gifts riyadh

Riyadh offers a wide variety of gift options, from traditional Saudi crafts to luxury items and more common gifts like flowers and chocolates. Here’s a breakdown to help you find the perfect gift:

I. Traditional & Cultural Gifts:

• Dates and Date Products: Saudi Arabia is famous for its dates. You can find high-quality dates, date jams, and even date-serving dishes. Look for varieties like Ajwa, Ambar, Safawi, and Sukkari dates.
  • Where to buy: Café Bateel (for beautifully boxed dates), grocery stores like Tamini and Danube, and some stores in Kingdom Center Mall and Riyadh Airport.
• Oud Perfume & Incense: Oud, derived from the agarwood tree, is a luxurious and popular fragrance in Saudi culture. You can also find oud oil to use with incense burners. Taif rose is another less pungent option.
  • Where to buy: Souks (like Al Maigliah Souk), perfume stores, and online gift shops.
• Traditional Handicrafts:
  • Sadu Weaving: Look for Sadu rugs, cushion covers, and handbags, which are unique pieces of Saudi heritage.
  • Pottery and Ceramics: Find intricately painted bowls and beautifully crafted vases.
  • Metalwork: Explore delicate silver jewelry or ornate brass trays, often featuring geometric patterns inspired by Islamic art.
  • Najdi Woodwork: Smaller items like jewelry boxes, bookmarks, and fridge magnets representing Najdi doors are popular.
  • Palm Frond Products (Al Khous weaving): Baskets, mats, bowls, and bags woven from palm fronds.
  • Where to buy: Local souks in Riyadh (like Souq Al Thumairi, Souk Al Zal, Souk Taibah), Saudi Scenes Gallery (online), and souvenir stores in Diriyah Historic City.
• Arabic Coffee (Gahwa) & Dallah: Authentic Arabic coffee beans and traditional dallahs (coffee pots) make for a culturally rich gift.
  • Where to buy: Specialty coffee roasteries like Camel Step, Artisan The Roasters, and Kaf Roasters, as well as souks.
• Traditional Saudi Jewelry: Beyond gold, look for traditional Saudi Bedouin jewelry featuring precious stones, enamel, colorful beads, and tassels.
  • Where to buy: Al Thumairi Gold Market for traditional gold jewelry.
• Camel Milk Soap & Chocolate: Unique and beneficial skincare products, and a sweet treat!
  • Where to buy: Riyadh Airport’s duty-free shop, and potentially farmers’ markets.

II. General & Luxury Gifts:

• Flowers: A classic gift for any occasion. Many online and physical florists offer a wide variety of flowers, including roses, sunflowers, tulips, and lilies.
  • Where to buy: FNP.SA, Floward, Maison des Fleurs.
• Chocolates & Sweets: A popular choice for any celebration. You can find a range of options from gourmet chocolates to traditional Arabic sweets.
  • Where to buy: FNP.SA, Bateel (for luxury chocolates and date-filled options), Floward.
• Luxury Items:
  • High-End Perfumes: Beyond traditional oud, major luxury perfume brands are available.
  • Designer Jewelry: Stores like Swarovski and Bloomingdale’s offer a wide selection of fine jewelry.
  • Home Decor: Look for unique and luxurious home accessories, including candles, vases, and decorative items.