6 great things to do in Jeddah this weekend: Jun 9 to 11
Your weekend, sorted…
Comic books, concerts and a whole lot of culture – that is what Jeddah has in store for you over the next few days. So, whether you want to slip on your gym gear or cosplay, here are the best things to do in Jeddah this weekend.
Thursday 9 June
Catch your favourite superhero at Stan Lee’s Super Con
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Grab your capes and fly full speed ahead into Stan Lee’s Super Con, which is coming to Jeddah as a part of Jeddah Season. Stan Lee’s Super Con will host special talks, panel discussions, performances and you’ll have the chance to grab unique memorabilia. The event will also be filled with photo opportunities – not just with celebrities but visitors, as you are encouraged to dress up as a comic book character.
Stan Lee’s Super Con, Jeddah Superdrome, Jeddah, Jun 9 4pm to midnight, Jun 10 4pm to midnight, Jun 11 2pm to midnight. @stanleesupercon
Watch local Arabic singers live in concert
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Jeddah Season is the festival that keeps on giving. The concerts have been so impressive – ranging from western to local singers – and this week it’s all about Arabic stars. This is your chance to hear the singers Ibrahim AlHakami, Moudi Alshamrani, and Raad AlMowlid bring their dulcet tones to the kingdom.
Jeddah Season concert, Benchmark Stadium, SAR300 to SAR900, Jun 9 9pm to midnight. jeddahseason.sa
Friday 10 June
Be wowed by the new film, Jurassic World Dominion
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The Jurassic era comes to an epic end pairing up two generations for the first time ever in the series. Jurassic Park Dominion takes place four years after Isla Nublar has been destroyed. Dinosaurs now live – and hunt – alongside humans all over the world. This fragile balance will reshape the future and determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history’s most fearsome creatures.
Muvi Cinema, Mall of Arabia, Nuzha District, Jeddah, from SAR55, from June 9. muvicinemas.com
Try a yoga class with a difference
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If you’re looking for a great way to unwind, try a yoga class with a difference. This infrared karama yoga and meditation will get you feeling zen. The 45-minute class aims to improve your mobility and flexibility, and help increase your blood circulation as you sweat out all those unhealthy toxins.
Karama Yoga, Al Mohammadiyyah, Jeddah 23618, from SAR200, Jun 10 5.15pm. karama-yoga.com
Saturday 11 June
Take the family to the new entertainment zone, The Village
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Enjoy some family friendly fun at Jeddah Season. The new destination, The Village, opens on June 9 and includes a kids’ driving school, petting zone, carnival games and more. You can make a day of it, as there will also be food trucks. Plus, kids under seven years old can visit for free.
The Village, Jeddah, Jun 9 to Jul 15, 6pm to 1am. jeddahseason.sa
Visit Hayy Jameel’s latest exhibition
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The Distance from Here opened on June 8 at Hayy Jameel, and focuses on the idea of transition – both physical and metaphorical – when it comes to arts in the country. Get ready to be wowed by a wide range of mediums, from installations to photography. Plus, if you want to explore the themes in depth, there will be artistic talks and workshops.
The Distance from Here, Hayy Jameel, Al Muhammadiyah District, Jeddah. artjameel.org
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