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The Alliance Française is dedicated to bringing the French-speaking world closer to you through year round social, art and cultural events in Saudi Arabia, such as meet-ups, workshops, art exhibitions, concerts and lectures and the yearly rendez-vous The Francophonie Month.

KHOBAR - Salsa by the sea at Le Ruya Resort (package January 2026)

KHOBAR - Salsa by the sea at Le Ruya Resort (package January 2026)

Jan 13 - Feb 03
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Le ruya Resort, Ishbiliya, Al Khobar 34712
PRICE SAR 600 for the monthly package (SAR 200 for 1 class)

💃🌊 Salsa by the Sea – 4 Class Package

Want to learn salsa in a stunning setting? Join us for a 4-class salsa course at Le Ruya Resort, a magical venue with a sea view.

📅 Tuesdays: 13, 20, 27 January & 3 February
🕘 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Le Ruya Resort 

Whether you’re a beginner or want to improve your skills, these classes are the perfect chance to dance, progress, and enjoy a friendly atmosphere in a comfortable space.

💃 Experienced instructor 
🌊 Unique seaside location
🎶 An unforgettable salsa experience - L.A. Style Salsa

📩 Registration required, limited spots
Contact us on 053 454 7144


Come dance to the rhythm of salsa… with a breathtaking sea view!



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Lunch Break Yoga (in French) 🇲🇫

Lunch Break Yoga (in French) 🇲🇫

2 Feb
Al Kindi Plaza - Gate 14, 12512 Riyadh
PRICE Free

🧘‍♀️✨ Lunch break yoga at the Alliance Française

Take a mindful break with our free lunchtime yoga class led by certified Yoga teacher Charlotte Agullo.
Enjoy gentle, inclusive practices to slow down, reconnect, and restore balance in the middle of your day.



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Cinema night : Cléo de 5 à 7

Cinema night : Cléo de 5 à 7

7 Feb
La Fabrique- JAX
PRICE Free

The Alliance Française, in collaboration with Hayy Cinema and La Fabrique,  is happy to invite you to the movie screening of "Cléo de 5 à 7" from Agnès Varda.

** PG 15 **



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Lunch Break Yoga (in English)🇬🇧

Lunch Break Yoga (in English)🇬🇧

5 Feb
Al Kindi Plaza - Gate 14, 12512 Riyadh
PRICE Free

🧘‍♀️✨ Lunch break yoga at the Alliance Française

Take a mindful break with our free lunchtime yoga class led by certified Yoga teacher Charlotte Agullo.
Enjoy gentle, inclusive practices to slow down, reconnect, and restore balance in the middle of your day.



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KHOBAR - Movie night at Le Ruya resort

Feb 05
6:30 pm
Le Ruya resort, Ishbiliya, Al Khobar 34712
PRICE FREE

Join us for a special screening of the film “Cléo de 5 à 7” on Thursday, February 5, at 6:30 PM at Le Ruya Resort. 

This iconic film by Agnès Varda  offers a unique and intimate portrait of Parisian life and a woman facing a turning point in her life.

Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in French cinema and culture while enjoying a thoughtful and engaging movie night. It’s a wonderful occasion to practice your French and connect with fellow film and culture enthusiasts.

Location: Le Ruya Resort, https://maps.app.goo.gl/xxGP5D7vxVGuXFwv9

We look forward to seeing you there!



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Workshop- Create your own keyring

7 Feb
La Fabrique- (Riyadh Art Hub - Jax)
PRICE FREE

The Alliance Française invites you to a unique workshop to create your won keyring related to the French famous cities at the new Saudi- French cultural hub "La Fabrique" in JAX district.



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Workshop- Create your own postcard📮

7 Feb
La Fabrique- (Riyadh Art Hub, JAX)
PRICE FREE

The Alliance Française of Saudi Arabia is happy to invite you to attend a unique postcard workshop in partnership with the Institut Français at La Fabrique.



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Conference- French cheeses : taste the culture!

7 Feb
La Fabrique- JAX
PRICE FREE

The Alliance Française of Saudi Arabia is happy to collaborate with the Institut Français at La Fabrique- the new French and Saudi cultural hub- for an exclusive conference with the French chef Philippe Caillouet.


The conference - "French cheeses: taste the culture!" by the Chef and cheese monger Philippe Caillouet will present the craftsmanship, story and give advices about the different French cheeses. The chef will offer a complementary cheese tasting in order to blend the knowledge with the taste of the products.



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Conference- The insights of the Louvre

7 Feb
La Fabrique, JAX
PRICE FREE

The Alliance Française of Saudi Arabia is happy to collaborate with the Institut français at La Fabrique- the new French and Saudi cultural hub in Jax district.

You are kindly invited to participate in the latest conference of the French expert guide-tour Marion Imbert about the Louvre.
Discover the insights of the Louvre in one hour and travel to Paris without moving from your chair. 



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The Invisible Signature, Create Your Own Fragrance - KHOBAR

The Invisible Signature, Create Your Own Fragrance - KHOBAR

Feb 09
6:00 pm
Alliance Française of Khobar
PRICE SAR 600

✨ The Invisible Signature, Create Your Own Fragrance ✨



An intimate olfactory experience for those who want to be remembered… without saying a word.

What if your presence had a scent?
Not a perfume chosen on a shelf, but a fragrance designed by you, for you.

Join us for a two-hour immersive fragrance experience where you’ll discover how scent becomes identity, emotion, and silent elegance.

🗓 Monday 9 February | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
📍 Alliance Française of Khobar
💼 Led by perfumery expert Michel Perez
💰 600 SAR (10% discount for AF members)
⚠️ Limited spots

What you will experience 



🔹 Discover your “scent equation”
Through a playful mini-questionnaire, uncover the fragrance style that reflects your personality: discreet, comforting, or boldly unforgettable.

🔹 Step inside scent branding
Learn how luxury hotels design signature scents for their lobbies and how you can apply the same principles to your own personal presence.

🔹 Play chemist with a curated fragrance organ
Guided step-by-step, explore refined woody, floral, amber, and citrus accords, no technical jargon, just pleasure and intuition.

🔹 Create & name your own fragrance
Blend your formula, fill your 50 ml bottle, name your creation, and leave with your own invisible signature to mature at home.

🔹 A playful “Signature Awards” finale
An anonymous group smelling session with fun categories like
“Most Elegant Signature” or “Most Unexpected Trail”.
Because a great scent deserves to be remembered.

🌟 This is not a class. It’s an experience.
A moment of creativity, self-expression, and refined pleasure.

👉 Spots are limited. Registration is required.
Contact us on 053 454 7144 



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