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New in Riyadh? Meet other newcomers
Riyadh is growing fast, and thousands of people arrive every month from other Saudi cities and from abroad. This circle is for people in their first year or two who want to explore the city with others who are also starting fresh.
Where people do this in Riyadh
- Easy, busy places to meet, such as the Boulevard, Riyadh Front and the cafés of Al Olaya and Hittin.
- Diriyah, with the historic At-Turaif district and the restaurants of Bujairi Terrace.
- Evening walks along Wadi Hanifah and the new paths of the Sports Boulevard.
How to find your people
- Say that you’re new. Most people remember that feeling and respond warmly.
- Pick one weekly habit, such as a class, a walk or a volunteering shift, so you see the same faces.
- Keep first plans short and close to the Metro so they’re easy to say yes to.
First plans for two
- An evening walk in Diriyah and dinner at Bujairi
- Coffee in your district and a stroll around the neighbourhood
- A Riyadh Season night with a small group
Good to know
Riyadh Season runs for about ten weeks from 21/10/2026, with concerts, food and family events across the city. Check the official Riyadh Season channels for times and tickets.
How the New in Riyadh circle works
Members of this circle start plans that anyone in the circle can join, like a game, a walk or a coffee, and answer one quick question a week. Plans are always in public places and arranged by members. Friendship only, for grown-ups 18 and over.
Already a member? Join this circle in the app.
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