LEAP 2027: what to do in Riyadh after hours

8 to 11 February 2027 · ExpectedRiyadh, Saudi Arabia

LEAP keeps attendees on the show floor all day and leaves the evenings, the day after and partners' days free. This guide covers dinners that need booking, evening outings, a companion day and the day after in Riyadh.

Tours in Riyadh Hotels for these dates

Airport to Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham

King Khalid International (RUH) is 35 km north, 35 minutes by taxi.

Malham is 70 km north of central Riyadh: use the official shuttles.

Public transport directions to Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Olaya	Business hotels on the main avenue.
Mid-range	King Abdullah Financial District	Modern hotels.
Splurge	Diriyah and the Faisaliah	Luxury towers and heritage resorts.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Ibis Riyadh Olaya Street
Mid-range: Fairmont Riyadh
Splurge: Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah

Links search the nights from 7 February to 12 February. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual show week schedule for 8 to 11 February 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Evening one

Monday 8 February

After the show floor closes: dinner and a short evening outing.

EveningDesert camp dinner Evening · Family · Nightlife
Dunes and dinner.
EatBujairi Terrace Restaurants in Diriyah

Evening two

Tuesday 9 February

Team dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.

EatNajd Village Saudi dishes
After darkBoulevard City.

Companion day

Tuesday 9 February

For partners who came along and do not have a badge.

Full dayEdge of the World desert hike Full day
Cliffs over the desert plain.

The day after the show

Friday 12 February

Push the flight back a day. A full free day costs little and the city empties out.

Half-dayDiriyah At-Turaif tour Half day · Family
UNESCO mud-brick capital.
EatBujairi Terrace Restaurants in Diriyah
FreeKing Abdullah Park fountain shows.

Team outing

For corporate groups of 10 to 40: private tours and tastings book out first.

EatNajd Village Saudi dishes

Family-friendly picks

Evening · Family · Nightlife

Desert camp dinner

Dunes and dinner.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Diriyah At-Turaif tour

UNESCO mud-brick capital.

See times and prices

Boulevard World during Riyadh Season.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Family · Nightlife

Desert camp dinner

Dunes and dinner.

See times and prices

Full day

Edge of the World desert hike

Cliffs over the desert plain.

See times and prices

After dark

Boulevard City.

4 tours worth booking for LEAP

Tour	Length	Good for
Edge of the World desert hike	Full day	Everyone
Diriyah At-Turaif tour	Half day	Families
Riyadh city tour	Half day	Tired legs
Desert camp dinner	Evening	Families, Night owls

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Najd Village Saudi dishes
Bujairi Terrace Restaurants in Diriyah

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

National Museum.

Getting around on event days

Riyadh Metro lines opened from 2024-2025; Uber and Careem otherwise.
Uber and Careem work across the Gulf and are the easiest way around.
Dress modestly in malls, souks and religious sites; beach clubs and hotels are relaxed.
Check current travel advisories for the region before travelling and keep bookings flexible.

Day trips from Riyadh

Edge of the World: 1.5 hours
Diriyah: 20 minutes

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for LEAP.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is LEAP 2027?

The next edition is 8 to 11 February 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham?

King Khalid International (RUH) is 35 km north, 35 minutes by taxi. Malham is 70 km north of central Riyadh: use the official shuttles.

Where should I stay for LEAP?

For most visitors the best base is King Abdullah Financial District: Modern hotels.

What can we do between sessions at LEAP?

Good short outings in Riyadh include Diriyah At-Turaif tour, Riyadh city tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near LEAP?

Family-friendly picks: Diriyah At-Turaif tour, Desert camp dinner. Boulevard World during Riyadh Season.

How far is Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham from Riyadh centre?

About 56 km in a straight line. Malham is 70 km north of central Riyadh: use the official shuttles.

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