Where We Are Going Today: De’ Glitch Club in Riyadh

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Updated 28 November 2025
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Where We Are Going Today: De’ Glitch Club in Riyadh

Visiting De’ Glitch Club in Riyadh feels like stepping into a completely different side of the city, one that is modern, bold, and buzzing with energy. 

Located along Al-Urubah Road, the place immediately stands out with its futuristic design and dramatic lighting. From the moment you walk in, you feel the venue is crafted to impress, with every corner designed to pull you into its atmosphere. It is one of those places where the atmosphere strikes you before anything else does. 

The lighting, the decor, the layout, and even the seating choices all contribute to a mood that is both high-end and comfortably social. It does not feel like a typical lounge or just another hangout spot. Instead it presents itself as a social club where music, food, and energy merge into one. The crowd is lively but not overwhelming, and the staff manage to be welcoming and give you space. 

Music is a huge part of what makes De’ Glitch work. The DJ has a solid mix of house beats, Arabic remixes, and electronic tracks that keep the atmosphere warm and dynamic. It is a place where the sound does not just sit in the background. It moves with the room and shapes the entire experience. You will find yourself staying longer than you planned simply because the energy keeps rising in a way that feels natural. 

Food-wise, the offerings are simple but satisfying. You must try the churros served with milk-chocolate sauce — they are crispy, warm, and just the right amount of sweet. The mocktails are refreshing and well-balanced, definitely better than what you would expect from a typical nightlife spot. Shisha is also available, which adds a familiar social element for many guests; it blends smoothly into the modern setting. 

This place feels like the city is embracing concepts that are creative, contemporary, and more global, without losing that sense of local comfort. The crowd seems diverse and relaxed, and the venue gives you permission to unwind, be social, and enjoy the moment.

You will realize that De’ Glitch is not just a place to visit, but a place to return when you want a night that feels fresh, modern, and full of character. 

If you are looking for a spot in Riyadh that delivers ambiance, music, and personality in one package, De’ Glitch definitely hits the mark.


Chef serves up a taste of Spain at Ithra Cultural Days in Saudi Arabia 

Updated 20 January 2026
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Chef serves up a taste of Spain at Ithra Cultural Days in Saudi Arabia 

DHAHRAN: Among the attractions of the Ithra Cultural Days: Spain at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra), visitors can try a tantalizing selection of Spanish foods — none more renowned than its famous paella. 

Arab News spoke with chef Jose Zafra at the event, which runs until Jan. 31, who flew in from Spain to offer a taste of his homeland to the people of Saudi Arabia. 

A “master rice cook, paella researcher and promoter,” according to his business card, his logo is even designed around the recognizable cooking pan and the phrase “Pasion por la paella,” or “Passion for paella.”

“That's why the pan is round because people get around and eat all together — to share culture and passion and life,” Zafra told Arab News as foodies lined up behind him, eager to try a plateful.

Arab News spoke with chef Jose Zafra at the event, which runs until Jan. 31. (Supplied)

“It’s not just a food. It’s a link, a connection. Paella is the symbol of unity and sharing. And people now are going to try it — authentic Spanish paella in Saudi Arabia.”

The word “paella” comes from the Latin “patella,” meaning pan.

In Spanish, it refers both to the rice dish itself and the pan in which it is cooked.

Paella was introduced to Spain during Moorish rule. It originated in Valencia, on the country’s eastern coast, as a rural peasant dish that was cooked by farm workers over open fires using local ingredients. Over time, the dish’s popularity spread and other versions evolved, for example featuring seafood and meat.

It is different to Saudi Arabia’s kabsa, a communal dish which similarly uses rice and meat. Kabsa is cooked in a deep pot to ensure the rice stays soft and aromatic from the meaty broth, whereas paella uses a wide, shallow pan to fully absorb flavors evenly, often creating a prized crispy layer at the bottom. 

Visitors to Ithra’s Culture Days can enjoy the flavors of Spain made with a sprinkling of local love — true to the origins of the dish.

Find the scoops of Spanish joy near the food truck area and try chicken paella, seafood paella —or both! You will see the signs offering a plate, at SR35 ($9) for chicken and SR40 for seafood, or let your nose lead you there.

Zafra concluded: “The chicken is from here, the seafood is from here — and the passion, well, that is from Spain.”