8 fabulous things to do in Riyadh this weekend: January 18 to 20
Cheers to the weekend…
Lining up plans in Riyadh? From immersive exhibitions and rave parties to other family-friendly events, you won’t be short of things to do this weekend. Here are eight fabulous things to do in Riyadh.
Thursday January 18
Let your hair shine
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Ready to transform your look? Upgrade your hair care routine with Four Spa’s Scalp and Hair Detox services. Pamper your strands with a rejuvenating experience that cleanses and revitalises, promoting healthier and more vibrant hair.
Only available at Four Spa DQ and KAFD. @4spa
Explore, play and win at House of Hype
A trip to the House of Hype promises to be a family and friends’ gateway to a world of extraordinary experiences that cannot be found anywhere else. Where else in the world can guests eat cotton candy burritos as you roam glitching neon cities, lounge in glowing gardens, design digital sneakers, explore melting neighbourhoods, star in their own music videos, dance with lasers, get lost in mirror palaces, and uncover hidden prizes? As if those were not enough, getting rewards is also part of the House of Hype experience, all thanks to the PARX companion app. The PARX app enables guests to play the park like a video game and unlock an Augmented Reality layer full of prizes and scavenger hunts, all from their own phone.
House of Hype, Boulevard Riyadh City, daily 4pm to 2am. Tickets can be purchased here, with general admission ticket for one for only SAR89, while a group of four can access the park for only SAR335 via The Squad Pass. @houseofhype____
Rave in the ruins of an abandoned hospital
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ERGA takes place every weekend in the now-defunct Irqah Hospital and is an audio-visual spectacular where the music takes you on a mental sonic trip across various sounds and styles. Featuring two separate dance floors known as The Ward and The ER, its location is the most dystopian one ever seen. Headliners on Thursday January 18 include Claptone, Leigh Ross, Narkbeat, Rolbac, and N.A.H. It looks like it will be a sick Thursday night at ERGA.
ERGA, Jan 18, 9pm to 2am, Irqah Hospital, Riyadh 12586. The ticket price starts from SAR199 and can be purchased here. @mdlbeast
Party it up with the Beasts on the roof
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If you’ve ever wanted to dance under the stars with the city’s skyline as your backdrop, you’re in for a treat. Get ready for an epic musical night with MDLBeast at KAFD’s hottest rooftop experience. Soak in Riyadh’s best views and hottest vibes with a slate of groovy beats by Benny Bennasi, LeSad and DJ Mesha as they light up the sky.
FOWG: Rooftop Experience in Riyadh, Jan 18, 9pm to 1am, 4.04 KAFD, Al Aqiq, Riyadh 13519. The ticket price starts from SAR249 and can be purchased here. @mdlbeast
Friday January 19
Check out the ‘Beyond the Door’ exhibition
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If you’ve always been intrigued by the traditional Najdi doors, look no further than the ‘Beyond the Door’ exhibition, organised as part of the Diriyah Season. Visit At Turaif’s gardens to experience the legacy and artistry behind every door. This exhibition pays homage to Najdi craftsmen’s ingenuity and showcases contemporary art bound by the craft’s essence and design. Learn more about the revival of this waning art form, and enjoy the beauty of those doors, their engravings and their colours.
Beyond the Door Exhibition, until Feb 4, daily 3pm to 11pm, At-Turaif Park, Diriyah. Book your tickets here. @diriyahseason
Tuck into pretty pastries
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Those who are pastry obsessed, groupies of Parisian pastry chef Yann Couvreur who have seen his work on Instagram, or are just lucky enough to taste his pastries know that they are as pretty as they are tasty. So, for a little snack between shops, Yann Couvreur Pâtisserie at Centria Mall is the place to satisfy a sweet craving or sip a hot drink. Needless to say, the mint green and gold fox-adorned packaging is just as adorable as the cakes within.
Yann Couvreur Pâtisserie, Centria Mall, Olaya Street, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12241, daily 10am to 10pm. @yanncouvreur_ksa
Saturday January 20
Check out an art exhibition by Ana Pušica
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Ana Pušica’s works are characterised by their vivid, imaginative nature. Her brand-new series, “Strip.Drip.Shower.”, which is on display at Lift Gallery, continues this tradition and adds a new layer of depth and introspection to her work. Through her use of mixed media and experimental techniques, she creates pieces that are at once abstract and representational, capturing the essence of her subjects while also encouraging viewers to bring their own interpretations to the works.
Strip.Drip.Shower. Exhibition by Ana Pušica, until Jan 2024, Lift Gallery, Tafaseel Park, Al Mathar Ash Shamali, Riyadh 12332, Sun, Tues, Thurs & Fri 4pm to 10pm, Mon, Wed & Sat 11am to 11pm. @gallery.lift
Have fun at the Big Fun Museum
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Visit the Big Fun Museum for a whole world of fun and illusion waiting to be discovered. This new attraction features three immersive adventures in one place – Fairy Forest, Museum of Emotions, and Museum of Illusions. The right place to have a great time with friends and family.
Big Fun Museum, Park Avenue, Gate 4, Sun to Wed noon to midnight, Thurs noon to 2am, Fri 3pm to 2am, Sat 1pm to midnight. Tickets start from SAR80 and can be purchased here. @bigfun_family