Here are all the ways to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr 2024 in Riyadh
Everything to do on your days off…
One of the longest breaks of the year is almost here, and if you still haven’t made plans for your days off, you’ve come to the right place. Here are all the things you can do to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr 2024 in Riyadh.
Join Beast House
Beast House is a top creative space for music lovers. It’s a perfect space for producers, designers, musicians, music, and all kinds of creatives. Whether you’re looking for a fun night out, a dining experience, a conversation over a mocktail or even an insightful workshop, this is the venue for you.
Beast House, Jax District, Al Dariyah Al Jadidah. beast.house
Take part in a brain teaser dinner
While you’re enjoying your days off, don’t forget to challenge yourself by joining in on a dinner that does just that. Attend a riddle-filled brain teaser dinner and see how you stack up.
Brain teaser dinner at Sociale, Tahlia, Al Olaya, 6pm to midnight. @sociale.cafe
Check out the fireworks display
In the capital this time around, you can check out fireworks at Boulevard Riyadh City’s Time Square at 9pm.
Eid Season 2024
Three concerts have been announced for the new season in April, including a Khalid Abdulrahman and Nawaf Aljabrti on Friday April 12, Mai Farouq and Nawaf Aljabrti one on Saturday April 13, and lastly a Tamer Ashour concert in Jeddah on Sunday April 14.
Eid Season 2024, various locations. eid.gea.gov.sa
Mandarin Oriental
La Brasserie is hosting an incredible Eid Brunch from sunrise to sunset on Eid Al-Fitr. Ahmed Fazli Abdulrahman has created a menu that is constantly changing throughout the day, with both traditional foods and international flavours. Look forward to live stations including charcuterie, caviar, and sushi, classic fare like lamb ouzi, a fresh pasta station featuring a parmesan wheel, a seafood tower; and a chocolate cart.
La Brasserie, King Fahd Rd, Al Olaya, daily 6am to 5pm. Book your SAR350 spot now. @labrasserieruh
Teatro
Located inside the stunning Hilton Riyadh Hotel and Residences, Teatro is where you want to go for an early morning Eid breakfast priced at SAR184. Enjoy an extensive selection of hot and cold items, local, regional and international options and even live cooking stations. Not only that, you can also have an Eid brunch later on in the day at SAR340 per person. Have a special someone you want to treat? There’s a special offer on the Eid brunch for two at SAR500.
Teatro, 6623 Eastern Ring Rd, Ghirnatah, 6.30am to 10.30am (breakfast), 12.30pm to 4pm (brunch). @hiltonriyadh
Mayrig
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Looking for authentic Armenian eats? Look no further than Mayrig at Hilton. For Eid, you can an enjoy the Armenian Affair Eid set menu at SAR165 for two.
Mayrig, 6623 Eastern Ring Rd, Ghirnatah, 12pm to 1am. @mayrig.riyadh
Via Riyadh’s Majlis
The incredibly popular Ramadan majlis at Via Riyadh is sticking around for a little longer. Transforming into a stunning majlis for Eid, the venue will be open for Eid Al-Fitr breakfast. Tuck into servings of Baba Ghanouj, crispy Fattoush and Eggplant Moussaka, a variety of Sambousas, or Falafel and Meat Kibbeh. There’s also a pancake and waffle station complete with a variety of syrups and freshly baked pastries too, all at SAR450.
Majlis at Via Riyadh, Al Hada, 7am to 11am. @viariyadh
Raoul’s
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Get the family together at Raoul’s for a set menu feast that will not disappoint. This feast, which includes the main course of delicate Lamb Navarin and fresh crab beignets paired with trademark Fresno Chile remoulade, is sure to put a stop to any festive mood. Sticky Date Pudding is a perfect way to cap off your meal and pay homage to the season at SAR290.
Raoul’s, Via Riyadh, Al Hada, 6pm to 12am Sun to Thurs, 2pm to 12am Fri, 1pm to 12am Sat. @raoulsrestaurant.sa
Scott’s
Scott’s reopening just in time for the Eid celebrations. The Eid spread begins with a light dish of spicy salmon maki or a heavenly burrata accompanied by grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil. For your main course, choose between the delicious Monkfish and Tiger Prawn Masala or the Slow Cooked Beef Cheek served with crispy shallots, asparagus, and artichokes. End your meal on a sweet note with Scott’s Raspberry Pavlova or a rich Salted Caramel Chocolate Fondant paired with vanilla ice cream, all at SAR290.
Scott’s, Via Riyadh, Riyadh, Wed to Thu 6pm to midnight, Fri to Sat 1pm to midnight. coolinc.com.sa
II Baretto
After a unique Eid celebration? Enter II Baretto. The beloved Italian venue is throwing its annual Bloom in White party. The three-day celebration will take place over the long weekend from April 10 to April 13. The restaurant will offer an exclusive special Eid Al-Fitr dessert and drink to guests, adding to its menu of authentic Italian classics from Italy’s 20 diverse regions. Offering lunch through to dinner, alongside Bloom in White specials, guests at Il Baretto Riyadh will be able to savour its authentic a la carte menu.
II Baretto, KAFD, daily 12.30pm to 11.30pm. @ilbarettosa
chi SPACCA
Sample fresh focaccia with Italian Stracchino cheese and crisp, smoky bacon salad with heirloom tomatoes will kick off the festive set menu experience. Roasted chicken with lots of pan sauce and charred lemon is the epitome of a family gathering. Savour a delicious treat with the irresistibly sweet Torta Della Nonna, a hallmark dish of chi SPACCA at SAR290.
chi SPACCA, Via Riyadh, Al Hada, Wed to Thu 6pm to midnight, Fri to Sat 1pm to midnight. @chispacca.sa
Spago
Enjoy the festive vibes with Spago’s exclusive set menu. Start with a velvety tomato and tahini coulis, and a camel and cheese Sambousek, then tuck into a succulent Pan Roasted Half-Chicken buried in a bed of creamy potato purée. Finish with a decadent chocolate and hazelnut tart accompanied by a velvety yet airy sorbet for a nutty finish.
Spago by Wolfgang Puck, Via Riyadh, Al Hada, Wed to Sat 1pm to midnight. @spago.sa
Check out the new exhibition at the Saudi Museum of Contemporary Art
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Fancy attending an art exhibition over the holidays? Check out SAMoCA’s free exhibition titled “In the Night.” The exhibition is focused on how you spend your after the sun goes down through the lens of local and international artists.
SAMoCA’s “In the Night” exhibition, Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art at Jax District, Mon to Thu 10am to 10pm, Fri to Sat 4pm to 10pm. dc.moc.gov.sa