The new school year is approaching and what better way to start it than with brand new and aesthetic stationery. Whether you’re on the lookout for new backpacks, lunchboxes or an assortment of pens and any other stationery, we at Destination have compiled a list of must visit stationery stores in Riyadh. It’s the ideal list for both school and university students.

Spiral Pen

Searching for stationery that showcases your love for certain characters or colors? Or simply a fan of BTS? Look no further, Spiral Pen is where you should be headed. A unique store that offers an array of products that is not only limited to charming stationery options but also, they specialize in offering all stationery products related to the characters of BT21.

Instagram: _spiralpen

Location: Prince Muhammad Ibn Saad Ibn Abdulaziz Rd, Al Malqa,

Contact: +966-531316263

MINISO 

Located in various malls within the city, Miniso has captured the hearts of many and has gained some of the most loyal customers. Whether you’re looking for water bottles, lunch boxes, bags of different kinds or even gel pens and stickers, Miniso is your next destination. Not limited to only stationery, the store also has the softest pillows and an amazing collection of drinkware. 

Instagram: miniso_sa

Location: Eastern Ring Branch Rd, Ar Rabwah

Contact: +966-114968383

Color Theory

Looking for arts and crafts supplies? Or simply looking to enhance and hone your art skills? Color Theory is every artists’ haven. With an array of paints and canvas options, all kinds of sketchbooks, pens and pencils the store is worth a visit at least once if not a few times. 

Instagram: colortheoryksa

Location: Kaab Ibn Malik, Al Olaya

Contact: +966-534883311

MUJI

A favorite of many around the world, Muji boasts its simplistic and minimalistic stationery items that countless people have grown to love. From pens that have proven to glide smoothly across the papers, notebooks and notepads of all sizes to acrylic sets and calendars that are perfect for your desk, they are all items worth having. 

Instagram: mujimiddleeast

Location: King Abdulaziz Rd, Hyatt Mall

Contact: +966-115203564

Alsharq Bookstore

Whether you’re looking for practical stationery such as notebooks, pens, backpacks and pencil cases or stationery such as color pencils, canvases, or sketchbooks, Alsharq Bookstore is home to all the classic back-to-school necessities.

Instagram: sharqbookstore

Location: Olaya St, King Fahd Rd.

Contact: +966-533399402

Jarir Bookstore

Jarir Bookstore is definitely a classic, offering any stationery item you can think of. Whether you’re looking for backpacks, notebooks, electronics or educational books, they have it all. Interiors that expand to showcase more than just stationery, such as novels, board games and arts and crafts products, there’s so much to explore within the bookstore. 

Instagram: jarirbookstore

Location: King Abdullah Rd, Al Hamra

Contact: +966-920000089