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Read MoreAl Sayed
Al Sayyad is one of the oldest seafood restaurants in Saudi Arabia, and the waiters here will prepare and filet fish table-side. It is conveniently located across from the Shirvan Hotel, City Yard Jeddah. The atmosphere is casual and the...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreAshjar Cafe
For a taste of Saudi’s night life, Ashjar is worth a visit. While it is a trendy stop for coffee and pastries during the day, this hotspot lights up at night—in neon pink and purple specifically. Reservations are recommended.
Read MoreBaker & Spice
Baker & Space is an award-winning food shop and restaurant with locations across the Middle East—including one off the lobby of the Shirvan Hotel, City Yard Jeddah. The ethos of the restaurant is artisan food: all ingredients are locally sourced...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreCircolo
Circolo serves Italian food in a bright, contemporary and casual setting in AlUla’s AlJadidah District. The lunch and dinner menu consists of salads, pizza and pasta. In the off season, Circolo is one of the few restaurants open at lunch...
Read MoreEm Sherif
Em Sherif Cafe is one of Beirut’s most popular restaurants, with locations across North Africa and the Middle East. Most recently, Em Sherif opened in Riyadh, serving classic mezzes, meat plates and fish. The atmosphere is casual and the food...
Courtesy Banyan Tree GroupRead MoreHarrat at Banyan Tree AlUla
Harrat is the all-day restaurant at Banyan Tree, serving a range of cuisine from Middle Eastern delicacies to pasta, seafood and grilled meats—all with ingredients sourced from AlUla’s sustainable farms.
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreIl Baretto
Located in Riyadh’s Financial District, Il Baretto is a see and be seen restaurant in Riyadh, serving Italian cuisine in a contemporary setting. Pizza, pastas, fish and meat dominate the menu—and don’t miss the innovative mocktail list!
Read MoreKumar
This Indian restaurant serves typical Indian dishes from Biryani to mixed grill. It is adjacent to the Shirvan Hotel, City Yard Jeddah, making it a convenient dinner option for hotel guests.
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreMaraya Social
On the rooftop of Maraya, the largest mirrored building in the world, Maraya Social is a sophisticated restaurant by Chef Jason Atherton, one of Britain's most beloved chefs and the owner of many Michelin-starred restaurants. The menu draws inspiration from...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreMyazu
Awarded 18th on the World’s 50 Best Middle East & Africa list in 2022, Myazu is headed by Chef Ian Pengelley and serves innovative and contemporary Japanese cuisine in a sleek and modern setting. The menu consists of a variety...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreNajd Village
Short of being invited into a local’s home, Najd Village offers the best immersion into traditional Saudi culture and cuisine. Upon entering, you’ll be ushered through the door with dates and Saudi coffee before being led to your seats—diners have...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreOKTO
OKTO sits at the top of Harrat Uwayrid, where Haraat Viewpoint is located. The restaurant serves authentic Greek cuisine, and the views are nearly impossible to beat.
Photos by Elizabeth HarveyRead MorePink Camel
Tucked away within a grove of date and fruit trees, in the middle of the desert, the Parisian-café-meets-desert-camp-outpost (where Indiana Jones might stop for coffee, if he were a digital nomad) the Pink Camel is an AlUla hot spot for...
Courtesy Banyan Tree GroupRead MoreSaffron at Banyan Tree AlUla
Saffron offers authentic, contemporary Thai cuisine prepared by Thai chefs. As a Banyan Tree resort signature, this same restaurant can be found at other Banyan Tree resorts.
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreSASS Cafe
Before leaving AlUla, we recommend a quick stop at SASS Cafe for a coffee. Here, it is all about the entrance: after wandering through a canyon—much like walking through Siq at Petra, though the walk is shorter and narrower—you'll arrive...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreSomewhere
Tucked into an oasis farm in the Old Town of AlUla, Somewhere serves a fusion of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food and has a lovely outdoor seating area.
Photo courtesy of Habitas AlUlaRead MoreTama
Sharing a space with the seriously Instagram-friendly infinity pool at Habitas AlUla, Tama—which means ‘here and now’ in Aramaic—is the design hotel's all-day restaurant and lounge space, serving up mocktails, fresh pita and creative hummus blends and a host of...
Photo by Kathryn Nathanson, courtesy IndagareRead MoreWacafe
With pastries and coffee that are not to be missed, this cafe in AlUla's Old Town is conveniently located adjacent to the entrance to the Old Town heritage tour.
