12 amazing things to do in Riyadh this week: September 8 to 11
Here’s to a new week…
No clue what to do this week? There are quiz nights to go to, escape rooms to get out of, movies to catch, and restaurants to check out. Here are all the amazing things to do in Riyadh this week: September 8 to 11.
Sunday September 8
Test your general knowledge
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If you’re ever around the Sociale area on a Sunday evening, you need to stop by. The cafe usually hosts weekly quiz nights under different themes, and this week, you can look forward to a general knowledge quiz, and test yourself. Bring by a group of friends and let winner take all.
General knowledge quiz night at Sociale, Tahlia Street, 8pm to 10pm. @sociale.events
Enjoy a free mojito with your meal
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If you’re after Authentic Napoletana in Riyadh, this is the place you want to go. While the name could throw you off a little (finizone roughly translates to ‘sham’, ‘or ‘pretence’), we just assume that it means it’s criminal how good these slices are. And when the venue throws in a free mojito throughout the week to sweeten the deal? We simply have to say yes.
Finzione, Anas Ibn Malik Rd, Al Malqa, daily 1.30pm to 5pm. @finzione.sa
Catch a movie
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Start your week off right, and head off to any AMC cinema in town. You can get a standard ticket, salt popcorn, and a medium soft drink all for SAR35, and watch any movie you like, on a budget.
Monday September 9
Ladies, pamper yourself and have pretty nails in no time
Owned by Saudi’s very own entrepreneur, Yara Alnamlah, Treat Salon is your “go-to destination for treating yourself”. The rustic space is oh-so serene and offers everything from dainty nail art to hair colouring and lash extensions. What more could you ask for? Make your appointment and get treated.
Treat Salon, 7089 Abi Bakr As Siddiq Rd, An Nada, Riyadh 13317, Mon to Sat 1pm to 10pm. Tel: 055 747 0485. @treat.salon
Visit the ‘Perfumes of the East’ exhibition
The ‘Perfumes of the East’ exhibition has made its first international stop in Riyadh. Unfolding through three distinct spaces at the National Museum – from the raw beauty of nature to bustling town streets and the setting of a private home, the exhibition enables visitors to experience the evolution of perfume-making through a blend of historical treasures and modern artistic expressions.
Perfumes of the East, until Sept 14, Mon to Wed & Sat 9am to 6pm, Thurs 9am to 9pm & Fri 2pm to 9pm, National Museum. Tickets are priced at SAR29 and can be purchased here.
Escape
Escape is one of the escape rooms that has impressed us deeply. The moment you step into the room, you will completely be immersed in the character. It also includes a Virtual Reality (VR) system into the gameplay to further engage the players. There are seven different rooms to choose from, including one of its most difficult, “Prince of Persia: The Dagger of Time”, which sees up to four players finding a way out of a reimagined Fortress of Time. This attraction is for puzzlers who have a penchant for suspense.
Escape, Prince Muhammad Bin Abdulaziz Rd, As Sulimaniyah, Riyadh 11546, daily midnight to noon, 3pm to midnight. @escapeksa
Tuesday September 10
Attend the Gulf Theatre Festival opening ceremony
Hosted every two years by the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, the Gulf Theatre Festival is happening in Riyadh this week where more than 400 theatre makers, critics, and artists will be participating different cultural events and activities from plays , workshops, and reading . It’s a festival designed to exchange experiences, networking, and promoting theater movment in the GCC.
The Gulf Theatre Festival, Princess Noura University – Red Theater, 7pm. riyadh.platinumlist.net
Bounce around
Bounce Riyadh is not only insane fun but a serious workout too. The super-sized trampoline park is filled with obstacle courses, dodgeball, climbing walls, speed slide, slam dunk area and, of course, trampolines galore.
Bounce Trampoline Park, 4466 Khurais Branch Rd, AR Rawdah, 2pm to 10pm Sun to Fri, 12pm to 10pm Sat. Tel: (055) 198 8993. bounce.sa
Go cycling through Wadi Hanifah
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On the Riyadh activitiy schedule for the week is a fun bike ride through the gorgeous valley of Wadi Hanifah with the amazing instructor, Latifa.
Bike ride through Wadi Hanifah, 8pm to 9pm. @rwg_community
Wednesday September 11
Jazz hands at the ready
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It’s doesn’t get much better than a Level Up karaoke night. And when its jazz-themed? You best we’re going to show up (dressed the part, of course). Come dressed in your best vintage or jazz-inspired attire, we’re thinking hats, ties, pearls, dresses, and more.
Jazz karaoke night, Level Up, Hittin, 8pm. SAR45. @lvlupsocialhub
Discover the ‘hottest’ new workout at this infrared fitness studio
It’s Riyadh’s hottest workout — literally. HotWorx uses infrared heat absorption to supercharge 30-minute isometric (think yoga or Pilates) and 15-minute HIIT workouts, speeding up your metabolism and recovery while detoxifying the body. Participants follow along with a virtual instructor as you cycle, squat or do yoga in an infrared sauna, and each session is limited to two to three people. The boutique gym in Al Aqiq is also equipped with a full strength-training area, available to be used supplementally with any workout.
HotWorx, Al Aqiq, Riyadh 13515, Sun to Thurs 10am to 11pm, Fri & Sat 1pm to 10pm. Tel: 9200 12166. Subscribe here. @hotworxksa
Hey Ice
Say hey to Hey Ice. Serving viral drinks and desserts in the heart of Riyadh’s Olaya district. Top options include the Dr.Bear latte, mixed teas, and so much more.
Hey Ice, Al Olaya, daily 4pm to midnight. @heyice_ksa