8 top things to do in Riyadh this week: January 7 to January 10
It’s a new week…
The second week of 2024 is officially here, and while the temperatures are still a little higher than expected during the day this winter, we still have so much to do. Here are all the things to in Riyadh this week.
Sunday January 7
Explore Saudi culture at Makshat Festival and Exhibition
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The third edition of the Makshat Festival and Exhibition in Riyadh is here. The festival has free entrance until Saturday Janaury 6, and from Sunday January 7 until Saturday January 13, you’ll need to book a SAR20 ticket online to explore the vibrancy of the culture. The popular event combines the four main elements that embody Saudi Arabia’s heritage, culture, and hospitality.
Makshat Festival and Exhibition in Riyadh, QQQ4+6V6, Ghirnatah, Riyadh 13242, daily 3pm to 11pm. Book your spot here now.
Have hot chocolate at Angelina
This iconic French cafe serves up a world-famous cup of hot chocolate that you must have sometime this winter. At SAR58, you get a thick, premium Parisian hot chocolate served with a side of whipped cream to sweeten your drink to your liking. Soak up the Diriyah views and sip on the popular drink.
Angelina, Bujairi Terrace, daily 9am to 1am. @angelinaparisksa
Test your Harry Potter knowledge
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If you’re a mega Potterhead, this one’s for you. A Harry Potter quiz night at Sociale Cafe is happening this week, and you need to check it out. Whether you’re a Slytherin or a Gryffindor, this is where you want to battle it out on who’s the bigger fan.
Harry Potter quiz night, Prince Muhammad Ibn Abd Al Aziz, As Sulimaniyah, 8pm to 10pm. @sociale.cafe
Monday January 8
Book your next getaway with Saudia Airlines
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If you’re feeling a little restless in Riyadh, you need to check out Saudia Airlines’ 30 per cent discount on international flights. Available to book until Tuesday January 9, while the travel period, you can book for begins January 15 and goes on until March 27.
Visit: Saudia.com
View traditional Najdi doors on display
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A cultural exhibition, “Beyond the Door,” is on in Diriyah right now. The exhibition unveils the innovation and sustainability hidden within the traditional Najdi doors. Paying homage to Najdi craftsmen’s ingenuity, “Beyond the Door” showcases contemporary art bound by the craft’s essence and design.
Beyond the Door exhibition, At-Turaif Park, daily 3pm to 11pm. diriyah.sa/beyond-the-door
Tuesday January 9
Check out Ana Pušica’s solo exhibition, “Strip. Drip. Shower”
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Pinkish, blues, yellow and green tones appear boldly in Ana Pušica’s debut solo exhibition at Lift Gallery in Riyadh. As you wander through the gallery, prepare to be dazzled by a brilliant explosion of candy colours. The exhibition, titled “Strip. Drip. Shower.”, is a visual feast that uplifts your spirits and ignites your sense of wonder. “Strip. Drip. Shower.” runs until Wednesday January 31. So, come and step into the world of Pušica’s artistry, and you’ll find yourself immersed in a colourful utopia that allows you to explore multiple layers of joy, happiness and wonder.
Strip. Drip. Shower. Exhibition by Ana Pušica, until Jan 31, Lift Gallery, Tafaseel Park, Al Mathar Ash Shamali, Riyadh 12332, Sun, Tues, Thurs & Fri 4pm to 10pm, Wed, Sat & Mon 11am to 11pm. @gallery.lift
Wednesday January 10
Attend a Poetry Workshop at Sociale
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If you’ve always wanted to get into writing but never found quite the way to do it, now’s your chance. There’s set to be a two-hour-long workshop happening at Sociale on Tuesday December 19, perfect for beginners and pros alike for SAR100.
Sociale Cafe, Prince Muhammad Ibn Abd Al Aziz, As Sulimaniyah, daily 8am to 12.45am. @sociale.cafe
Watch the Spanish Super Cup 2024 in Riyadh
Hosting the Spanish Super Cup for the fourth consecutive year, the event will feature four of the top clubs: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, and CA Osasuna. The first semi-final will be played between reigning Copa del Rey champions Real Madrid and Atlético on January 10, and the second one between defending champions Barcelona and Osasuna on January 11.
Spanish Super Cup 2024, Jan 10 & 11, Al-Awwal Park, King Saud University Stadium, Riyadh. The tickets start from SAR100 and can be purchased here. @mosgovsa