12 amazing things to do in Riyadh this week: February 16 to 19
What’s On this week…
Plan your week the right way and use our handy guide to the best things to do in Riyadh this week. Whether you’re looking for events in Riyadh tomorrow, events happening around town, or you’re planning a few days ahead, we’ve got everything that’ll keep your calendar filled.
Here are 11 amazing things to do in Riyadh this week: February 16 to 19.
Sunday February 16
Check out the first-ever What’s On the Menu event
Welcome to our first-ever What’s On the Menu in Riyadh at the sensational White Robata, and we’re inviting you to join us for this unique experience. Happening on Sunday February 16 at the gorgeous Laysen Valley complex, White Robata will be setting a picture-perfect table for you out on the beautiful, sprawling, and newly opened terrace. You’ll want to have your phones out for this one. The restaurant packs a punch in both style and substance, and the interesting design detail is matched masterfully by a menu that hits the high notes time and again.
White Robata, Laysen Valley, 7pm. RSVP here for a chance to secure your spot.
Padel Premier
Experience the thrill of Padel as Riyadh Season presents the Premier Padel Tournament. Happening today, Boulevard Riyadh City will host a prestigious finale of the international event, featuring top-ranked players competing in high-energy matches. Fans will witness world-class competition at the state-of-the-art Padel Rush courts.
Riyadh Season Premier Padel P1, Padel Rush courts, Boulevard Riyadh City, 10pm to 1am. Get your tickets starting at SAR20 here.
Unwind at Brunch & Cake KAFD
KAFD dwellers, get excited. You now have a new Instagram-worthy destination for picture-perfect dishes. Barcelona-born, award-winning and all-day dining restaurant Brunch & Cake has opened a new venue in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). The interiors at Brunch & Cake showcase a boho-chic décor, and the overall vibe is a laidback and serene space in neutral and pastel shades. Even the exterior of this charming café catches your eye, with the surroundings designed in a traditional Najdi architectural style.
Brunch and Cake, KAFD, Fri to Wed 8am to 11.45pm & Thu 12pm 11.45pm. @brunchandcakeksa
Monday February 17
Welcome to Diriyah Nights
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Diriyah Season is an annual culture-focused festival that brings the birthplace of the Kingdom to life through a variety of exciting and engaging events and experiences. One of the most popular events of the season last year was the gorgeous Diriyah Nights, and it’s back this time around due to public demand. The nights combine music, culture, and food in a stunning outdoor setting.
Diriyah Nights, PHPH+467 Diriyah, weekdays 5pm to 2am & weekends 5pm to 3am. Book your tickets here.
Explore The Rooftop
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When AlMamlaka Social Dining first opened its doors in the city, it was a completely new concept. The elevated food and dining hall concept takes traditional market hall dining to the next level by making it more luxurious, and now it’s turned into another amazing alfresco spot you simply need to try. Check out The Roof at AlMamlaka Social Dining. Open daily from 1pm to 1am on weekdays and 1pm to 3am on weekends, The Roof at AlMamlaka Social Dining not only serves food and drinks (though even those are incredible), but one of the best views we’ve seen. Picture Kingdom Tower right in front of your eyes as you enjoy a delicious meal or mocktail.
The Roof at AlMamlaka Social, Olaya St, Al Olaya, Sun to Thu 1am to 1pm & Fri to Sat 1pm to 3am. @almamlakasocialdining
Watch It Must Be Heaven at the Arthouse Cinema
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Riyadh is a city that’s full of film buffs, and Saudi film producer Faisal Baltyuor is about to make all their dreams come true with the launch of his all-new passion project. Roll out the red carpet for Cinehouse Riyadh. Celebrating all things cinema and theatre, the first Arthouse Cinema, the venue will also be hiring and nurturing Saudi talent, which is a key pillar of the Cinehouse vision. This week you can watch several films, though we’d recommend It Must Be Heaven. The movie comes from Palestinian director Elia Suleiman, producer, and actor, considered one of the most prominent figures in both Palestinian and global cinema.
Cinehouse Riyadh, 7773 Oubay Ibn Mouaz Al Ansari, Ar Rabi, various timings. Ticket prices start at SAR90 and you can get yours here.
Tuesday February 18
Ramadan-themed cookie decoration
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Ramadan is fast approaching, and if you want to get into the spirit, Sociale is where you want to go. Grab your friends and head down to the cafe for a fun artsy activity.
Ramadan-themed cookie decoration, Sociale Cafe, Tahlia, 8pm to 10pm. @sociale.cafe
Trivia Tuesdays at Level Up
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Tuesdays are for trivia, and it doesn’t get better than trivia nights at Level Up. This Tuesday, you can look forward to a Friends trivia night, where you’ll be quizzed about everything from characters and plotlines to story nuances and so much more.
Squid Game Trivia, Level Up, Hittin, 8pm to 10pm. @lvlupsocialhub
Have dinner at Berenjak Riyadh
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A Persian restaurant by way of London, Berenjak has long been one of the city’s favourite stalwarts for piling up delightful kebabs onto plates since its opening in 2018. They’ve grown from strength to strength, opening additional locations in London, as well as in Dubai, Sharjah, and Doha. Now, the team – in collaboration with the General Entertainment Authority, Riyadh Season, and Cool Inc. – is setting up shop in Saudi Arabia, with the arrival of Berenjak at Via Riyadh.But hurry, as this unique experience will only be available in Riyadh for a limited time. The pop-up is set to debut this February and will run for just one month.
Berenjak Pop-Up, Via Riyadh. Reservations can be made here.
Wednesday February 19
Try your hand at a Squid Game Challenge
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Head to Boulevard World’s Japan sub-zone and check out the Squid Game challenge booth. Here you can grab a toothpick, a cookie, and test your luck.
Boulevard World, Hittin, daily 4pm to 1am. Book your tickets here
Explore Solitaire
The capital has just welcomed another incredible lifestyle destination. Solitaire Riyadh is set to open its doors in the capital soon. Setting up shop by King Abdulaziz Road, the venue occupies an area of 60,000 square metres and is set to feature retail, food and beverage, entertainment, wellness, and sports offerings.
Visit: solitaireksa.com
View the Christian Dior exhibition
It was the exhibition that drew millions of visitors between Paris’ Musée des Arts Decoratifs and then London’s Victoria & Albert Museum. The National Museum of Saudi Arabia in the historic Al Murabba district is staging the exhibition, which will open on Thursday November 21 and run until Wednesday April 2, 2025. Tickets are now available on the WeBook platform. As at time of writing, you can book tickets for Thursday November 21 and Friday November 22, with prices at SAR115 per adult and SAR60 for kids under 12.
Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams, Nov 21 to Apr 2, Mon, Tues & Wed 11am to 11pm, Thurs & Sat noon to midnight, Fri 4pm to midnight, National Museum of Saudi Arabia, Al Murabba, Riyadh. Book your tickets here. @riyadhseason