11 amazing things to do in Jeddah this weekend: July 25 to July 27
Recharge and relax…
When your days are as busy as we are, planning activities to do over the weekend is a very important part of the week. From amazing cinemas to top events to check out, here are the best things to do in Jeddah this weekend.
Thursday July 25
Take the kiddos to see Blippi
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Meet everyone’s favourite children’s content creator, Blippi at Jeddah’s JOYPLEX in City Walk. You can take photos with the star at 7pm.
Blippi in Jeddah, JOYPLEX, City Walk, 7pm. @jed.calendar
Catch a flick at VOX Cinemas at Jeddah Park
Enter VOX Cinemas Jeddah Park. Located in one of the city’s coolest neighbourhoods, this newbie to the Jeddah cinema scene is nestled within Jeddah Park, a one-stop destination for retail and entertainment. Designed with movie lovers in mind, the 13-screen multiplex features a variety of unique cinematic concepts, including GOLD, IMAX® with Laser technology and Private Cinema.
VOX Cinemas Jeddah Park, Cenomi Jeddah Park, 3918 Hanzalah Al Abshamey, Az Zahra District, 7170, Jeddah 23424. Book your tickets here. @voxcinemasksa
Take a Ying Yoga Master Class
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Yoga classes on the weekend sound wonderful, and when they’re hosted by a studio as incredible as Karama, you need to sign up. The mixed yoga class works with the connective tissues in the body and removes blockages in certain channels.
Karama Yoga, Hira Street, Jeddah, 7pm to 9pm. SAR230. @karama_yoga
Dance the night away
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Jeddah party people, get excited because Balad Social is back. Nightlife institution MDLBeast is bringing back the dancefloor to Jeddah’s historic Al-Balad with an all-new intimate music gathering known as the ‘Lobby Edition’. Performing artists include Hats & Klaps and Majid, and you can get your tickets now.
Balad Social: Lobby Edition, July 25, 10pm to 3am, Red Sea Palace Hotel, Balad, Jeddah. Book your tickets here. @mdlbeast
Make Art and Friends
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If you’ve had a hard week, head to Humming Tree Community and create some art. Enjoy freestyle art including collages, mandala arts, zen tangles, doodling, scrap art, and painting, all the while making new friends too.
Make Art & Friends, Al Misk, Al-Hamra’a, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. @hummingtreecommunity
Friday July 26
Get an entry ticket to the beach
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When the summer is as cruel as the one we’re currently having, you need to have beach days. Discover the ultimate experience with the entry ticket to Jeddah Waves. The ticket offers access to the sunbathing zones and beach activities.
Jeddah Waves, 8912 Prince Abdullah AlFiasal St, daily 10am to 6pm. Book your SAR100 ticket here.
Discover TeamLab Borderless Jeddah
Spanning approximately 10,000 square metres, teamLab Borderless Jeddah, the first-ever teamLab Borderless museum to launch in the Middle East, will be permanently established on the shores of Alarbaeen Lagoon, overlooking the panoramic views of Jeddah Historic District, a Unesco World Heritage Site.
teamLab Borderless Jeddah, Sat to Wed 1pm to 11pm, Thurs & Fri 3pm to 2am, Culture Square, Jeddah Historic District, Jeddah. Ticket starts from SAR50 and can be purchased here.
Check out Balcona 99
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When it comes to Egyptian food, it’s very difficult to get it perfectly right, and while a lot of restaurants try, Balcona 99 is one that we feel always hits the mark. Lucky for us, the famed venue is planting its roots in the Kingdom further with Balcona 99 Jeddah. In the business for more than 13 years now, this is Balcona 99’s second location in the Kingdom, the first being in the capital (you can read our review here).
Balcona 99, Lapaz Plaza, daily 6pm to 2am. @balcona.sa
Saturday July 27
In the mood for dim sum?
Take your dim sum experience to a whole new level at the award-winning Shang Palace at Shangri-La Jeddah with the return of its popular Shang Palace Weekend Brunch. As one of the finest dining destinations in the heart of Jeddah, you’ll be wowed by their dark wood, flashy lacquered interiors, and Chinoiserie-heavy detailing accented with intricate lattice panels. The star of the show at the brunch is the exclusive set menu featuring a variety of dim sums, coupled with a main course, a warm soup and delectable desserts along with specialty Chinese tea – all for SAR198 for adults and SAR99 for children.
Shang Palace Weekend Brunch, Fri & Sat 1pm to 5pm, Shangri-La Jeddah. Tel: 800 440 8888. @shangpalace_jeddah
Experience the thrill of smashing stuff
Rough week? Wanna Smash? will let you smash everything – an experience that’s sure to get all your stress out. Packages here are packed full of fun things to smash, with each session coming with at least ten bottles and five plates for you to do as you please. If you want even more, you can purchase the different packages, starting from SAR40.
Wanna Smash?, Musaadia Centre (next to Enter10 Bowling), Jeddah 23324, daily 5pm to 1am. @wanna_smash.sa
Sing your heart out at The Chord karaoke lounge
Love to sing? Smash out those cheesy karaoke favourites at The Chord. The karaoke lounge offers guests the chance to book out one of their private rooms with a group of friends and enjoy their delicious menu from pizzas to tacos.
The Chord, Abdul Rahim Al Abbasi, Maqsoud Khoja, Jeddah 23435, daily 5pm to 2am. Sundays closed. Tel:050 353 0202. @thechord.sa