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From trying a new restaurant to riding cable cars, there&#8217;s s plenty to keep you busy! Here are a few things to add to your list.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-1-try-riyadh-s-new-indian-restaurant-shayan\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Try Riyadh&#8217;s New Indian Restaurant, Shayan<\/h2>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/De9xN-rgqL8\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Craving Indian food? Head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shayan__ksa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shayan<\/a>, a new restaurant in Al Malqa serving Indian favourites with a modern twist. Try the Lamb Curry Biryani, Sarson Jhinga prawns and Rose Falooda. Perfect for a dinner with friends!<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Al Malqa, Anas Bin Malik Road<br>Daily, 1 PM\u201312:30 AM<\/p>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-2-ride-the-boulevard-world-cable-cars\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Ride the Boulevard World Cable Cars<\/h2>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DSprp5ZDfJb\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See Boulevard World from a whole new angle! Hop on the cable cars, glide over the lagoon and enjoy views of the different themed zones.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>One-way: SAR 30<\/li>    <li>Round trip: SAR 60<\/li>    <li>Daily, 4 PM\u201312 AM<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll need a <a href=\"https:\/\/webook.com\/ar\/explore?zone=boulevard-world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Boulevard World entry ticket<\/a>.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-3-explore-al-dirah-winter\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Explore Al-Dirah Winter<\/h2>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"822\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\u0634\u062a\u0627\u0621 \u0627\u0644\u062f\u064a\u0631\u0629\" class=\"wp-image-13738\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8027436140018922;width:417px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-2.png 822w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-2-201x250.png 201w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-2-482x600.png 482w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/image-2-767x956.png 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 822px) 100vw, 822px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready for some winter fun? Head to Al-Dirah Winter to browse the winter market, grab a bite from the food spots, and join the workshops and activities. A fun plan for the whole family!<\/p>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-4-grab-cinnamon-rolls-at-cherie\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Grab Cinnamon Rolls at Ch\u00e8rie<\/h2>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DZaFrt0K0pg\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sweet tooth alert! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cherie.sa1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ch\u00e8rie<\/a> in Al Muruj is serving freshly baked cinnamon rolls in chocolate, raspberry and cream, and pecan caramel flavours. Which one are you trying first?<\/p>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-5-smash-things-at-escape\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Smash Things at Escape<\/h2>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DcYWeaDxLut\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need to blow off some steam? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/escapeksa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Escape Smash Room<\/a> lets you smash plates, bottles, and more! Sessions start at SAR 115 per person for 15 minutes. You can also try their VR experiences and escape rooms.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/escape.sa\/booking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book your session here<\/a>.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-6-catch-nancy-ajram-live-in-alula\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Catch Nancy Ajram Live in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencealula.com\/en\/whats-on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlUla<\/a><\/h2>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13715\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7998138370921964;width:323px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-3.png 819w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-3-200x250.png 200w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-3-480x600.png 480w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-3-768x960.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fancy a road trip? Nancy Ajram is performing at Thanaya in AlUla on November 13. Sing along to your favourite hits under the stars!<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets start at SAR 300.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h2 id=\"h-7-try-alula-skyrise\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencealula.com\/en\/whats-on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlUla<\/a> Skyrise<\/h2>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13717\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7997985778374584;width:352px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-4.png 819w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-4-200x250.png 200w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-4-480x600.png 480w, https:\/\/www.thisisriyadh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-4-768x960.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to see AlUla from above? 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