Ramadan nights come alive at Hayy Jameel
Mark your calendars for the third edition of Ramadan Nights: Hakawati Hayy
Looking for post-Iftar plans – or just a brilliant way to enjoy Jeddah’s evening vibe? Hayy Jameel’s Ramadan Nights programme is one of those rare experiences that welcomes everyone curious to explore the season’s cultural buzz.
Expect lively storytelling sessions, playful puppetry, interactive performances, creative workshops, and relaxed social spaces that invite you to stay well into the night. It’s less about tradition in a formal sense and more about atmosphere: community, creativity, and that Ramadan charm that transforms ordinary evenings into something a little more magical.
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So, scroll through and fill your calendars with these fun activities at Hayy Jameel.
Longchamp pop-up
Retail therapy under the stars takes on a whole new mood at Hayy Jameel this Ramadan. As the evening settles in and the space comes alive with its signature buzz, the Longchamp pop-up invites you to wander in, browse its summer collection at your own pace, and soak up the effortlessly chic atmosphere.
Timings: Until Mar 19, 9.30pm to 2am
Ramadan Nights: Hakawati Hayy
Explore the magic of puppets, shared traditions and storytelling with Ramadan Nights: Hakawati Hayy. The programme unfolds over three weeks and will draw on, explore, and take inspiration from hakawati (the traditional storyteller), folktales from the Hejaz, and togetherness across generations, culture, space, and time.
In collaboration with the Arab Puppet Theatre Foundation alongside a vibrant mix of local creatives, makers and community clubs, Ramadan Nights offers a diverse programme celebrating the history of Arab puppetry, rituals and shadow play through collective imagination, play and community.
Week 1 (Wednesday February 25 to Sunday March 1) sets the tone with puppet displays and performances, hands-on workshops, masterclasses, engaging talks, children’s activities, board games, and late-night dining. Week 2 (Thursday March 5 to Saturday March 7) keeps the momentum going with a continuation of storytelling workshops, discussions, games and F&B experiences featuring some of Jeddah’s finest bakeries. The final week shifts into a social rhythm, bringing back crowd-favourite games nights with JED Board Games, complemented by local and fusion eateries and a variety of activations across Hayy Jameel, which will all continue until Sunday March 15.
Timings: Feb 25 to Mar 1, Mar 5 to 7, 9.30pm to 2am
Children’s activities at Hayy Explorers
At Hayy Explorers during Ramadan Nights, children can enjoy an exciting post-Iftar adventure tailored just for them. Taking place from 10.30pm to 1.30am, the programme offers interactive story readings, hands-on craft workshops, and creative play for kids aged five to 15, inspired by timeless tales and cultural themes. From creating decorative ornaments and designing geometric patterns to drawing, puppet-making, and storytelling sessions, there is plenty to spark curiosity and keep young minds happily engaged while adults soak up the broader Ramadan Nights atmosphere.
From playful puppet shows to late-night bites and relaxed social moments, Ramadan Nights at Hayy Jameel is your reminder that evenings in Jeddah can still surprise you. Gather your friends, bring the family, and make a night of it, because this is one Ramadan tradition you’ll want to return to.
Location: Hayy Jameel, 7829 Al Muhammadiyah District, Jeddah 23615
Timings: Until March 15, 9.30pm to 2am
Register here for all the children’s activities at Hayy Explorers. Register your visit to Ramadan Nights: Hakawati Hayy here.
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