Movenpick Hotel Riyadh offers a distinctive Ramadan Experience

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Updated 03 March 2025
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Movenpick Hotel Riyadh offers a distinctive Ramadan Experience

As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Movenpick Hotel Riyadh invites guests to immerse themselves in a celebration of tradition, hospitality, and culinary excellence.

The hotel seamlessly blends warm Arabian hospitality with a refined setting, offering a thoughtfully curated Ramadan experience centered around its exquisitely designed Ramadan tent.

This inviting space harmoniously integrates rich cultural heritage with contemporary elegance, creating an atmosphere that resonates with the spirit of the holy month.

Designed to provide a serene and immersive Ramadan ambiance, the tent is adorned with intricate Arabic patterns, soft ambient lighting, and carefully arranged seating areas, ensuring an intimate yet social setting for families, friends, and corporate gatherings.

The carefully crafted details create an environment that embodies both authenticity and sophistication, making it an ideal destination for meaningful Ramadan moments.

At the heart of the experience, where guests can indulge in a meticulously prepared iftar and sahoor buffet, featuring an extensive selection of flavors catering to diverse palates.

Traditional Arabic delicacies such as fragrant kabsa, succulent mixed grills, and freshly baked sambousek take center stage, complemented by an array of international gourmet creations.

The experience is further elevated with an oriental dessert station, offering an exquisite assortment of kunafa, Umm Ali, and other beloved Middle Eastern sweets.

To enhance the dining journey, live cooking stations allow guests to engage with expert chefs as they prepare signature dishes fresh to order, adding an interactive and dynamic touch to the feast.

To celebrate the spirit of togetherness during Ramadan, Movenpick Hotel Riyadh presents exclusive early booking discounts, as well as customized packages for corporate events and group gatherings.

For individual guests, bespoke Ramadan offerings include an opulent buffet experience starting at SR340 for iftar and SR250 for sahoor (excluding VAT). Children under six dine for free, while children aged 6 to 12 enjoy a 50 percent discount, making it an ideal destination for families.

 


31st Dubai Shopping Festival kicks-off with star-studded concerts, unique experiences

Updated 12 December 2025
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31st Dubai Shopping Festival kicks-off with star-studded concerts, unique experiences

The 31st edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival, the world’s longest-running annual retail celebration of its kind, launched with an unforgettable opening weekend, with dazzling live performances, shows and events. 

Running until Jan. 11, the DSF extravaganza is transforming Dubai into a vibrant hub of unbeatable shopping deals,  and immersive entertainment, drawing millions of visitors to experience the city’s unmatched blend of retail innovation, culture, and global flair.

Kicking off the festivities in spectacular style, the opening weekend saw high-energy concerts, captivating family entertainment, and cutting-edge visual displays, which set the tone for a 38-day season of wonder, excitement and family entertainment.

e& DSF Nights

Adding style and glamor to the weekend, international icon Nora Fatehi dazzled audiences at e& DSF Nights, the daily celebrations that will be held at Dubai Festival City Mall. Famed for her high-energy dance performances and infectious rhythms, Fatehi’s live show wowed fans on Dec. 6, at the mall’s scenic Festival Bay. The venue showcased stunning fireworks complementing an evening of cultural vibrancy and celebration. 

As part of the broader e& DSF Nights series, the event featured interactive zones, waterfront attractions, and free public installations, creating an inclusive and unforgettable experience for all ages.

Hatta mountain experiences

DSF will also feature an exciting and immersive mountain experience at Hatta Wadi Hub for the second year in a row, featuring Candlelight Concerts by Fever, Dinner in the Sky, and the Roxy Dome Cinema.

Candlelight Concerts by Fever

Experience a magical outdoor candlelight concert series for all to enjoy with incredible music from Vivaldi to Coldplay against the stunning backdrop of the Hatta mountains. Tickets are on sale for 70 dirhams ($28). Kids eight years and below are welcome to join the children’s concert taking place on Dec. 13 for free.

Dinner in the Sky

This elevated experience will debut at the Hatta mountains for a scenic meal in the clouds like no other. Perched 50 meters above ground, experience a stunning dinner for 300 dirhams.

Breathtaking shows 

Elevating the spectacle further, DSF will unveil its new Drone and Pyro Show, a mesmerizing technological marvel featuring more than 1,000 drones, including 100 pyro drones, across two nightly displays. Fusing art and innovation, these breathtaking shows will illuminate the city skyline with color and creativity, symbolizing Dubai’s visionary and future-forward spirit. A Dubai-inspired soundtrack by legendary composer Hans Zimmer will be used for the drone display, where thousands of synchronized drones will dance through the night sky, transforming the city skyline into a cinematic symphony of light and sound.

Tickets for e& DSF Nights are now available to purchase via Platinumlist.net. Fans are urged to secure their seats early before they sell out. Two additional A-list concerts at Coca-Cola Arena and e& DSF Nights will soon be announced, adding to the festival’s star-studded entertainment lineup.