Where We Are Going Today: Hues florist in Jeddah

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Updated 25 July 2024
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Where We Are Going Today: Hues florist in Jeddah

Hues in Jeddah is a florist that offers hands-on bouquet-making workshops allowing participants to learn essential floral skills and techniques.

These workshops are designed to be fun, educational, and engaging, making them perfect for celebrating special occasions like bridal showers, baby showers, birthdays, or girls’ nights.

Once you step into the shop, you will feel the friendly atmosphere and personalized guidance to ensure everyone feels comfortable. It is fun, educational, relaxing, therapeutic and enjoyable.

Roses, spray roses, delphinium, and matricaria are particularly popular, along with seasonal blooms, and the spiral floral arrangement is the most requested among workshops.

It is a great activity to share with friends who appreciate the opportunity to learn new skills and create something beautiful, it is also one way to celebrate happy moments with loved ones.

During the workshops, participants are guided through every step of the process, from selecting the perfect blooms to crafting stunning floral arrangements. They are provided with all the necessary tools and materials, including a variety of fresh flowers, greenery, containers, and floral tools.

The experience is further enhanced by the personalized guidance offered by the Hues team. Once the workshop is over participants can enjoy keeping the flower bouquet they have made.

Located in Rawdah district, Prince Saudi Al-Faisal, Hues also offers a range of services, including flower cart rentals, bespoke floral arrangements, and event planning for corporate events, gifting, hotels, and private occasions like dinners and weddings.

For more information, please visit the Hues website at www.hues-sa.com.


Where We Are Going Today: Yu by Toki Restaurant in Riyadh

Updated 24 February 2026
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Where We Are Going Today: Yu by Toki Restaurant in Riyadh

  • One order comes with two rolls on a plate, perfect for those looking to share one of the best dishes on the menu

Bringing its flavors from Toki in Jeddah, Yu by Toki is in Riyadh at Mamlaka Social Dining, tucked into a back corner, where the Chinese restaurant offers dishes inspired by Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine, with a modern twist.

At Mamlaka Social Dining, guests order directly from each restaurant’s booth before choosing a table within the shared dining area. Many opt for the outdoor terrace, which offers sweeping views of Riyadh from the iconic tower.

Yu’s one-page menu is concise yet diverse in options, with a particular focus on starters and dim sum. The starters introduce the menu’s flavor palette.

To start, I opted for the Szechuan crispy duck roll which comes wrapped in homemade pancake and stuffed with cucumber and spring onion alongside the crispy duck meat.

One order comes with two rolls on a plate, perfect for those looking to share one of the best dishes on the menu. The crunchy duck meat, fresh cucumber, and sweet sauce provides a balanced and delicious starter experience.

Another popular dish — often sold out — is the bang bang chicken, served with chili and pandan cream for a bold, spicy kick. For a milder option, the smoked corn chicken offers a deeper, caramelized flavor profile.

When it comes to buns and dumplings, I would go for either the baked smoked angus bun or the Szechuan sui mai.

If you are looking for something on the heavier side, the baked smoked angus bun is intense with strong flavors of beef paired with a sauce and fluffy bun.

On the other hand, the Szechuan sui mai is a light and fresh dish, paired with soybean, chili, Chinese mushrooms, and spring onion.

For the main course, I selected the sweet and sour chicken and paired it with the vegetable noodles.

Unfortunately, Yu by Toki’s does not offer dessert, which can be disappointing for those looking to indulge in Chinese varieties. Mamlaka Social Dining solves this by offering a vast array of options.