8 top-tier things to do in Riyadh this week: May 31 to June 3
Feeling the post-Eid blues?
Looking for something fun to do today? Something eye-opening to watch tonight? Something delicious to eat tomorrow? Our guide to things to do this week in Riyadh is personally curated, ensuring there’s always a diverse range of events for you to choose from. Get stuck in.
Here are all the best things to do in Riyadh this week: May 31 to June 3.
Sunday May 31
Last day to enjoy 50 per cent off at Six Flags Qiddiya City
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If you are spending Eid in Riyadh, now is the time to plan a trip to Six Flags Qiddiya City. The theme park is celebrating the holiday with 50 per cent off tickets until May 31, with prices starting at SAR50. Expect rollercoasters, family rides, live entertainment, and Bloom Fest activations throughout the park during the Eid break.
Location: Qiddiya City, Riyadh
Timings: Wed to Sun 4pm to midnight
Cost: SAR162.5 per adult on a weekday | SAR175 per adult on a weekend | SAR100 for junior | SAR50 for companion/senior | Annual pass for SAR600 | Use promo code EID50 on sixflagsqiddiyacity.com or the park’s mobile app
Contact: 92 000 5444
It’s also the last day to check out the Taif Rose exhibition
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And Taif ones at that. If you still haven’t been able to check out the famous Taif Roses Festival yet, you might want to check out this new exhibition right here in Riyadh to get you hyped for the real deal. Happening at Foodsphere by Riyadh Oases, the exhibition is set within the magical Biosphere and Butterfly Dome. The experience unfolds through a curated journey that moves from the rose fields of Taif to the traditions of its distillation and crafting, where it finds expression in fragrance, artisanal practices, and rituals of hospitality.
Location: Foodsphere by Riyadh Oases
Timing: 4pm to midnight
Cost: Starting at SAR15, book here
Monday June 1
Visit to Black Gold Museum
Located at the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Centre, in an iconic building designed by Zaha Hadid, with interiors by DaeWha Kang Design, the museum itself looks like a piece of art. The Black Gold Museum was inaugurated by the Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and the Minister of Culture, Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, earlier this week.
Location: Black Gold Museum, King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Centre
Timing: 10am to 10pm
Cost: Free, but you have to book tickets here
Check out Amazonia AlAmmariah before it closes
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Head out to Amazonia Al-Ammariah to enjoy an immersive agricultural experience featuring curated oases, open paths, and interactive moments. It’s the perfect place to kick back and relax.
Location: Amazonia Nursery Farm
Timing: 5pm to 1am
Cost: SAR35, book here
Tuesday June 2
There’s a new coffee shop in town
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The new darling of the Riyadh cafe scene, Distance Away, offers speciality coffee and dessert. But what stands out here is the truly unique decor. See it from a distance (get the dad joke) and you’ll immediately think you’re walking into an old-timey cowboy-style saloon. Walk in, and you’ll see rustic woodwork all over the space, delicious desserts (and cookies) beckoning you over to the counter, where you can explore several coffee and matcha options, and so much more.
Location: Shaikh Abdullah Al Makhdub St, Al Falah
Timing: Sat to Wed 7am to midnight, Thu to Fri 7am to 1am
Try your luck at No Way Out
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The newest escape room to hit the Riyadh streets, No Way Out is now open in Boulevard Riyadh City. Home to eight rooms, four scary, four non-scary, each designed with details to thrill. Take your pick from School of Magic, Unknown, Silent Prison, The Heist, Upside Down, and The Lab usually starting at SAR160 per person.
Location: Boulevard Riyadh City
Timing: 4pm to 3.30am
Wednesday June 3
Speed into a world of immersive racing
Are you ready for a thrilling adventure? Hop into an electric kart and race around the track while interacting with virtual game elements projected on the track. BattleKart combines video gaming, augmented reality, and go-karting to create one unforgettable experience.
Location: 3112 Al Bahar Al Arabi, Ishbiliyah, Riyadh 13226
Timings: Tues to Fri & Sun, 4pm to 1am
Cost: SAR99. Book your tickets here.
Checked out Riyadh’s newest street food destination yet?
Food lovers should make their way to Qasr Al-Hukm District, where a new open-air dining concept, Sikkat Al-Atimah, has just opened. Launched by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, the vibrant food hub brings together a range of culinary concepts in a market-style setting. Expect a buzzing evening atmosphere with live cooking, street-food favourites, and a variety of flavours to explore – perfect for a casual outing this weekend.
Location: Sikkat Al-Atimah, Qasr Al-Hukm
Ramadan timings: 5pm to 3am
