Looking for great ways to spend the next five days? How about 12 fun 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,
Have cheeseburgers at Ferdi
How do you like your burgers? Ferdi is now open at Via Riyadh, and it is one of many restaurants you might want to book your table at, especially if burgers are your jam. Don’t forget to ask for more sauce and even add a fried egg on top.
Via Riyadh, ferdi-restaurant.com
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Explore THE LINE exhibition
THE LINE exhibition has been extended, and now it’s your chance to see it again in Diriyah. Learn all about the ground-breaking vertical city Even if you’ve been to the exhibition previously, it is well worth going again, especially because it’s free
Free. Tue May 2 to Sat Aug 19. Diriyah Biennale Foundation, Diriyah, neom.com
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See sparkle at Saudi International Luxury Week
Saudi International Luxury Weeky is, well, starting this week Kicking off on Tuesday May 16 to Friday May 19 at Al Faisaliah Hotel, browse over 120 international fine and high jewellery brands. Shine bright like a diamond.
Tue May 16-19. Al Faisaliah Hotel, Olaya, saudiluxuryweek.com
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Catch the Al Hilal vs Al Ittihad game
Al Hilal is going head to head with local team Al Ittihad on Tuesday May 16. Part of the Saudi Pro League, the match is taking place at King Fahad International Stadium. Here’s your chance to see the King Cup winners fresh from the big match
Tue May 16. King Fahad International Stadium
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Find passion at Naila Art Gallery’s Passion Exhibition
Check out the works of Elif Alver at Naila Art Gallery for free from Sunday May 14 to Monday May 15. The exhibition will be open from 10am to 10pm.
Open Sat-Thu 2pm-10pm. Naila Art Gallery, Al Takhassosi Street Building 247, Riyadh. www.gallerynaila.com.
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Explore Salwa Palace
Salwa Palace is always worth a visit to see incredible Saudi history. Offering centuries-old architecture, the palace marks the establishment of the first Saudi state. Take in the surrounding history of Bait Al Mal, and Al Turaif Mosque’s which used to supply the residents of the palace with water
Turaif, Diriyah, diriyah.sa
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Take the kids on an adventure at Boulevard Riyadh City
Take the little one over to Adventure Park at Boulevard Riyadh City to enjoy kid-friendly obstacle courses for SAR100 for two hours. If you want to extend it to three hours of fun, it’s an aditional SAR30. It’s time to play.
From SAR100. Open daily 8pm-1am. Boulevard Riyadh City, Hittin, @blvdruhcity
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Show off your tricks at Saudi Skate Park
Looking for fun things to do in Riyadh? Why not show off your moves at Saudi Skate Park at Boulevard Riyadh City. Not a pro? Don’t worry, you can also practise your skills and get help from the coaches.
From SAR80. Open daily 2pm-midnight Boulevard Riyadh City, Hittin, saudiskateparks.com.
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See if you can break out at Escape KSA
See if you have the skills and smarts to get out of Escape KSA’s many themed rooms before you run out of time. Choose from four different VR escape room challenges or four live escape rooms
From SAR60 (per person). Open daily 3.30pm-2.30pm. The Zone, Takhassusi, @escapeksa
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Visit Via Riyadh
Via Riyadh officially opened its doors on Thursday May 11. The new dining and shopping destination has a range of brand-new eateries that have come to Riyadh – as well as Saudi – for the the first time. Restaurant reservations are now open
Opens Thu May 11. Fri May 12 (restaurants).Via Riyadh, viariyadh.com
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Walk around Wadi Hanifa
After outdoor things to do in Riyadh this week? Embrace the weather at Wadi Hanifa. Go on a leisurely stroll or have a family picnic. Or, why not both? You can also stop in at Valley Padel for a quick game.
Open Sat-Wed 9am-11pm, Thu-Fri 9am-1am. Al Masani’a
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Swing your racket at The Garage
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
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