attractions DINING
Repast from the past
Te Najd Village restaurant chain, a must for those who want to experience a real Saudi meal, specialises in traditional cuisine of the Riyadh area. Each individual restaurant within the village is found within a traditional mud house with heritage décor, utensils adorning the walls, sacks of spices sitting on antique tables and bunches of dates hanging from ceilings. Replicas of old wells are even found in the middle of the main area. Tere are open and private dining areas
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THE PALMS Park Inn by Radisson
Al Khobar +966 13 8100800
The Palms boasts a delicious breakfast buffet and international cuisine. The spacious restaurant can accommodate 95 guests for an ideal dinner party or corporate event.
SEAFOOD DELIGHTS Saudi Arabia’s coasts on both the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf are teeming with life and have been excellent sources of seafood. Wherever you go, seafood in Saudi Arabia is almost always fresh and succulent and comes in a variety of styles.
FISH MARKET RESTAURANT InterContinental Jeddah +966 12 2295555
INSIDER TIPS
Important reminders about local etiquette
1. Alcohol is banned throughout Saudi Arabia and is not available anywhere.
2. It is common for men and
women to be allocated separate areas in the kingdom for dining and parties.
3. Many public places such as hotels and restaurants have
family rooms where women and families are served.
4. Women are expected to
dress conservatively with long skirts, sleeves at elbow length or longer and necklines that are not revealing.
5. During business meetings, be aware that many Saudi men will not shake hands with women out of respect, so avoid offering your hand unless you are prompted to do so.
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With a buffet displaying the catch of the day, Fish Market Restaurant is a treat for seafood lovers with its just-caught freshness. The Red Sea tempura comes highly recommended.
SEASIDE Mövenpick Beach Resort
Al Khobar +966 13 8492999
A waterfront location, seafood caught a few hundred metres off the coast and cooked
and even private spaces along the lines of a typical Saudi family living room complete with a television set, fireplace and Arabic seating. Te menu offers a variety of salads, soups, breads, mains and seasonal dishes, as well as a choice of Arabic desserts. Te Moqalqal, boneless lamb with pepper and tomato sauce and Matazzez, one of the oldest Najdi lamb recipes (cooked with vegetables and small round bread), are both highlights, as is Sabeeb, a dessert of homemade brown bread topped with honey and a cup of hot black chai tea. For large groups, the Sofra Alqarya includes a
bit of everything and, each February, the popular Faqas desert truffle also features on the menu. At the lower end of the price spectrum, the village provides a cost-effective get-together over dinner. +966 1 2250034,
munajem.com/najd-village
1 Café Chic Sofitel Al Khobar Te Corniche
2 Rosso, Te Four Seasons, Riyadh
to perfection, the Seaside restaurant spoils its customers with its location, convivial atmosphere and great taste.
FLAVOURS OF ARABIA As can be expected in the heart of the Middle East, the region’s cuisine is well-represented in Saudi Arabia with a range of restaurants that present dishes influenced by the kingdom’s Bedouin past and the culinary traditions of the Arab world from Morocco to Lebanon and beyond.
AL DIRA, AL DAR AND ZAN Makkah Clock Royal
Tower, A Fairmont Hotel +966 12 5717777
The world’s second tallest building is the venue for these three restaurants that together seat 500 diners. Al Dira presents the riches of Arabic cuisine in a huge selection of authentic Bedouin to Levant- inspired dishes. For a more boutique experience, Al Dar features a Lebanese buffet with a shawarma station. Zan restaurant, meanwhile, prepares Iranian specialities and freshly baked breads.
AL FARES Ramada Hafr Al Batin +966 13 7222000
Ramada Hafr Al Batin’s signature dining venue serves a wide array of dishes from traditional Saudi cuisine.
AL KHAYAM IRANIAN RESTAURANT Jeddah Hilton Hotel +966 12 6590000
Popular for its exotic Arabian tent and boasting a golden chandelier as a centrepiece, Al Khayam is an elegant place to sample the finest in Persian cuisine.
AL QASR Raffles Makkah Palace
Saudi Arabia +966 12 5717888 ext 50196
A restaurant for up to 200 guests, Al Qasr features an all-day dining à la carte menu of Arabic, Indian, Moroccan and Western cuisines.
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