Top Things to Do This Weekend in Riyadh

Looking for something fun to do in Riyadh this weekend? From a free date festival and glow-in-the-dark padel to viral food, ice cream and Japanese snacks, here are some of the best things to add to your plans.

1. Visit Al-Rabwa Dates Season for Free

Love dates? Head to Al-Rabwa Markets, where Al-Rabwa Dates Season 2026 is back until September 28. Browse different varieties, shop directly from local producers and enjoy food, restaurants, cafes, folkloric shows and family activities.

2. Play Glow-in-the-Dark Padel at The Garage

Make your usual padel game a little more exciting at The Garage. Play on neon glow-in-the-dark courts, book a regular court or even try volleyball. The venue is open until 4 AM, making it a great option for late-night plans.

Use code RCG10 when booking through Sinjab or WhatsApp for a special discount.

3. Build Your Own Protein Ice Cream at Calma

Ice cream and protein in the same cup? Calma has protein soft serve, frozen yogurt and plenty of toppings to build your own dessert. Choose from flavors like vanilla or chocolate protein ice cream, cheesecake frozen yogurt and salted caramel, then pay by the weight.

4. Try Operation Falafel‘s Viral Crispy Shawerma

If you have been seeing crunchy shawerma wraps all over your feed, this is your sign to finally try them. Operation Falafel has crispy wraps filled with everything from chicken and beef shawerma to falafel, kafta and even kibbeh.

5. Go Snack Shopping at Komonoya

For a weekend shopping trip with plenty of fun finds, head to Komonoya in As Sahafa. This Japanese and Asian grocery store is packed with viral snacks, unusual Lay’s flavors, instant noodles, Japanese drinks, matcha goodies and plenty of desserts.

There are also Japanese and Asian skincare products, makeup, stationery, toys, tableware and a bakery section serving fresh goods.

6. Try Steak and Handmade Cherry Cola at Baba Cola

Skip the usual dinner plans and try something new at Baba Cola in Al Malqa. The American diner-style steakhouse serves the Baba Steak, Truffle Parmesana Fries and other comfort-food favorites, but the handmade cherry cola is the real reason to visit. For dessert, order the Soda Float, which tops their signature cherry cola with ice cream.

Whatever your weekend mood is, Riyadh has plenty to keep you busy. Go date shopping, hit the padel court, chase a viral shawerma or turn your weekend into a snack-filled trip around the city.

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