Tired or burnt-out? Try these 8 things to do in Riyadh to feel your best
Reset, recharge, and regroup
We know it’s been a hard few months. For us, it’s been Q4 coming in hotter than ever, and the sheer patience it takes to live in Riyadh (and we’re of course talking about the infamous traffic here). If you’re going through it, we’ve got just the things to do in Riyadh to make you feel your best.
The Art of Qi
View this post on Instagram
A holistic wellness space in Riyadh, The Art of Qi is where you can slow down, reset, and find your inner balance. Take your pick from Qi Gong classes, Yoga, Breathwork, Meditation, Red Light Therapy, Sound Healing, and holistic one-to-one sessions, all led by certified practitioners who support and further your physical, emotional, and energetic wellbeing.
Location: 8062 Prince Muhammad Ibn Abd Al Aziz, Al Olaya
Timings: 10am to 9am (Mon to Tue), 24-hours (Wed), 9am to 10pm (Thu), 3pm to 9pm (Fri & Sun), 10am to 10pm (Sat)
Kayanee
View this post on Instagram
Think Kayanee, and you’ll be transported to the glorious showroom in the 1364 complex located in the Diplomatic Quarter. Don’t call it a gym. Don’t call it a social club. The recently opened homegrown brand Kayanee in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter is an entirely new concept dedicated to enhancing women’s well-being and lifestyle. Kayanee (which translates to ‘my being’) prioritises mental, physical, and social health to help women find the balance between what the mind wants and what the body needs. Here, you can look forward to dance fitness, strength and flow sessions, burn and tone classes, and of course, dance and flow ones too.
Location: 1364, Diplomatic Quarter
Timings: 10am to 11pm (Sat to Thu), 3pm to 11pm (Fri)
Life Lab
View this post on Instagram
A private wellness club, Life Lab is divided into five labs, each dedicated to, you guessed it, different aspects of life. There’s the movement where you’ll be exploring workouts that build agility and strength, and the mind lab where you can truly reset with yoga, meditation, and breathwork sessions. Then there’s the recovery lab, where you can look forward to healing therapies and relaxation treatments; the nutritional lab, where culinary science meets tailored guidance to build the perfect diet plan for your body; lastly, the connection lab, which is where the community lives and breathes. This lab will be hosting events, retreats and shared experiences.
Location: Floor 2, Building 4.09, King Abdullah Financial District
The Pac
View this post on Instagram
Taking a contemporary approach to fitness, The Pac offers high-energy classes with a more minimalistic backdrop and a smoothie bar for the perfect workout fuel. A top-tier option for both beginners and pilates princesses alike, the brand-new studio offers reformer Pilates, indoor cycling and yoga, making it the best place to recharge, in your own way of course.
Location: Conference Street 1, Al Aqiq, Riyadh 13519
Contact: 055 325 1357
MoFun Studio Arts & Crafts DIY
View this post on Instagram
If you’re not one to work out to relax (we feel you), keep reading this entry. Located in a quiet corner in Al Olaya, MoFun Studio Arts & Crafts DIY is the ultimate safe haven for us softer people. Here you can explore pour-over art, painting (canvases and trending 3-D models), tufting, making your own charms, and so much more.
Location: Raden Centre, Olaya
Timings: 4pm to 11pm (Mon to Sat). Closed Sun
Firstaiment
Want to blow off some steam? This is where you need to go. The biggest paintball experience not just in the Kingdom, but in the Middle East region, Firstaiment is set over a sprawling 25,000 square metres. As well as the outdoor paintballing setup, there’s also the indoor target shooting range, which will test marksmanship, strategy, and critical thinking. Packages start from SAR110.
Location: Alrimal 7315, Al Najah St, Riyadh 13256
Time: Daily 4pm to midnight, Tel: (920) 003 318
Aerial yoga
View this post on Instagram
Get a stretch in at Pure Yoga. Promising you the ultimate zen experience, the technique combines traditional yoga poses, pilates, and dance with the use of a hammock, and it’s just what the doctor ordered.
Mansard Spa by L’Occitane
Enter the Mansard Spa by L’Occitane, the first exclusive spa by L’Occitane in Riyadh. From manicures to full-body scrubs, their treatment list is extensive, and all treatments are tailored to meet the seasonal needs of guests. Featuring 12 treatment rooms – each named after ingredients found in the brand’s products, complete with cosy low lighting and arguably the most comfortable spa beds, the Mansard Spa by L’Occitane is perfect for anyone wanting to escape busy life for pure bliss.
Location: Mansard Spa by L’Occitane, Mansard Riyadh, A Radisson Collection Hotel, Riyadh 11564
Times: 10am to 11pm, daily
Contact: 050 310 5060 / @mansardspa.byloccitane
