The September Dozen, 12 fun-filled activities this weekend in Riyadh.
Lucky us, September starts with the Riyadh weekend of grand shows, parties, and concerts. Check below what’s happening this weekend in Riyadh.
Table of contents
- September 1, Thursday
- International falconry exhibition. Fourth Edition
- Urban Kulture by The Esplanade, the new restaurant
- Enjoy the colorful Polish culture
- Gamers8 comes to an end. Enjoy the closing concert
- La Brasserie’s delicious buffet
- Train yourself to cook Italian
- Party with the birdseye view
- Dance your night away at Mystique Night
- Spiderman swings into theatres with ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home.’
- Check out the Riyadh Homecoming Festival
- Relax and rejuvenate with yoga
- World Cosplay Summit at Gamers8
September 1, Thursday
International falconry exhibition. Fourth Edition
The International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition returns for its fourth edition.
The event will exhibit falcon-themed art exhibitions, conservation seminars, interactive falconry games for children, and displays of hunting weapons.
Modified off-road hunting vehicles, shooting ranges, food, and parking for 15,000 cars.
- Tickets are available at the Virgin Megastore, Platinumlist website, and from club offices in Malham during the exhibition.
- SAR25 for general admission. VIP tickets SAR1,500. Entry to the arms display SAR75.
- International Saudi Falcon and Hunting Exhibition,
- Until Sept 3, 4 pm to 11 pm,
- King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival, Malham 13380
Urban Kulture by The Esplanade, the new restaurant
The latest fusion restaurant Urban Kulture has hit the scene in Riyadh this weekend. The menu contains unique ingredients inspired by Latin America, the Mediterranean, and Asia to deliver rippling flavors.
The most popular choices are short ribs empanadas, chorizo flatbread, tuna Nikkei, Indomie spicy chicken noodles, and beef quesadilla.
- Daily 6 pm to 12.30 am.
- Urban Kulture,
- @urbankulture.sa
- The Esplanade.
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Enjoy the colorful Polish culture
The Republic of Poland celebrates its folk culture in the Diplomatic Quarter. Performers dressed in colorful traditional costumes perform stories on music and folk dance.
- September 1 to 7, 8.30 pm to 10.15 pm
- The entrance price starts from SAR100
- Polish Folklore,
- Diplomatic Quarter, Cultural Palace, Al-Safarat District, Riyadh.
- Book your tickets here.
- @mocsaudi
Gamers8 comes to an end. Enjoy the closing concert
The closing concert of Gamers8 will have local DJ Loush opening the show, followed by regional favorites DJs Warchief and Chindy, the Saudi-Omani duo.
The last show also features Saudi Arabian superstar Rabeh Saqer. Legendary DJs Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike will bring curtains down on the eighth and final Gamers8 live concert.
Only VIP tickets are available.
- Gamers8, NXT LVL Arena, Boulevard Riyadh City,
- 8 pm to 1 am.
- Book your tickets here.
- The VIP ticket starts from SAR1,000.
- @gamers8_en
September 2, Friday
La Brasserie’s delicious buffet
This Friday, treat yourself to a La Brasserie buffet and enjoy delightful gourmet comfort food inspired by various regions worldwide. A perfect spot for family and friends.
- Fri 12.30 pm to 4.30 pm
- La Brasserie Friday Brunch,
- SAR397 per person,
- @labrasserieruh
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Train yourself to cook Italian
Have you always wanted to learn Italian cooking? Here’s your chance. A masterclass on eggplant parmigiana and making the perfect tiramisu. Cook great food and discover Italian culture and cuisine.
- Sept 2, 6 pm to 10 pm,
- Cooking with Chef Stefano,
- SAR610 per person.
- Open to males and females above 14 years old
- INTO Centre, Register here.
- @into_ksa
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Party with the birdseye view
Party on the 77th floor of the Kingdom Tower in Spazio. Riyadh’s top fine dining restaurants with views of the city in every direction.
On September 2, its private club will have DJ Sam Shure’s first performance in Saudi Arabia. The DJ from Berlin will have you dancing late into the night.
The party will also have local DJs Jeme and OAH and DJ S-Donz from Egypt. A great party high above the city and grooving to some popular beats.
- Sept 2, 9 pm to 4 am (Doors close at 1 am),
- Entrance from SAR400.
- Terminal 77 by Sugar Beat Club, 77th floor, Kingdom Tower.
- For tickets, contact DM
- @sugarbeat_club,
- 054 494 0141
Dance your night away at Mystique Night
Parties don’t end in Riyadh this September weekends. Mystique Night at Diriyah Biennale Foundation will have you rave-heads and techno-fiends on the dance floor.
Trendy DJs like Marino Canal and Citizen Kain join local DJs RDJ and Jeme for unconventional beats. Clear your calendar for the following day: the party goes on late, and you won’t want to miss a minute.
- Mystique Night, Sept 2, 9 pm to 4 am
- Diriyah Biennale Foundation, JAX District, JAX 01, Ad-Diriyah, Riyadh 13732.
- Above 21 only.
- Book your tickets here.
- The price starts from SAR250.
- @euphoria.electro
September 3, Saturday
Spiderman swings into theatres with ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home.’
Spider-Man: No Way Home returns to theatres with the re-release of Spider-Man: No Way Home – Fun Stuff Version.
This is with 11 extra minutes of new, never-before-seen footage. The Fun Stuff Version features deleted scenes that didn’t make the original theatrical cut.
- Book your tickets here.
Check out the Riyadh Homecoming Festival
There will be a rave of fun at the family-friendly Riyadh Homecoming Festival this weekend.
Various interactive and educational experiences will occupy Sprogs, including environmental sciences, arts, languages, and a simulated space experience.
A ninja experience to develop mental and physical skills in children. Career guidance for youngsters.
Highlights include a circus and singing by Rasha Rizk, known for popular cartoon and Anime Arabic theme songs. The festival also has various cafes, restaurants, and shops.
- until Sept 5, 6 pm to midnight
- Riyadh Homecoming Festival,
- Hittin, Riyadh 13516.
- Book your tickets here.
- SAR20 per person.
- Free entry for children below five.
Relax and rejuvenate with yoga
Reset your mind and body at Al Faisaliah Spa. A yoga experience awaits you at the ladies’ spa twice a week. There are five different types of yoga on offer, from Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and hot yoga to robust flows and restorative yin.
- Yoga Classes, every Sat 6 pm to 7 pm & every Wed 7 pm to 8 pm, Al Faisaliah Spa.
- SAR200 per person.
- Enjoy a 10 percent discount for all yoga classes for the first month.
- Tel: 011 273 3000.
- @alfaisaliahspabyespa
World Cosplay Summit at Gamers8
Dress up as your favorite anime, manga, game hero, or character at the world’s most prestigious international cosplay competition for the first time outside Japan.
Forty countries will perform and compete for the US$110,000 prize. The festival will feature Japanese singer Kitadani Hiroshi and Syrian singer and lyricist Rasha Rizk.
- Sept 3 & 4, 8 pm to 1 am,
- Ticket prices SAR85,
- Gamers8 World Cosplay Summit, Festival Zone, Boulevard Riyadh City.
- Book your tickets here.
- @gamers8_en
