10 top things to do in Jeddah this weekend: October 17 to 19
There’s still time to make plans…
Jeddah’s a city where there is always something new or exciting to do. Be it new drinks to check out or nights full of incredibly sick beats, there’s ALWAYS something. To make it easy for you to pick, we’ve rounded some of the best things to do in Jeddah this weekend: October 17 to 19.
Thursday October 1
Try the new pumpkin chai latte at Urth Caffe
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This new beverage might just convert you into a PSL or should we say PCL (which is a better combination, in our opinion anyway) fan, for us, it was love at first sip. Much like the Professor in Power Puff Girls, the chefs have curated this drink with sugar, spice, and everything nice. What’s chemical X in the Urth Caffe pumpkin chai latte, you may ask? The hit of chai you get (and yes, you can immediately guess where I’m from now).
Urth Caffe, various locations. @urthcaffesaudi
Go see HargetKart Band live
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HargeKart is a band that specialises in fusion music. Meshing together classical and contemporary songs with Arab and Western music, HargetKart. Get ready for a fun musical night.
HargeKart, TheClub, 9.30pm. jeddah.platinumlist.net
Head to Balad Social
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Let’s get Social, peeps. Check into this little soiree made for Jeddah’s music heads every weekend, now in the lobby of the Red Sea Palace Hotel in the heart of Al-Balad. No elevator music and waiting around in this lobby – just carefully crafted tunes, your next favourite DJs and some bell-hopping and grooving. Headliners this weekend include Mustafa Ismaeel and Alaa AlJazaeri.
Balad Social, 10pm to 3am, Red Sea Palace Hotel, Al Balad, Jeddah. Tickets are priced at SAR199 for ladies, SAR 299 for gents, SAR449 for couples, and they all can be purchased here. @mdlbeast
Make Art and friends
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Tough week? Let it out in a creative way. Head to Humming Tree and meet new people. Enjoy art buddy challenges, a watercolour resist demo all alongside a playlist specially designed to help you relax.
Make art and friends, Humming Tree, 9pm, tickets here at SAR50. @hummingtreecommunity
Friday October 18
Jam out at Le Maison Nights
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Heading to underground music events seems to be the thing to do in Jeddah, and we’ve brought you another. Check out electrifying beats by Kainema, Roulade, Soul, Blacky, and Chills, all happening at a gorgeous Obhur location.
Le Maison Nights, Fri Oct 18, Le Maison D’Obhur, 9pm. Get your tickets here for SAR250.
Rock it out at Makan Pro’s Rocktober
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Some of the best metal bands in Jeddah, Kaizer and Metorise will be taking the Makan Pro Music Centre stage this weekend. Get ready to headbang away as the bands take you on a musical journey like no other.
Makan Music Centre, 8pm to 10.30pm. @makan.pro
Enjoy the taste of Shangri-La
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Take a step into the gorgeous Shangri-La Hotel, and head to the in-house Asian restaurant, Shang Palace is offering an immersive experience into modern Chinese cuisine fused together with some notes of Saudi flavours in a four-course meal.
Shang Palace, Shangri-La Jeddah. shangri-la.com
Have a Greek feast at Zilos
A fusion of Mediterranean and Asian flavours sounds like a must-try to us. The menu features dishes that are created under the guidance of Chef Pino Lavarra, a Michelin-starred, multi-award-winning celebrity chef. Expect dishes like steaks, pastas, and variations of hummus on the menu.
Zilos Jeddah, District, H48G+Q2Q Le Prestige Mall, King Abdul Aziz Road Ash Shati, daily 6pm to 1am. @zilosksa
Saturday October 19
Bring your car and get your gahwa
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Hands on the wheel, and drive down to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Join in on an unforgettable evening of stunning cars, fun conversations, and delicious gahwa. Registration is free and everyone can attend.
Cars and Coffee, Jeddah Corniche Circuit, 4pm to 6pm. @jeddahcircuit
Have dinner at Ricci San
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