more loving that a slab or two of chocolate. Godiva is known for its chocolate box selection filled with everything from hazelnut fillings to creamy dark chocolate. Add a box of chocolate to your flower arrangement, and you’ve got yourself a solid gift.
Open Sat-Thu 9.30am-11pm, Fri 1pm-11.30pm. Al Takhassusi, godiva.com (011 281 5554).
Jeff de Bruges
Vegans can enjoy chocolate, too. Jeff de Bruges is known for its vegan-friendly chocolate picks, specifically the 70 percent luxury dark chocolate. If you’re searching for the best spot for some chocolates to gift to your parents this Valentine’s Day in Riyadh, it could be Jeff de Bruges.
Open daily 10am-midnight. Fiorenza La Piazza, Al Mohammadiyyah, jeff-de-bruges.com (920 009 768).
LEVO
Known of its signature heart-shaped chocolates for Valentine’s Day, LEVO is a popular pick when it comes to gifting something sweet. Grab a box filled with heart-shaped bites, add a card and show them you care. The simpler, the better.
Open Sat-Thu 9am-11pm, Fri 1pm-11pm. Al Mohammadiyyah, @levochocolate.
Activities:
Aseel Resort
Give yourself a day off for Valentine’s Day in Riyadh and spend some quality time with family and friends at Aseel Resort. There’s nothing quite like a day out with the people nearest and dearest to you. Put in a beautiful resort equipped with a pool, sitting rooms and other amenities, add in a little bit of barbecuing, light up the fire and gather around and enjoy.
From SAR2,099. Open 24 hours. Wadi Hanifa Road, aseelresort.com.
ESPA
Pamper your loved ones with a day at the spa. After a long week, one of the best gifts you can give is a full day of relaxation filled with massages, mani-pedis and facials. ESPA is one of the top spas in Riyadh located in Al Faisaliah Tower. Luxury is likely found all over, and you deserve it for Valentine’s Day in Riyadh.
Open daily, 7am-1am. King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, alfaisaliahspa.com.
Four Seasons Hotel
Stay at the Four Seasons Hotel for Valentine’s Day in Riyadh and enjoy an in-suite massage, afternoon tea and dinner at Elements. The offer for the special day is known as “Timeless Love”, and it is likely a solid option for a relaxing time.
Tue Feb 14. Four Seasons Hotel, Kingdom Tower, @fsriyadh.
Keramos
Book a workshop and get sculpting. Keramos is one of the first spots in Riyadh that offers workshops where you can create your own masterpieces. The sentiment behind sculpting a masterpiece alongside someone you care about is a memory to remember. Then you have an actual physical piece as a moment. Win, win.
Open Mon-Sat 2pm-11pm, Sun (closed). An Narjis, @keramosksa.
Voco
Celebrate Valentine’s in Riyadh at Voco with room offers for two adults decorated with a heart-shaped cake for two, welcome drinks and a flower decoration with heat-shaped doves on the bed as well as red balloons.
Tue Feb 14. King Fahd Road, An Namudhajiyah, @vocoriyadh.
Valentine’s Day in Riyadh gifts:
Dayma Box
There’s something so personal about a gift that comes in a box, right? Specialising in hand-crafted curated gift boxes, Dayma Box is a local brand known for creating personalised gifts for all occasions. The Riyadh-based business is launching its “Love Box” collection in celebration of Valentine’s Day. We’re thinking it’s a great pick to hand out to your favourite people to show them just how much you care.
Prices vary. @dayma.box.
Emando Jewelry
They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but jewellery made just for you takes it to the next level. Emando is a Saudi jewellery brand known for its meaningful pieces for both men and women, including necklaces with Arabic alphabets to rings with phrases. Try a gift with a meaning for Valentine’s Day in Riyadh and see that smile widen across their face.
Various prices. @emando.sa.
Rexchoux
Nothing speaks to the heart like a piece of art. Rexchoux is a Saudi artist who creates some standout pieces that will likely leave any recipient in awe. You could great a custom piece with your family having their main character moments for unique Valentine’s Day in Riyadh gifts. A memory in a frame.
@rexchouk.
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