10 fun-tastic things to do in Jeddah this week: August 18 to 21
Cheers to a new week…
Plan your week the right way and use our handy guide of the best things to do in Jeddah this week. We’ve got everything from family-friendly activities to popular dining destinations that’ll keep your calendar filled.
Here are 10 fun-tastic things to do in Jeddah this week.
Sunday August 18
Get your matcha latte fix
View this post on Instagram
Matcha lovers, new spot Let’s Matcha has the matcha latte down. They get straight to the good stuff with their beverages and manage to pull off the bitter matcha taste without being too grassy and is sweet enough without being too overly milky. The place not only serves matcha drinks but also a delicious black sesame soft serve.
Let’s Matcha, Hira St, Ash Shati, Jeddah 23513, daily 2pm to 11pm. @letsmatcha.sa
Enjoy a ladies’ day at Mangrove Beach Resort
View this post on Instagram
Mangrove Beach Resort, with an abundance of sun loungers, offering pool and beach-side tanning opportunities, invites ladies to start the week strong. From 9am to 5pm on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, ladies can enjoy a meal, dessert, or shisha with drinks for SAR250. Or if you’re a group of five ladies, you can book the chalet for SAR2,000, which includes meals, drinks and shisha.
Mangrove Beach Resort, Ladies Day every Sun, Tues & Thurs, 9am to 5pm, Prince Abdullah Al Faisal St, Obhur Al Shamaliyah, Jeddah 23815. Tel: 056 941 4666. SAR200 entry. Book your spot here. @mangrovebeach.sa
Make your own sushi platter at ROKA
View this post on Instagram
The contemporary Japanese robatayaki is now having a make-your-own sushi platter experience from an incredible selection of fresh fish for just SAR210. Taking place every Sunday and Monday after 6pm, you can choose from a variety of nigiri, maki and tartare selections.
Make-your-own Sushi Platter, every Sun & Mon, 6pm to 1am, ROKA Jeddah, Cascade at Jeddah Walk, Al Khalidiyyah, Jeddah 23421. @rokarestaurant.ksa
Monday August 19
Have breakfast at Fatt
View this post on Instagram
Fatt is back with a new space and new timings, opening for morning meals. As well as the classic Fatt sandwiches, Fatt serves up a full fry-up for breakfast. Wash it all down with a cuppa. Heaven.
Fatt, King Abdulaziz Rd, Al Zahra, Jeddah, Sat to Wed 9am to 1am, Thurs 9am to 2am & Fri 1pm to 2am. @fatt.saudi
Immerse yourself in art at Hayy Jameel
View this post on Instagram
Two exhibitions are on view at Hayy Arts in Hayy Jameel this summer. The first is ‘Salt-Kissed: Of Vessels That Have Sailed The Red Sea’, a collection of untold narratives anchored by the stories of eight ships that once sailed the Red Sea, bearing witness to the idiosyncrasies within its swarming body. A Saudi artist, Ahaad Alamoudi, meanwhile, fronts an exhibition of her own: ‘Moving Mountains’. Are we living in a time of particularly rapid social change? And how might we know? Only one way to find out.
Hayy Arts, Hayy Jameel, Arwa bint Abdulmutalib Street, Al Muhammadiyah District, Jeddah, Sun, Mon, Wed & Thurs 10am to 8pm, Fri 2pm to 10pm & Sat noon to 8pm. Both exhibitions run until Oct 26. @hayyjameel
Tuesday August 20
Enjoy a bicycle ride and explore the historical Jeddah
View this post on Instagram
If you’re after building a social community while staying active, RWG Community delivers on both those needs. Cycling enthusiasts will be thrilled to know that they are organising a historical Jeddah bike ride on Tuesday August 20 from 5.15pm to 7.30pm. So, hop on your bicycle and whizz through the old town.
Historical Jeddah Bike Ride with the RWG Community, Aug 20, 5.15pm to 7.30pm. DM @rwg_community for more details.
Craving for more sushi?
View this post on Instagram
Whipping up classic Japanese dishes with a twist, the newly opened Ricci San is the spot to come if you’re looking for all manner of sashimi, ceviche, sushi rolls, and noodle dishes. The decor, lighting and cosy corners here are all creating a romantic vibe – perfect for a date, in our opinion – and the food is pretty good to boot, too.
Ricci San, King Abdul Aziz Rd, Abhur Al Junoobiyah, Jeddah 21451, Weekdays 7.30pm to 12.30am & Weekends 7.30pm to 1.30am. Tel: 050 003 1777. @ricci.san
Wander, explore, and discover this immersive museum
View this post on Instagram
Step into a world of wonders at teamLab Borderless Jeddah. Expect a sensory overload inside this digital art museum that exhibits some 80 independent yet intricately interrelated works.
teamLab Borderless Jeddah, Opens June 10, 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. @teamlab_borderless_jeddah
Wednesday August 21
A need for speed
View this post on Instagram
For the first time, the Jeddah Corniche Circuit opens its doors to speed enthusiasts at the Summer Speed Festival, part of the Jeddah Season 2024 festivities. This festival offers a unique blend of activities, including a variety of restaurants at the villa paddock, a shisha lounge, and live music performances. Car enthusiasts can also participate in different workshops, shop at the JCC merchandise store, enjoy the car displays, and experience the thrill of high-speed racing with the Summer Speed Festival Hot Laps driven by professional drivers.
Summer Speed Festival, Jeddah Corniche Circuit, until Aug 31, 5pm to midnight. SAR17.25 for weekdays & SAR28.75 for weekends. Tickets can be purchased here. @jed.calendar
Experience the thrill of smashing stuff
View this post on Instagram
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