Catch Jason Derulo performing in Riyadh (and tickets are only SAR50)
Get ready, Riyadh. International super stars Jason Derulo and Fouad Abdelwahed are set to light up the Riyadh Golf Club on Friday, February 14. Performing as part of the PIF Saudi Ladies International, and with tickets priced at just SAR50, we reckon it will sell out fast. Grab your tickets from just 50 SAR at webook.com From SAR50, Riyadh Golf Club webook.com.
Be one of the first to visit Solitaire Riyadh – the capital’s new ultra-luxe lifestyle destination
Solitaire Riyadh is now open in the city and we couldn’t be more excited to visit. Solitaire Riyadh features a huge array of dining options, highlighted by flagship restaurants making their debut in Saudi Arabia. These include Arcade Food Hall, Perruche, Gina, Liza, New Shanghai, Angel Cakes and The Light House. Solitaire features flagship stores from some of the world’s most coveted brands, including Louis Vuitton, Dior, Cartier, Gucci, and Balenciaga. Additionally, the destination will introduce global brands making their first appearance in the Kingdom, such as Buccellati and Amiri. This impressive lineup positions Solitaire as the ultimate shopping destination for discerning clientele. Al Thumamah Road, Ar Rabi, solitaireksa.com.
Get up close to stunning wildlife at Nofa Resort
If you’re a Riyadh resident, chances are you’ve explored the Nofa Wildlife Park via its safari drive, which brings you up close to incredible animals like giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, lions, tiger and cheetah, all roaming freely. What you might not realise is that there are also numerous leisure activities you can try via the neighbouring Nofa Riyadh hotel. Our top pick is the horse riding desert safari organised by the Nofa Equestrian Resort, which takes you through the majestic sand dunes for an experience that is somehow both exhilarating and calming at the same time. From SAR200. Exit 857, New Mecca Highway, nofaresorts.com (059 325 5918).
Fill the gram at House of Hype
A massive immersive entertainment park with a heavy dose of virtual reality, House of Hype is inspired by video games, fashion, music and social media trends. There are 50 different attractions and games in total, with visitors able to virtually interact across a range of futuristically-designed rooms. Once in, you’ll have a blast creating, playing and discovering, winning competitions and prizes in the process, and even using a specially made in-world currency. From SAR99. Open daily 5pm-2am. Boulevard City, Hittin, webook.com.
Escape town at the Red Sand dunes
A drive out to the Red Sand Dunes is a classic activity. And if you’ve not been yet, make this year the time to remedy that. If you’re in a group with a couple of 4x4s, you can head out there together and enjoy an afternoon climbing up the dunes and watching the sunset from the peaks. Or if you prefer an organised tour and don’t mind an early morning activity, start with a 5am pick-up and head into the Red Sand Dunes for four hours of desert safari by quad bike, followed by lunch at Najd Village, a popular traditional Saudi restaurant, and a camel ride. From SAR900 (minimum two people). Red Sand Dunes, Al Muzahmiya, saudiarabiatours.net.
Experience the most luxurious cinema in the world
Described as the ‘most luxurious cinema in the world’, The Renaissance Cinema from VOX at Via Riyadh puts all other movie theatres to shame. It has seven different private screening rooms each with a different theme: Avant Garde, Oasis, Orient Express, Secret Garden, Tuwaiq and Wall Street. Pick from vintage-style family seating in the Orient Express theatre to a majlis-style set-up at the Tuwaiq Hall. There’s even a ball pit in Oasis. We told you this is way beyond a basic move night out. So grab a group of mates and settle in while enjoying restaurant-quality food as you watch. Film buffs need to experience this at least once. Various prices. Via Riyadh, Al Hada, viariyadh.com.
Challenge your friends at Firstaiment
Paint your mates black, red, blue and orange at Firstainment. Here, you can enjoy a thrill rush by shooting your target with paintballs. Not sure how to aim? There’s an on-site target practice area, as well as team games to get your in the zone. Once you’re done, head over to the VR games for a bit of fictional fun. Packages start from SAR110. From SAR110. Open daily 4pm-1am (boys only); Saturday 4pm-10pm (girls only). Firstaiment, Ar Rimal, 7315 Najah Street, Riyadh 13256, firstaiment.com.
Have an arts and crafts day with the kiddos at Mofun
Whether you want to try your hand at tufting for the first time or simply want to let your paintbrush do the talking, Mofun is your go-to spot for all of those activities in one place. The arts and crafts space recently opened in the bustling area of Al Olaya. The space is very beginner-friendly as well so no need to worry whether you’ll be able to make something or not. All you need to do is book your spot in advance and you’ll be leaving with a new masterpiece to put on display at home. It’s also one of many things to do in Riyadh that will bring on loads of fun with the kiddos. From SAR48. Open Mon-Sat 4pm-11pm. Closed Sun. Al Olaya, @mofunstudiosa (055 109 8920).
Hit a strike at X300 bowling
Looking for some place to de-stress and practise your aim? The newly opened X300 Bowling is the place to do it. The neon-lit place offers eight swish lanes and tonnes of fun for you and the fam as you try your hand at bowling. Games at the As Sulaimaniyah attraction start from SAR39. When it comes to things to do in Riyadh this week, this is an unmissable attraction. From SAR39. As Sulaimaniyah, x300_bowling.
Bite into a shawarma with old school vibes at Falga Wahda
This is not your average shawarma in Riyadh. At Falga Wahda, you can enjoy this garlic-filled bite on-the-go or head in for a walk down memory lane with cassettes of old school Arabic singers on deck. Take a seat while you enjoy your meal swaying to the tunes from the recorder. Best part is, it’s open 24 hours a day. Open 24/7. Al Ghadir, @falga.wahda.
