Embark on a summer journey filled with sun-kissed memories right here in the Diplomatic Quarter!
Sun’s out! What to do to beat Riyadh’s summer heat? Well, we can’t beat the heat but we sure can make the most of it! Here are things you can do in the DQ.
Have a staycation.
Enjoy all the benefits of a vacation without venturing far from home! The Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter has all the amenities that will make your staycation a memorable one: elegant room and suites, world-class lounge and restaurant, a fitness and wellness center, a luxurious spa, a swimming pool, and tennis court. All these amazing hotel features are within your reach.
Hone your creativity and immerse yourself in culture and the arts.
Fenaa Alawwal, the Ministry of Culture’s first cultural center is right here in the DQ. They offer cultural programs ranging from art exhibitions to panels and workshops. Beside Yamamah Park is another place for thinkers and innovators, the Al Mashtal Community House and Creative Incubator gives creatives the right environment and support to grow their ideas and businesses.
Stay active.
Don’t let the heat be a hindrance to achieve that fit and healthy body! CORE Social Wellness Club is known for their state-of-the-art gym and facilities, an art immersive 3D cycling studio, and their world-class personal trainers. Try Tag Pod if you want a fully automated private gym that can be booked by the hour. Visit Exhale Yoga Studio if you’re into Pilates, Barre, and different types of yoga.
Indulge in self-care and relax at a spa
This summer, let your worries and stress drift away with a pampering session at these centers which offer services that will help you feel invigorated amidst the high temperature outside. Avail of Saray Spa’s body scrubs, massages, body wraps, steam room, and other features and facilities to address your unique needs and preferences. Al Manahil Spa offers ritual massages, hydro therapies, facials and body masks, and other services which will leave you refreshed and revitalized. CORE also delivers an exclusive selection of health and beauty treatments with a holistic approach, carefully designed and performed with sustainable brands.
Learn something new.
Challenge your mind and learn the French language at the Alliance Française d’Arabie Saoudite, or test your stamina and explore a new sport: play tennis at the DQ Tennis and Padel Center or try martial arts at the Riyadh Combat Club where you can take classes on Jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and more.
Whip up a recipe and do grocery shopping.
As the summer season sets in, it’s time to practice your culinary skills and make the most of the bountiful offerings at your grocery stores. The newly-opened LuLu Hypermarket offers a wide array of products to choose from. Tamimi Markets offer quality fresh foods from around the world. Check these two grocery stores if you’re looking for ingredients to recipes you want to try.
Have a gastronomic adventure.
With more than 10 restaurants that offer different specialties from Italian, American, Japanese, Lebanese, European, and more, the DQ food scene has something for every palate.
Eat healthy.
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated; you can easily find healthy eats and meals in the DQ! Yogi offers sandwiches, smoothies, and salads while Joe & The Juice has power shakes and fresh juices. Moonshell is the resto go-to for vegans and vegetarians; can’t go wrong with their acai bowls.
Quench your thirst with your favorite ice-cold drinks.
Have refreshing drinks and coffee at the neighborhood cafés. Try Draft Café’s Sweet Summer Iced Tea for a refreshing blend of flavors, Urth Caffe’s Iced Matcha for a perfect summer treat, or Caribou Coffee’s Saffron Iced Latte. Check our restaurant directory to find more DQ cafés nd their refreshing drinks.
Cool down at a sweets shop.
Ice creams offer a respite from the sun. Head over to Nine Soft Serve to get your favorite flavor of ice cream or be adventurous and try their flavor of the month. A new addition to the DQ is Sayaki where you can get a delicious Taiyaki Soft Serve. Meanwhile, Dolce Ragusa keeps on dulcifying life with their cannolis, cakes, and tortas.
Visit a park.
The DQ has different parks that have lush greens where you and your loved ones can go for a picnic or a walk. The covered walkway at Al Arid Park will help mitigate the heat of the sun while you can still enjoy a lovely stroll. Watch the sunset at Assidr Park where you can have a view of the city and the wadi trail. While it’s too hot to venture out during the day, the night gives some reprieve from the unforgiving heat.
What are you waiting for? Whether you’re by yourself or with your loved ones, don’t skip the DQ as your go-to spot this summer!
Alliance Française d’Arabie Saoudite
Location: Al Safarat, Al Kindi Plaza – Gate 14, Riyadh
Contact Number: +966112816539
Instagram: @alliancefrancaise_ksa
DQ Tennis & Padel Center
Location: Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter and King Faisal School – DQ
Contact Number: +966550515146
Instagram: @dqtennis
Riyadh Combat Club
Location: Al Safarat, 76, Riyadh 12512, Saudi Arabia
Contact Number: +966 55 256 2111
Instagram: @ry.combat
Fenaa Alawwal
Location: RYSA3249 3249, Al Safarat, Riyadh 12512, Saudi Arabia
Al Mashtal Community House and Creative Incubator
Location: P St, Al Safarat, Riyadh 12523, Saudi Arabia
Contact Number: +966554447499
Instagram: @almashtal.house
CORE Social Wellness Club
Location: 3864 7234, Al Safarat, Riyadh 12512, Saudi Arabia
Contact Number: +966920001223
Instagram: @core.riyadh
Tag Pod
Location: Alradaef St, Al Safarat, Riyadh 12511, Saudi Arabia
Instagram: @tagpod.sa
Exhale Yoga Studio
Location: Umro Adhamry, Al Safarat, Riyadh 12512,
Saudi Arabia
Contact Number: +966555417550
Instagram: @exhaleyoga.sa
Saray Spa
Location: 6781 Abdullah Alsahmi St, Al Safarat, 3087,
Riyadh 12511, Saudi Arabia
Contact Number: +966550859933
Instagram: @sarayspariyadh
Al Manahil Center
Location: Diplomatic Square, Ibn Zahr Street, Al Safarat,
Riyadh 12512, Saudi Arabia
Contact Number: +966500188245
Instagram: @almanahilbeauty
Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter
Location: 6781 Abdullah Alsahmi St, Al Safarat, Riyadh 12511, Saudi Arabia
Contact Number: +966118353000
Instagram: @marriottriyadhdq
LuLu Hypermarket
Location: Prince Muhammad Ibn Abd Al Aziz, As Sulimaniyah, Riyadh 12521
Contact Number: +9668001000330
Instagram: @luluhypersa
Tamimi Markets
Location: G St, Al Safarat, Riyadh 12513, Saudi Arabia
Contact Number: +9668003030010
Instagram: @tamimimarkets
Check our restaurant and café directory here.
