Exploring Nightlife In Saudi Arabia | Bharti AXA GI

When you go on a vacation abroad you want to explore and experience everything the place has to offer and a big part of that is the city’s nightlife. After all you are on a vacation to chill and have a good time. So it is quite natural you would want to know the best party spots and explore the nightlife in a new city. 

So in a country which is known for its conservative Islamic culture, strict dress code, total ban on alcohol, prohibition on intermingling of men and women in public places, what can you really look forward to in terms of nightlife?

With no bars, pubs, discotheques, dancing or drinking, nightlife in Saudi Arabia takes on a completely different form. Your evenings in Saudi will mostly be about dining out and evening public attractions. But Saudis have also found a new and novel way to live it up at nights. Read on to know more.  

Watch The Sunset While Dining Atop Saudi Arabia’s Fourth Tallest Building (Riyadh)

Dining at The Globe is quite an exhilarating must-do experience in itself. You can pre-book a table at this fine-dine restaurant resembling a giant glass ball. This unusual restaurant is situated at the top of the iconic Al Faisaliah commercial skyscraper (originally the tallest building in Saudi). The Globe is made entirely of glass panels and offers a panoramic 360-degree view of Riyadh. It is indeed special to watch the sunset and the glittering night skyline of Saudi’s bustling capital.  

Dancing Water Fountain Evening Show At King Abdullah Park (Riyadh)

King Abdullah Park in the capital Riyadh is Saudi Arabia’s largest park. The vast expanse of greenery is literally a breath of fresh air – a perfect setting for you to spend a pleasant evening outdoors with your better half. The park houses cafeterias, restaurant, a designated sports area and a long pathway that winds around the surrounding hills. The main attraction however is the half-hour evening show of the dancing fountain over the lake.

Go To A Pop-Up Cafe in Jeddah

The closest to a proper nightlife experience, the pop-up cafe is a fairly new and interesting concept gaining popularity among young Saudis. Called Gailah (meaning “hanging out”) Hub it is held at different locations around Jeddah. You can check the venue (often offbeat like an art gallery or the beach) of the next pop-up on Instagram a night before, which is how they prefer to inform their fans. Gailah Hub is a platform for local fashion, music and art shows. There is a “happening” youthful vibe making it a great place for you to hang out in the evenings and explore a different facet of nightlife in Jeddah.  To really enjoy the experience try to go with some local friends. And don’t forget to try the signature dish Masoub (a banana bread pudding) and Chai Adani.

To discover more such places you can visit get hold of a Saudi Travel Guide. Before you plan your trip, make sure you apply for your Saudi Visa well in time and also purchase Saudi Travel Insurance. You can go online and buy international travel insurance from India so that you are financially covered from any loss or mishap during your vacation abroad.

While in Jeddah, a must-do is walking along the waterfront and spending time at the pristine beaches; some of the finest in the world.