10 wonderful things to do in Jeddah this week: October 20 to 23
New week, here we come…
Plan your week the right way and use our handy guide of the best things to do in Jeddah this week. We’ve got everything from family-friendly activities to popular dining destinations that’ll keep your calendar filled.
Here are ten wonderful things to do in Jeddah this week.
Sunday October 20
Enjoy a ladies’ day at Mangrove Beach Resort
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Mangrove Beach Resort, with an abundance of sun loungers, offering pool and beach-side tanning opportunities, invites ladies to start the week strong. From 8am to 5pm on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, ladies can enjoy beach entry for just SAR99 or SAR120, which includes a meal and a drink.
Ladies Day at Mangrove Beach Resort, every Sun, Tues & Thurs, 8am to 5pm, Mangrove Beach Resort, Prince Abdullah Al Faisal St, Obhur Al Shamaliyah, Jeddah 23815. Tel: 056 941 4666. SAR99 for beach entry. Book your spot here. @mangrovebeach.sa
‘Tis the season for pumpkin chai latte
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We all know that Urth Caffe often concocts whimsical drinks. Wanting to add pumpkin spice to their menus while still being sure it fits the cafe’s ethos, they’ve created the pumpkin chai latte – a perfect blend of sugar, spice, and everything nice. A refreshing take on the pumpkin spice latte in more ways than one, the newly launched beverage combines homemade pumpkin puree, divine spice tea, milk, and sugar syrup (plus ice cream for the cold and ice blended version).
Urth Caffe, two locations in Jeddah, including Ash Shati, Jeddah 23414 & Al Mohammadiyyah, Jeddah 23617, daily 7am to 1am. @urthcaffesaudi
Play board games with strangers
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If you’re in the mood for some indoor fun, Challenge Round is Jeddah’s go-to place for an evening of board games. Come with a friend or on your own – either way, expect a nice, cosy time and the chance to get to know new people over a board game. The place has just about every board game you can think of, so whether you want to stick to the classics or try something new, there will be something fun to play. Plus, you can even bring your own board games.
Challenge Round Playspace, Sun to Wed 5pm to 11.45pm, Thurs 4pm to 2am, Fri 3pm to 2am & Sat 10am to 11.45pm, Hira St, As Salamah, Jeddah 23525. Tel: 055 500 5735. @challengeround
Monday October 21
Take a walk in the mall
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If you want to go on a walk but avoid the treadmill and also keep cool in the air conditioning, the RWG Community is organising indoor walking at the Cenomi Mall of Arabia. Walking is widely held to be one of the most beneficial forms of basic exercise, and step-counting is a great motivational tactic for achieving fitness goals. But we think it’s also a brilliant way to keep an eye out for sales while burning calories.
Mall Walk with Soreya & Ofelia, Oct 21, 10am to 11am, Mall of Arabia, An Nuzhah, Jeddah 23532. @rwg_community
Head to Noto for dinner, pronto
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Noto, a culinary treasure trove in the heart of Jeddah, is suave and cool and all things Italian. But it’s all about what’s on the plate. The food is exquisite, in which Mediterranean cuisine meets Italian authenticity. From tasty antipasti and homemade pasta and pizza to delicately cooked meat and fish creations, get ready to tuck into classics like vitello tonnato (veal), burrata, porcini and seasonal mushroom risotto, Milanese veal chop, oven-roasted Brazino, and Margherita pizza. Oh, and save room for the tiramisu.
Noto, Weekdays 1pm to 1am & Weekends 1pm to 2am, Cascade at Jeddah Walk, Western Gate, Second Floor, Jeddah. @noto.ksa
Tuesday October 22
Grab a bagel
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1610 Bagel has been making serious waves on the scene, offering some of the most irresistible NYC-style bagels and having perfected the art of the boil and bake. There’s everything from the classic cream cheese and smoked salmon to their Soho Philly Chkn, packed with creamy chicken strips, cream cheese, bell peppers, onions and mushrooms with Swiss cheese. They’re as fresh as they come, and while the menu is a playground of different fillings, the 5th Avenue Salt Beef filled with their slow-cooked beef Montreal-style, punchy pickles, and cabbage with maple syrup sauce is a belter.
1610 Bagel, daily 7.30am to 11.30pm, Al Batarji, Al Zahra, Jeddah 23522. @1610bagelksa
Visit the historic Nassif House Museum in Al-Balad
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One of Jeddah’s best-restored old coral houses, Nassif House belonged to one of Jeddah’s most powerful trading families and was later a royal residency for King Abdul Aziz. It has since been converted into a museum and is definitely worth visiting, where you can enjoy the company of your family or friends in the evenings, full of joy and storytelling. Look out for the ramps installed by the King to allow his camel-mounted messengers to ride all the way to the upper terrace, and the huge tree left of the door. As recently as 1920, this was the only tree in the whole of Jeddah.
Nassif House Museum, daily 8am to noon, 6pm to midnight, Al Dhahab, Al-Balad, Jeddah 22236. Tel: 012 647 2280. @jeddahalbalad.sa
Wednesday October 23
Take a boat trip to the magical Bayada Island
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Want to visit a tropical paradise? With its turquoise waters, picturesque coral reefs, and sandy beaches, Bayada Island is often called the Maldives of Jeddah. Around 40 minutes away from the city by boat, it’s a popular destination for swimming, snorkelling, and diving. And now you can go with your friends on a five-hour boat trip to Bayada Island with JIF Plus Cruise. Other activities on offer include volleyball, kayaking and, of course, swimming in the crystal-clear water.
Bayada Island Boat Trip with JIF Plus Cruise, 7am to noon or 1pm to 6pm, Jeddah. Tel: 054 191 7408 / 054 251 9569. Maximum number of passengers is six. @barbarossa_330ss
Shabu-shabu, anyone?
If you’ve never heard of nor had shabu-shabu, then you’re in for a treat. Roka has launched an exciting new dining experience, and it will satisfy meat-loving connoisseurs and hotpot enthusiasts. The shabu-shabu night at Roka takes place every Wednesday from 6pm. Priced at SAR200 per person, it includes a selection of vegetables, Wagyu beef, and dipping sauces, such as chilli-ginger, ponzu-wasabi, and sesame-ginger. Still feeling famished? Additional vegetables can be ordered for SAR30 and SAR50 for extra Wagyu beef.
Shabu-shabu Night, every Wed, from 6pm, Roka Jeddah, Al Khalidiyyah, Jeddah 23421. @rokarestaurant.ksa
Wander, explore, and discover this immersive museum
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Step into a world of wonders at teamLab Borderless Jeddah. Expect a sensory overload inside this digital art museum that exhibits some 80 independent yet intricately interrelated works.
teamLab Borderless Jeddah, Sat to Wed 1pm to 11pm, Thurs & Fri 3pm to 2am, Culture Square, Jeddah Historic District, Jeddah. Ticket starts from SAR50 and can be purchased here. @teamlab_borderless_jeddah