11 amazing things you can do for Eid Al-Fitr 2023 in Riyadh
Your guide on how to spend the holiday…
The city is a week out from the first Eid of the year and it’s going to be a big one. There are breakfasts and buffets to try, fireworks to see and more for Eid Al-Fitr 2023 in Riyadh.
Eid is the perfect time to spend with your family, friends and loved ones with luxe chocolates and gatherings too. If you still haven’t made plans for the upcoming holidays, we’ve got you covered. Here are 10 of the best things to do for Eid Al-Fitr 2023 in Riyadh.
Have brunch at DoubleTree by Hilton Riyadh Financial District
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Eid mornings are some of the best times to relax with your family. You can go ahead and enjoy an Eid Brunch at Levantine Restaurant. For SAR250 you can dig into a lavish delicious buffet complete with fun activities for the kiddos too.
DoubleTree by Hilton Riyadh Financial District Hotel & Suites, Unit 3369, 3606 Northern Ring Rd, Al Ghadir, on the second day of Eid 12pm to 4pm. @dtriyadhfd
Join in on the Eid Circle
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If you’re after a more musical way to spend your Eid, register (by Instagram DM) for the Eid Circle by Circle Musik and Lymm After. The main DJ of the evening will be local artists Majid and Ziz.
Eid Circle, Friday April 28. @circle.musik
Head to Al Faisaliah Hotel
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At Al Faisaliah Hotel you can enjoy an array of activities like breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet at La Brasserie with food from all over the world, live stations, curated drinks and a live DJ at SAR288. After something a little fancier? Sip on high tea at The Globe and marvel at gorgeous views of the Riyadh skyline at SAR225 on Friday and Saturday.
Al Faisaliah Hotel, King Fahd Rd, Al Olaya, 6am to 12pm (La Brasserie). @alfaisaliahhotel
Have a luxurious buffet experience at Four Seasons
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Nothing screams luxury more than Four Seasons Riyadh. For Eid, you can have a lavish buffet breakfast with international and local flavours. Bring the kiddos too and have them enjoy the children’s play area.
Four Seasons Riyadh, Kingdom Ballroom. @fsriyadh
Watch the Fireworks in Boulevard Riyadh City
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Who doesn’t love a good firework display? You already know Saudi Arabia goes all out for Eid, so when it comes to fireworks you can look forward to a five-minute-long display at 9pm in Boulevard Riyadh City. Don’t forget to snap some shots.
Fireworks at Boulevard Riyadh City, Hittin, 9pm. @eidseason
Dig into Glaze Craze’s Eid menu
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Glaze Craze is one of the coolest doughnut shops in town. And it’s also a restaurant, so you need to try Glaze Craze’s Eid menu. Grab the family and enjoy a three-course meal for SAR460. The meal includes pastries, omelettes and cheese boards too.
Glaze Craze, Shop No. 14, 7089 Abi Bakr As Siddiq Rd, An Nada. @glazecrazedonuts
Meraki
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This stunning Al Olaya venue, Meraki Riyadh serves delicious Greek food in the heart of Riyadh. You can dig into the set menu of traditional Greek dishes for both lunch and dinner like hummus, beef tartar, and chocolate fennel for SAR385.
Meraki Riyadh, Al Faisaliah District, Mutaseem Street, Al Olaya, Fri Apr 21 to Sun Apr 29. @merakiriyadh
Nozomi
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Recently re-opened by popular demand, Japanese restaurant Nozomi Riyadh is celebrating its first Eid back. The venue will be hosting violin nights with a live DJ and some top-tier food starting Eid Al-Fitr day one until day three with incredible food too of course.
Nozomi Riyadh, 7448 King Fahd Rd, Al Olaya, daily 8pm to 11pm. @nozomiksa
Tokyo Arabia
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The first Japanese restaurant in Saudi Arabia will also be celebrating Eid Al-Fitr with a bang. The fine-dining venue will open its doors from 12.30pm until midnight. On the menu of Tokyo Arabia, you’ll find Japanese fusion dishes and a teppanyaki experience in a modern and upbeat atmosphere.
Tokyo Arabia, Al Urubah Rd, As Sulimaniyah, daily 12.30pm to midnight. @tokyo_arabia
The Elite
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If you’re after a place where you can let loose and chuckle, The Elite is definitely for you. A team of some of the most famous stand-up comedians will be standing up on stage and performing satirical social comedy shows, so get ready for some laughs.
The Elite, Muhammad Al-Ali Theatre, daily 9pm to midnight. Book your tickets here, ticket prices start at SAR200. @eidseason
Yauatcha
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Everyone’s favourite Chinese restaurant is going to be hosting a set menu for Eid Al-Fitr and live DJ nights too. The menu is SAR350 per person for a minimum of two people and features soup, dim sum, and mains like the chicken lettuce wrap and sacha beef. The DJ nights will be on starting Sunday April 23 and ending on Monday April 24. Prep your dance moves.
Yauatcha Riyadh, Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Rd, Al Olaya. @yauatchariyadh
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