Where to celebrate Saudi National Day 2025 in Riyadh
It’s still not too late to make plans
If you still haven’t made plans on how to celebrate Saudi National Day 2025 in Riyadh, we’ve got you covered. Here are all the plans you can still make to celebrate the holiday.
Destinations
Via Riyadh
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Happening from Tuesday September 23, until Thursday September 25, Via Riyadh will be hosting several traditional events that you can check out. Keep an eye out for the Saudi Orchestra shows, oud performances, National Day giveaways, and so much more. There will also be a King Abdulaziz Arabian Horse Centre, a photography corner, and a kids’ balloon corner too.
Location: Al Hada, 2941 Makkah Road, 8425,
Timing: All day
Bujairi Terrace
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A free event in the heart of Diriyah? Sign us up. Throughout Saudi National Day, you can look forward to a live Samri performance, an Ardah workshop, and a Saudi band. Guests are also invited to experience Saudi coffee bean grinding, spice blending, and pouring rituals.
Location: 7295 King Faisal Rd
Visit: diriyah.sa
At Turaif
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Back to where it all began. At Turaif is welcoming you to an evening of cultural elegance. There will be a Saudi Ardah performance with 150 performers, poetry evenings, 3D shows at Salwa Palace, and if you want to be in the presence of true history, book a guided tour of At Turaif.
Location: 7295 King Faisal Rd
Visit: diriyah.sa
Zallal
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Welcome to Zallal in Diriyah, a complex that offers traditional eats and fun treats. The complex is home to Aseeb, Oulu, Base & Boon, and Diom. Each of the gorgeous restaurants will be hosting a fun activation, and you need to check these out.
Location: Al Imam Abdulaziz Ibn Mohammad Ibn Saud St, Al Bujairi, Diriyah 13712
Food specials
Kayzo
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Crafted especially on the occasion of Saudi National Day, Kayzo is offering a delicious green mocktail made with elderflower, matcha, cucumber, and peach soda and a themed pistachio and vanilla bean cake topped with a monogrammed white chocolate emblem.
Location: 2752 Prince Musaid bin Abdulaziz bin Jalawi Street,
Timing: Sat to Wed 1pm to midnight & Thu to Fri 1pm to 1am
Urth Caffe
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Everyone’s favourite cafe (and mine too) is also going green this Saudi National Day. Start your meal the right way by taking a bite of the bright green chicken sliders (festive, we know), follow that up with a delicious sponge cake, and of course, wash it all down with some of the best matcha in town.
Location: Various locations, including Tahlia, KAFD, and more
Timing: Various timings
Coya
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If my scale is anything to go by, I’d say Coya’s Saudi National Day specials look very mouthwatering. Picture soft, bright green bao buns stuffed with wagyu short ribs, and ají amarillo peppers, served alongside a gorgeous green drink made with orange juice and zest, lime juice, kaffir lime leaves, and strawberry cordial. Move on to dessert, and you can look forward to a matcha cheesecake, served with white chocolate ice cream, salted dulce de leche, candied almonds, chocolate sable, and white chocolate maltose.
Café L’Occitane
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Available until Tuesday September 20, the Saudi National Day Menu at the most luxe cafe in town, Café L’Occitane, is served daily from Monday to Sunday, offering a refined four-course culinary journey for SAR160. The menu opens with a comforting broccoli potato creamy soup with parmesan crust and black truffle, followed by the flavorful green lasagna with bolognese ragu and green herb béchamel sauce.
Location: Amr Aldamri St, Al Safarat
Timing: Daily 8am to midnight
Il Baretto
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Available from September 21 to September 25, guests are invited to indulge in the restaurant’s iconic V60 Saudi coffee, carefully crafted with JAZEAN beans, and savour an indulgent, exclusive dessert created especially for the occasion. Youur bite begins with layers of vanilla, salted caramel, and hazelnut ice cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, and a delicate sponge made with local dates, topped with a delicious cloud of Saudi coffee Chantilly cream.
Location: KAFD 5.08
Timing: 12.30pm to midnight
Shows
Air shows
Catch the majestic jets making their rounds in several cities across Saudi Arabia – a highly anticipated part of the Saudi National Day celebrations each year. Here are some ideal spots and vantage points to consider.
Where: Northwest of Sultan bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City
When: Monday September 22 at 4pm (training show), Tuesday September 23 at 4pm (main show)
Fireworks
Saudi National Day 2025 fireworks have just been announced
It’s finally that time of year again. You know what I’m talking about. The city is lit up in green, and every brand either has a sale or is introducing new specials. And how can we ever forget the glorious air shows and fireworks?
When: September 23 at 9pm
Where: Banban, Riyadh
