Beneath the bustling shopping districts of Riyadh exists a new trend of enticing retail experiences for the classy, the artsy, and the sassy.
The concept store fad has emerged into the modern shopping era of the Kingdom’s capital. Its wide variety of well-curated items have immensely attracted the local shopping scene as it caters to a diverse lifestyle ranging from the newest trends in fashion to the most unique art pieces from both local and international designers and artists.
We have gathered six of the must-visit concept stores in Riyadh.
Personage
Personage is known for fusing luxury shopping, good food and drinks, and a venue for extracting those creative juices. Its first level, which is called Vim, is a fascinating shop which houses carefully-selected on-trend apparel, perfumes, jewelries, accessories, and footwear. A one-stop shop where you can chill while shopping, Ooze, a cafe on its second level, allows their customers to loosen up with their delish lattes and desserts. An optimum experience for different events or array of meetings can be held at their top floor called Scheme. Personage is a true definition of taking the concept store idea to a different level.
Saturdays to Wednesdays 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Thursdays 1:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Fridays 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Hittin, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Sum+Things
Sum+Things pretty much sums up things that creates a homey ambience – appetizing meals and astounding yet elegant home accessories. From stylish home décors such as porcelain vases, handblown glass pieces, and handmade tables to delicious pastas, salads, and desserts, all under one roof. In addition, it also has a well-filled library where you can quietly sit and read about decorating your homes. The sophisticated interiors of Sum+Things make every corner definitely worth exploring.
Sundays to Wednesdays 8:00 AM to 2:00 AM
Thursdays to Saturdays 6:00 AM to 2:00 AM
The Boulevard, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Pattern
One of the crowd favorites is Pattern. The calm atmosphere brought by its soft ambient lights gives shoppers a peaceful and comfortable mood while browsing. Pattern is known for great and rare finds of different and unique brands of clothing, scents, accessories and Alchemy, its in-house coffee shop. With the vast selections of whatever you may need, or even may not need, one will surely never leave this place empty-handed.
Saturdays to Thursdays 9:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Fridays 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
8563 Prince Abdulaziz Ibn Musaid Ibn Jalawi St,
Al Sulaimaniyah, 2874, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Number Nine
A challenge to find the newest and the trendiest is what keeps Number Nine going. Following the latest trend in fashion, while focusing more on local brands and designers, makes them unique from other concept stores. Embroidered abayas, Arabic design printed clothing, and Saudi culture inspired yoga mats are some of the good finds in this store. Number Nine is inspired by unique concept stores from around the world and has been giving an exquisite shopping experience since 2016.
Sundays to Thursdays 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Fridays to Saturdays 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Fiorenza La Piazza, Takhassusi St, Al Mohammadiyyah,
Riyadh 12364 and 3126 Prince Turki Ibn Abdulaziz Al Awwal Rd, 6571, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Gallery Blu
Gallery Blu encapsulates retail, arts, music, and whatnots from everywhere globally. Aiming to provide their shoppers the opportunity of collecting unique and limited pieces, Gallery Blu’s main products include special wall art pieces, limited edition designer leather goods and bags, rare coffee table books, and audio devices like earphones and speakers. The hobby of collecting special and eccentric items which are not locally available has given Gallery Blu owners the motivation to put up their own store since December 2020.
Sundays to Saturdays 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Takhassusi St, Al Mohammadiyyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Stitch
Since 2016, Stitch has been meticulously picking-out and curating well-established and known brands from all over the world. They offer a wide selection of the latest apparel, stylish accessories, newest footwear, and up-to-date tech goods. One thing the team behind Stitch values the most is the trust of their shoppers to whom they give 100% assurance for the authenticity of their products.
Sundays to Saturdays 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
The Zone, Takhassusi St, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
