"Riyadh After Hours" is a series of immersive reported essays created for L'Orient Today during the city's sweltering summer, when the heat keeps much of Riyadh indoors by day. After dusk, the series turns to a handful of year-round gems that invite readers to explore the city's vibrant cultural landscape beyond its blockbuster attractions: historic alleyways, independent bookstores, cafés, galleries and parks. Through personal vignettes and original photography, the stops go beyond Riyadh's skyline to capture soulful sanctuaries that come alive after dark.
Published on 16 July 2026 19:52
