From a pastel-coloured festival on the corniche to a meaty menu made for sharing to a new beach experience so, you are looking for the best things to do this weekend in Jeddah? Look no further. The Red Sea city is filled with exciting things to do, whether you’re a culture vulture, foodie looking for a new restaurantor you always want to spend your time on the Jeddah Corniche (we don’t blame you). From summer festivals, bowling with slurpees, fresh menus and everything in between, here are five fantastic things to do in Jeddah this weekend. We’ll see you out there exploring the city.
Celebrate back to school with cupcakes from Munch
Back to school just got sweeter at Munch Bakery where the bakery is offering 15 percent off on cupcakes for the new academic year. Looking for an after-school snack? Red velvet, chocolate soufflé, carrot cupcakes (gotta get those veggies in somehow) and all of your favourites are part of the deal. So head down to any of the bakery’s branches or order online and start your week on a sweet note.
Various locations,
Put the pedal to the medal in virtual reality at Tekzone
Want to bop around the bumper car track without the whiplash and knee strain? Put on your VR headsets and start your engines at the world’s first VR bumper car ride at Tekzone. You can jet off to outer space and even build your own track in the simulator.
Open daily. Noon-midnight.
Shop and sample food at Beit Luz
Ash Shati’s recent addition Beit Luz is a restaurant-concept store hybrid. The chic eatery offers marg’ ‘zas, fettucine pasta, quinoa salads, meaty tacos, and more up front, and local accessories and clothing in the back. The spot is open late so you can get some late-night shopping done after grabbing a bite.
Take the fam to The Sequel
Patisserie Sucré Salé’s The Sequel is an extension of the bakery and café with interactive elements including make your own pancakes and ice creams, making it a brilliant spot to bring the kiddos. Located right next to the original location, The Sequel has the same menu as Patisserie Sucré Salé. If you are looking to try out a new spot this weekend, get ready to flip pancakes here.
Say “arigatou” to the Geek Dimension Café
Unleash your inner geek at the largest anime café in Saudi. The Al Basateen space has a dedicated anime watching section and over 300 mangas on display which you can grab and head to a quiet reading nook in the café. If the giant upside down chess display on the ceiling was not a dead giveaway, you can also play board games at the café with your buddies.
Grab brekkie from Ext. Seventeen
Start your weekend right at Ext. Seventeen. The female-run eatery specialises in Saudi-inspired flavours. Head over for shakshouka, apple pancakes, and labneh toast with sundried tomatoes. The Al Yamamah venue won
Bowl and slurp slushies at Sparky’s
A trip to the bowling alley is not complete without some snacking in between turns. Sparky’s understands this and is now offering a free slushies of your favourite flavours with each round of bowling for a limited time. Bowling starts from SAR80 per person at the Red Sea Mall venue. Lace up your shoes and get ready for a brain freeze.
From SAR80.
Share the Tomahawk menu with friends at Pampas
The chic Latin-American restaurant has introduced a new steak and tapas set menu that you can enjoy as the sun dips down the horizon from the picturesque spot on the 17th floor. It features – you guessed it – a wagyu tomahawk T-bone steak and tapas as well as beverages and desserts. The three-course menu and can feed about four to six people for SAR999, and you and your friends will likely not walk out of the restaurant hungry.
From SAR999.
Embrace summer at ILIOS
ILIOS is back. OIA Beach Resort is hosting weekly summer experiences from 1pm to 7pm. You’ll see live performances, participate in DIY activities and more. The festival has limited bookings, and you can make yours via WhatsApp. If you miss this weekend, you can catch the event the following weekend.
Reservations open. Fri-Sat. 1pm-7pm. OIA Beach Resort, North Obhur,
Have a pastel-coloured evening at Summer Vibes
The Instagram-ready Summer Vibes festival is in full swing with a shopping bazaar, food court, and dedicated activities for you and your little ones. With the multicoloured palm trees, surfboards, and draped cabanas the festival has fully embraced the season. Head down to Ash Shati over the weekend to stroll through the free event.
Free. On now. Jeddah Promenade, Ash Shat
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