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If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing some of the most luxurious jewellery collections in the world up close, 2026 is your year. Jewels of the World is making its return to Saudi Arabia, bringing the finest jewellery from global brands to Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al Khobar. Here’s when and where you can catch the event in 2026: Riyadh: June 15 to 19 at the Four Seasons Hotel Al Khobar: June 23 to 26 at Dhahran Expo Riyadh: October 11 to 15 at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Jeddah: October 19 to 22 at Jeddah Hilton The event will feature 100 jewellery...

If you’ve ever wanted to be part of a worldwide running event, this is your chance. And no long-haul travel required. On May 23, 2026, thousands of runners across the globe will hit the streets at the same time in one of the biggest synchronized races in the world: One Run. This year, the scale is huge: 110+ cities already joined, 15 time zones, and 250,000+ participants expected. Whether you're running through streets in the GCC or along scenic routes in Asia, you can be part of a global movement happening in real time. The event brings together participants in...

If you like exploring new art, there’s a future stop you’ll want on your list: SAMoCA Riyadh. The name stands for Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art, and it will be located in Diriyah, right along Grand Avenue. SAMoCA will span more than 77,000 sqm, with space for large exhibitions, walk-through installations, and open areas where visitors can move freely rather than follow a fixed path. The collection will include contemporary work from Saudi artists, alongside regional and international pieces. It will also host workshops and educational programmes, so the visit can go beyond exhibitions. If you love museums, you...

If you’ve ever wanted to join a global running event, you can do it right in the Saudi capital this month, no travel needed. On May 23, thousands of people across the world will head out to run on the same day, and Riyadh is part of it. Planning to join? Here’s everything you need to know about One Run in Riyadh. One Run is known as the biggest half marathon in the world held on the same day. This edition includes runners from Lebanon, Egypt, Brazil, India, UAE, Qatar, China, and Chile. The route in the Saudi capital will...

“Is there a reason that my coffee isn’t here?” If that line still lives in your head, you’re not alone. And with The Devil Wears Prada 2 landing this week, coffee runs are back in the spotlight, this time with a menu to match. Starbucks has launched a limited-edition menu in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, which includes three custom coffees. And yes, the drinks are based on the characters: Miranda Caffè LatteNo foam, extra shot, extra hot latte with skimmed milk Andy Oatmilk CappuccinoOatmilk cappuccino with caramel and cinnamon Nigel Espresso Con PannaDouble espresso with panna and mocha View...

Riyadh has no shortage of ways to fill your calendar, and now you can add indoor golf to the list. It’s one of those plans that works with friends, family, or even as a team outing. Ready to try? You’ll find Five Iron Golf Riyadh inside PIF Tower, right in King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). It may not be a full 18-hole course, but the tech makes up for it. Every shot shows you how far the ball went, where it landed, and how it moved in the air, so you’re not guessing anything. You can also play on virtual...

You know how it usually goes: you open social media for a quick check, blink once, and suddenly it’s been 40 minutes. No memory of what you even watched. Just lost time. Now imagine a giant orange cat jumping in and shutting it all down. Meet Cat Gatekeeper, a browser extension that doesn’t ask politely. It blocks your screen the second you’ve scrolled long enough. Created by a Japanese developer, Cat Gatekeeper tracks how much time you spend on specific websites like social media. You decide the limit, and the extension does the rest. Once time is up, a massive...

Paying for apps usually comes down to two choices. Pay for a full year upfront and save, or pay monthly and spend more over time. Apple makes that choice easier with a new option that splits a yearly plan into monthly payments, with the same annual price. Annual subscriptions usually come with better pricing, but paying for a full year in one go isn’t always easy, especially for expensive apps. Monthly plans solve that problem, but they cost more. Here’s how the new option from Apple works: You sign up for a yearly subscription The total is divided into 12...

Weekends in Riyadh come with plenty of options, but if you’re in the mood to walk around with a coffee and browse local crafts, there’s a spot worth adding to your plans. Head to the heart of King Abdullah Financial District in the afternoon. That’s where you’ll find KAFD Saturday Market in Area 4 at Al Wadi. From the moment you arrive, the vibe is different. A green park space surrounded by KAFD’s towers is filled with international coffee, food stalls, fashion pieces, and locally made handicrafts. Give yourself time here. Booths and kiosks are easy to get lost in,...

If you’ve been waiting to spend a day at a water park with family or friends, you finally have a date to plan around. Aquarabia Qiddiya City opened on April 23, 2026. It's the largest water park in the Middle East, and you can now book tickets to experience all the rides and attractions for yourself. Spanning 250,000 sqm, this new destination promises an unforgettable experience. If you're curious what's inside before you visit, take a quick look at what to expect from the park: here are all 22 Aquarabia waterpark rides and attractions, including several record-breaking ones. You can...