By Toochi Ejiofor
Edited by Bababummi Agbebi
The weekend is here, and being salary week, it is only right to reward yourself with good food, fun, and relaxation after a long month of hard work. Ikeja remains mainland Lagos’s premier hub for enjoyable and unique experiences.
Here is a curated list of the top things to do in Ikeja this weekend.
Step Into a World of Illusions at Illusions Zone
If you are tired of the usual restaurant plans, Illusions Zone, a newly opened spot at Ile Oja Mall, Opebi, offers a different kind of experience. The attraction features optical illusions, mirrored rooms and interactive installations designed to create surprising visual experiences and plenty of photo opportunities. Entry costs ₦20,000 per person for one hour, and visitors can take pictures and videos during their visit. There is also a play area where visitors can enjoy games. Illusions Zone is open from 10 am to 6 pm from Monday to Friday, 10 am to 7 pm on Saturdays and 12 pm to 7 pm on Sundays.
Go Horse Riding at Gidi Up Horse Riding Academy
For a more intense and fun activity, Gidi Up Horse Riding Academy offers guided horse-riding sessions. Located at 65 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, inside Mounted Troop Barracks, Ikeja, the academy offers 20-minute riding sessions. An adult ride costs ₦28,000, and bookings must be made at least one day in advance. Visitors can bring their own riding helmets or rent one at the venue. The academy is open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9 am to 6 pm.
Cool Down with Ice Cream and Boba at Bing Chun
If your idea of a good weekend involves something cold and sweet, Bing Chun at Jara Mall, Ikeja, is worth a visit. The Asian dessert and beverage chain, which serves soft-serve ice cream, smoothies, fruit teas and boba milk tea, has quickly become the favourite of many. Prices start from about ₦3,800, while a cone of ice cream costs only ₦1,000, making it an affordable option for a quick treat. The outlet is open daily from 9 am to 9 pm.
Which of these spots will you be visiting first this weekend, or did your favourite hangout spot in Ikeja miss the list? Drop your recommendations in the comments below.
