7 fun things to do in Riyadh this week: February 12 to 15
Let’s welcome the new week with a big smile on your face…
Discover some of the best things to do in Riyadh over the next few days. So, whether you’re after fun activities for the entire family, a painting workshop, or ways to kickstart your week, we’ve got you covered.
Here are seven fun things to do in Riyadh this week.
Sunday February 12
Grab your tissues and get ready to re-experience this timeless love story
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The time has come. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, a remastered version of James Cameron’s multi-Academy Award-winning ‘Titanic’ has been re-released to theatres for an exclusive limited engagement. With a cast headed by Oscar winners Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, the film is an epic, action-packed romance set against the ill-fated maiden voyage of the “unsinkable” Titanic, at the time, the largest moving object ever built.
Titanic: 25th Anniversary, Drama, Rating R18, 3h 15min. Book your tickets here. @amc_cinemas_sa
Have a family fun day at Riyadh Zoo
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If you’re looking for some fun activities for the kids, how about a visit to the zoo? Featuring more than 1,300 animals from 190 species in six sub-zones, each area in the Riyadh Zoo offers family-friendly activities that will amaze you – from giraffes and kangaroo feeding to interacting with turtles and other farm animals.
Riyadh Zoo, 10am to 5pm, Al Malaz, Riyadh 12832. SAR10 per person and SAR5 for kids below 10 years old. Tel: +966 234 567 8900. @riyadh_zoo
Monday February 13
A fun day out for your teens
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It’s the half-term break. Are the kids moping around the house, complaining about running out of stuff to do? Then head to this hotspot in Qurtubah. Teen’s Area features exciting and thrilling activities such as roller-skating, trampolines, bowling, laser tags and VR to keep them occupied.
Teen’s Area, Qurtubah, Riyadh, daily 5pm to 1am. Book your spot here. @teens_ksa
Try your hand at a new skill with this art workshop
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Discover your inner creative with Plush Nail Boutique and AlShahla Portable Painting Studio’s ‘Self-Love Art Workshop’. Like the name suggests, the workshop is less focused on the finished product and more on how the artistic process can be an avenue for meditation and mindfulness. So, grab a paintbrush and unleash your creativity in this relaxed and interactive event. Come on your own or with friends and spend the two-and-a-half-hour class listening to a self-love talk, painting, enjoying a free manicure service, and many more.
Self-Love Art Workshop, Feb 13, 7.30pm to 10pm, Plush Nail Boutique. SAR380 per person. Tel: 9200 11840. @plush.sa
Tuesday February 14
Enjoy an exclusive recital by pianist Francois Mardirossian
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Fancy a romantic night out watching a classical concert? For those who manage to snag a ticket for the Piano Concert by Francois Mardirossian on Tuesday February 14 are in for a treat. Look forward to Francois’ unique sound, where every nuance is perfectly judged, poised and placed.
A Piano Concert by Francois Mardirossian, Feb 14, 7.30pm, Cultural Palace, Diplomatic Quarter. @alliancefrancaise_ksa
Take your practice to new heights with Acro Yoga
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Planning an exciting Valentine’s Day for you and your bestie? Come and join a fun Acro Yoga session at Exhale Yoga Studio with coach Malak. Acro Yoga is a form of partner yoga, which brings together yoga, acrobatics and Thai massage. Playful, fun, but also a therapeutic form of yoga, it’s a partner yoga practice designed to build trust, strength, and connection while feeling like a dance. A lovely activity to do with friends and family, which will make you laugh, play and have fun.
Acro Yoga, Feb 14, 8pm, Exhale Yoga Studio, Umro Adhamry, Al Safarat, Riyadh 12512. Book this workshop for SAR170 via the Exhale Yoga Studio mobile app and invite your friend for free. @exhaleyoga.sa
Wednesday February 15
Experience the thrill of a simulated free fall
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Enjoy a gravity-defying experience and take flight with the Superfly sessions, exclusively at Boulevard World. Thrill-seekers can fly without wings and take in the breathtaking views of Boulevard World Lake, the largest man-made lake in the world. It is not an experience for the faint of heart, but if you’re an adrenaline junkie, it’ll do the trick nicely.
Superfly, daily 3pm to 10pm, Boulevard World, Superhero Sub-zone. Book your Superfly tickets here. SAR150 (includes entry to Boulevard World). @riyadhseason
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