9 amazing things to do in Jeddah this weekend: May 15 to 17
Weekend plans sorted…
Plan your week the right way and use our handy guide to the best things to do in Jeddah this weekend. We’ve got everything from family-friendly activities to fun things to do with friends to fill your calendar.
Here are ten wonderful things to do in Jeddah this weekend: May 15 to 17
Thursday May 15
Unleash your inner artist at Splash Studio
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An immersive interactive experience where walls become canvases, emotions turn into art, and moments explode with colours, Splash Studio is located inside the gorgeous, new, and improved City Walk. Get ready to discover a whole new way to express yourself.
Splash Studio, City Walk, daily 5pm to 1am. Book your SAR70 tickets here.
Makan Music Centre
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Wanna level up your weekend and win Best Performance this Thursday? Head down to Makan Music Centre, where you can get cash prizes for best performance and best costume. If you’re performing, you can also get free drinks, and the venue is also offering free entry for musicians.
Makan Music Centre, 6288 Ismail Al Jawhari, Al Basateen, 9.45pm. @makan.pro
Tuck into Dara’s Ice Cream
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Sweet dreams are made of this. One of Egypt’s most prized possessions, Dara’s Ice Cream, is now officially open in the Red Sea city, just in time for the amazing Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. If you’re anything like us, you keep your sweets close and your ice cream even closer. Here are all the reasons Dara’s Ice Cream Jeddah should be on your must-try list. The ice cream store first opened its doors in Riyadh last year and is expected to land in Dammam fairly soon. Decked out in photos of sweet treats from all over, the parlour has set up shop in the La Paz Plaza.
Dara’s Ice Cream Jeddah, La Paz Plaza. @darasicecream.sa
Friday May 16
Check out Jinji
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One of Jeddah’s all-time favourite Korean restaurants, Jinji has moved to a new location in Ash Shati. Aiming to bring atouch of Seouk to Jeddah. the restaurant aims to embody vibes from the famous Gwangjang Market.
Jinji, Hira St, Ash Shati. @jinji_sa
Passport To The World
First came Boulevard World and Suwaidi Park, to give us a taste of the many cultures around the world, without ever leaving the country, and now we have a glorious new festival in Khobar doing the same. Welcome to Passport to the World Khobar. Happening every week from Wednesday April 9 until Saturday May 3, the festival invites to experience a different culture every week over the coming weeks, at the Al Khobar Housing Park.
Passport to the World Khobar, Askan park, 4pm to 1am. Book your tickets here.
Dig into Hazal Jeddah
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There are few things better in life than sharing beautifully spiced Mediterranean fare with your mates. Check out Hazal, a homegrown restaurant located within the vibrant Atelier La Vie complex in Jeddah. Hazal celebrates all things Levantine – from the menu featuring rich and diverse flavours of Turkey, Lebanon, Greece, and Egypt, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, to the hospitality.
Hazal Jeddah, Atelier La Vie, 28 King Abdulaziz Branch Rd, Ash Shati, Jeddah 23514, Sun to Thurs 1pm to 1am, Fri & Sat 9am to 1am. @hazal_ksa
Saturday May 17
An ultimate seaside escape
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For an entire day (and even a night) by the water, there’s no better place than BOA Beach, a lovely haven that’s perfect for escaping the hum drum of daily life. Enjoy an afternoon of beachside activities like volleyball, or simply chill on the sun loungers. Feeling peckish? You can have a bite and beverage from the on-site restaurant, which offers delicious meals made with the freshest, finest ingredients. Don’t miss the bar, located right by the sea, where you can sip on refreshing juices and tasty mojitos while feeling the gentle breeze. So, grab your beach gear and head on down to BOA Beach.
BOA The Beach, Jeddah 23846, Sun, Mon & Tue 6am to 2am. Book your spot here. SAR150 for a single female, SAR250 for a single male, SAR200 per couple & SAR100 per child. @boathebeach
KARVE turns four
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Unlike your typical zen-like pilates studio, KARVE promises a “new style of workout” with pulsating music and dimmed lights. Using custom-designed reformer machines, the 50-minute classes are fun and fast-flowing, focusing on strength training and driving the metabolism through mindful, resistance-based movements. You’ll finish every session with five minutes of mindfulness and breathwork to help you wind down.
Karve Jeddah, Midtown Plaza, Prince Sultan Road, Jeddah, from SAR287.50. @karve.ksa/karve-ksa.club
Fontana by Cirque Du Liban Jeddah
After dazzling crowds in Riyadh, the sensational Fontana Circus is headed to Jeddah’s Cenomi Mall of Arabia at the end of March. Fontana by Cirque Du Liban Jeddah will be one for the ages. Taking place until Saturday May 17, the shows will be held under the Fontana circus tent pitched up next to the Cenomi Mall of Arabia.
Fontana by Cirque Du Liban Jeddah, Cenomi Mall of Arabia, daily 5pm to 11pm. Book your tickets here