10 wonderful things to do in Jeddah this week: December 1 to 4
Hello, December…
Plan your week the right way and use our handy guide to the best things to do in Jeddah this week. We’ve got everything from family-friendly activities to popular dining destinations to fill your calendar.
Here are ten wonderful things to do in Jeddah this week.
Sunday December 1
Get your hustle on
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Spanning four stories, huna Alhabib’s large space is designed for collaboration, with private offices, hot desks, meeting rooms, and more. Each floor comes equipped with a fully stocked pantry and there’s a lounge area on the second floor – so you’ll have ample space for work and creativity. Just grab your laptop and park yourself to get work done.
huna Alhabib, King’s Road Tower, Jeddah 23522. Tel: 055 820 4256. @iam.huna
Feast to your heart’s content
Prepare your taste buds for a culinary adventure at the fourth edition of the Saudi Feast Food Festival in Jeddah. This year’s festival features activities spread across seven zones: The Culinary Arts Heritage Area, where you can experience the diverse flavours and culinary traditions from all regions of the Kingdom; the Workshops Area offering multiple classes led by professional chefs; the Retail Store Area, perfect for holiday shopping and supporting local vendors; the Theatre Area; the Competition Area featuring exciting cooking contests highlighting the best Saudi dishes; a special zone dedicated to the Year of the Camel 2024; the Children’s Area for the young ones to participate in arts and crafts workshops and hands-on culinary sessions. So, grab a bite, enjoy the atmosphere, and let the melodies carry you into the night.
Saudi Feast Food Festival: Taste The Culture, until Dec 6, 4pm to midnight, Abadi Aljohar Arena, Al Basateen, Jeddah. Tickets start from SAR35 and can be purchased here. @mocculinary
Monday December 2
In the mood for a concept store?
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Step into an experience unlike any other when you dine and shop at Otium Concept, a unique Jeddah spot with bags of characters. Pair your retail therapy with acai bowl, pasta, sandwiches and more here.
Otium Concept, Fayfa Avenue, Ar Rawdah District, Prince Sultan Rd, Tahlia Street, Jeddah, Sat to Thurs 9am to 11.30pm & Fri 12.30pm to 11.30pm. @otiumconcept
Discover your inner artist
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Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this acrylic workshop offers a creative space to learn and express yourself through art. The class will run in a relaxed and friendly format, allowing you to explore different painting techniques and experiment with colours and textures. You’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the creative process, discovering your own unique style along the way. The aim is not only to reproduce these beautiful artworks but also to tap into your inner creativity and find joy in expressing yourself through painting.
Acrylic Workshop, Dec 2, 6pm to 10pm, Art Space Centre, Abdul Rahman Al Anbari, Ar Rawdah, Jeddah 23435. SAR270 per person. For 14 years and above. Book your spot here. Tel: 056 161 3922. @artspacecenter
Tuesday December 3
Stay cosy with a cup of hot chocolate
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Hot chocolate and whipped cream? Life is bound to get a whole lot better on a bad day with this marvel. Plus, HideOut has got some lip-smackingly good desserts, too.
HideOut, 2092 Al Amir Sultan Branch, Al Muhammadiyah District, 7489, Jeddah 23625, Sat to Wed 9am to midnight, Thurs 9am to 2am & Fri 1pm to 2am. @hideoutksa
Expecting? This yoga studio offers a prenatal yoga class
Calling all mums-to-be. If you’re pregnant and looking for ways to relax or stay fit, Karama Yoga offers a prenatal and post-natal semi-private yoga class for you to head to. Its Karama Mama yoga class is designed to achieve a balance of physical, mental, and emotional well-being, with a focus on stamina and relaxation of both body and mind. Plus, you’ll also get to meet and bond with other mums and mummies-to-be.
Karama Mama Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Class, every Tues, 6pm, Karama Yoga, 7750 Hira St, Ash Shati, Jeddah 23514. @karama_yoga
Check out Jeddah’s newest hotspot
Rosewood Jeddah opens the much-anticipated Soleil Rooftop. The vibrant open-air lounge offers an exciting new dining destination in collaboration with ZN, one of Jeddah’s finest Japanese restaurants. This partnership introduces an exclusive limited-time menu that perfectly complements Soleil Rooftop’s breathtaking panoramic views of the Red Sea and the Jeddah skyline. Standout dishes include the refreshing Avocado Shrimp Salad, Tandoori Chicken Wrap, the rich 9-hour Braised Beef Brisket Bao, Dynamite Shrimp drizzled with sriracha mayonnaise and chilli sauce, Sweet Lime Salmon Sushi and Spicy Truffle Salmon Sushi. The collaboration menu is complemented with an exquisite selection of signature drinks, and uninterrupted views – the perfect combination of flavour and ambiance. Sign us up.
Soleil Rooftop, 17th Floor, Rosewood Jeddah, daily 5pm to 2am. @soleil_jeddah
A new exhibition at Hayy Jameel
For a hit of culture, check out this new group exhibition titled ‘We saw an endless cycle’, taking place across Hayy Arts’ two floors in Hayy Jameel, Jeddah’s home for the arts. The exhibition looks at the ways in which artists bear witness to the city through intimate gestures, such as the evolving methods and motifs found in visual and performative practices like walking and crawling, and acts of recording and reinterpretation through photographing, painting, drawing, writing, sculpting and processes of counter-mapping.
We Saw An Endless Cycle, until Apr 17, Hayy Jameel, 7829 Al Muhammadiyah District, Jeddah 23615, Sun, Mon, Wed & Thurs noon to 10pm, Fri & Sat 2pm to 10pm. @hayyjameel
Wednesday December 4
Be spellbound by Jeddah’s first-ever modern circus
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Experience Jeddah’s first-ever modern circus featuring thrilling Russian performances and live shows. Be mesmerised by a cast of talented performers, with live shows such as the Air Hoop, Cyr Wheel, Laser Man, Aerial Straps, Russian Pole, Clown Balloons Act with children, and a Bubble Show, to entertain the whole family and a host of other acts for an adrenaline-fuelled show.
The 9 Circus In Jeddah, Jeddah Square Festival, until Mon Jan 13, 7.30pm to 9.30pm (first show starts at 8pm), 9.30pm to 11.30pm (second show starts at 10pm). Tickets are priced at SAR35 for Bronze, SAR55 for Silver, SAR75 for Gold, SAR280 for VIP, and they can be purchased here. @the9circus
Don’t miss the iconic Akira Back pop-up
The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah is launching an exclusive three-month pop-up featuring the globally celebrated dining concept, Akira Back. Famed for its Michelin-starred culinary excellence and bold fusion of Japanese and Korean flavours, Akira Back brings its signature innovation and artistry to Jeddah for the very first time. Indulge in a menu that blends tradition with modernity, including iconic dishes such as the Tuna Pizza, Wagyu Tacos, and a selection of creative, globally-inspired delights.Spaces are limited, and early reservations are highly recommended.
Akira Back Dining Concept Pop-Up, Dec 4 to Feb 28, 2025, The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah. Reservations can be made here.