Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Kuuru
The restaurant draws a direct line between Japanese technique and Peruvian ingredient tradition, a pairing that finds unexpected resonance in a city shaped by generations of migrant communities.
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Saudi Arabia
Restaurants, hotels, bars and wineries across Saudi Arabia in the En Primeur Club guide.
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Riyadh holds the most venues in our guide, 91 of 217 across Saudi Arabia. Jeddah is the next largest city in the guide. Riyadh restaurants in the guide cover Saudi regional cooking, Najdi cuisine, contemporary Japanese fusion, Persian cooking and steakhouse dining. Recognition on those restaurants includes Michelin Bib Gourmand, Michelin Plate, World’s 50 Best MENA and La Liste. Service formats include à la carte, small plates and family style.
Jeddah’s awarded restaurants include Nikkei cooking in Al Khalidiyyah and Al Mohammadiyyah and Hijazi cuisine in Al Zahra. In AlUla, traditional Saudi cuisine and modern Saudi cooking appear in Old Town, and modern Middle Eastern fusion appears in Ashar Valley. Myazu in Al Sulaimaniyah and Tama in Ashar Valley have wine lists. Kuuru in Al Khalidiyyah and Samia's Dish in Al Zahra pair a minimal wine programme with zero-proof drinks. Two hotels hold Star Wine List recognition for 2026: The Red Sea EDITION in Shura Island and The St. Regis Red Sea Resort in Ḩanak.
Riyadh’s awarded restaurants
Riyadh holds the most venues in our guide, 91. The restaurants here include Saudi regional cooking, contemporary Japanese fusion, Najdi cuisine and modern Saudi fusion.
Fi Glbak
In Al Muhammadiyah, Fi Glbak is Chef Hisham Baeshen’s first restaurant. The kitchen serves Saudi regional cuisine from five regions, as small plates and à la carte, with a minimal wine programme. A full tree trunk hangs overhead in the large open room. Michelin awarded a Bib Gourmand in 2026.
Myazu
In Al Sulaimaniyah, Myazu serves contemporary Japanese fusion as small plates and à la carte, led by Chef Ian Pengelley in a design-forward setting. The wine programme has craft cocktails. World’s 50 Best MENA ranked the restaurant #45 in 2026. The cooking is technique-led, organised around texture and aroma.
Aseeb
In Al Yasmeen, Aseeb serves authentic Najdi cuisine à la carte in a palatial building with antiques and murals. Traditional specialties include grilled camel and farm-fresh lamb. Notable dishes include smoked lamb shoulder with a date glaze and charred eggplant with tahini and pomegranate. The restaurant holds a Michelin Plate. World’s 50 Best MENA ranked it #39 in 2025.
تكية - TAKYA
In Al Diriyah, TAKYA serves a modern reading of traditional Saudi regional recipes, as small plates and à la carte, with a minimal wine programme and zero-proof drinks. The restaurant overlooks the historic Diriyah ruins in a UNESCO World Heritage site. La Liste scored it 80 points in 2026, after 75 points the previous year.
Jeddah’s awarded restaurants
Jeddah has 34 venues in our guide. The awarded restaurants here serve Nikkei cuisine in Al Khalidiyyah and Al Mohammadiyyah, and Hijazi cuisine in Al Zahra.
Kuuru
In Al Khalidiyyah, Kuuru serves Nikkei cuisine, joining Japanese technique with Peruvian ingredient tradition, through counter dining, small plates and à la carte. A live sushi bar features Red Sea seafood. The wine programme is minimal, with zero-proof drinks. Michelin awarded a Plate in 2026, and World’s 50 Best MENA ranked the restaurant #6 in the same year.
The Lucky Llama
In Al Mohammadiyyah, The Lucky Llama is Chef-owner Nihal Felemban’s Nikkei restaurant. Peruvian-Japanese cooking runs through the à la carte menu and the small plates, with a standard wine programme. Michelin awarded a Bib Gourmand in 2026. Kintsugi plates share the walls with hand-woven Peruvian baskets used as pendant lights.
Samia's Dish
In Al Zahra, Samia's Dish serves authentic Hijazi cuisine in family style and à la carte, with a minimal wine programme and zero-proof drinks. Michelin awarded a Bib Gourmand in 2026. The room has low seating and a composed contemporary design. A signature dish is meat brik, a pastry of seasoned meat finished with honey.
AlUla’s destination rooms
AlUla has 14 venues in our guide. Traditional Saudi cuisine and modern Saudi cooking appear in Old Town, and modern Middle Eastern fusion appears in Ashar Valley.
Tofareya
In Old Town, Tofareya serves traditional Saudi cuisine in à la carte and family style, with a Michelin Bib Gourmand for 2026. The restaurant occupies a modest village house at the base of the ancient fort, with rooftop seating above a palm grove. Dishes include orange-spiced kabsa and Omm Ali, drawn from recipes of the Hejaz and the wider Arabian Peninsula.
Joontos
In Old Town, Joontos serves modern Saudi cooking as à la carte and small plates, with zero-proof drinks and a Michelin Bib Gourmand for 2026. It sits in a courtyard inside Dar Tantora The House Hotel, among traditional buildings with cob-covered walls, Persian carpets and hand-painted frescoes. The menu brings together Levantine mezze, Iberian tapas and international mains, including a date and citrus soufflé.
Tama
In Ashar Valley, Tama serves modern Middle Eastern fusion à la carte, poolside at Our Habitas AlUla. The kitchen uses Saudi-grown produce and Red Sea seafood. Carrot hummus, local greens with coffee dressing and a vegan pavlova are on the menu. Michelin awarded a Plate in 2026.
Red Sea hotels with Michelin recognition
The Red Sea EDITION in Shura Island and The St. Regis Red Sea Resort in Ḩanak both hold Star Wine List recognition for 2026.
The Red Sea EDITION
In Shura Island, The Red Sea EDITION is a beachfront hotel with 240 rooms and 53 suites, a private beach and a Recovery Dome. The beverage programme earned Star Wine List recognition in 2026. The hotel also holds Michelin Selected status and a Michelin Key.
Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
In Ḩanak, solar-powered villas sit on a private Red Sea island, over the water and on the beach, in seashell-like forms with private pools and butler service. The hotel holds Michelin Keys, and Tatler named it Middle East Hotel of the Year.
The St. Regis Red Sea Resort
In Ḩanak, The St. Regis Red Sea Resort occupies a private island in the Ummahat archipelago. Overwater and beachfront villas have private infinity pools and direct Red Sea access, on a fully renewable-powered property. It holds Star Wine List recognition and a Michelin 1 Key, and La Liste scored it 99 points, all in 2026.
Shangri-La Hotel, Jeddah
In Al Kurnaish, Shangri-La Hotel, Jeddah occupies the upper floors of Burj Assila within the Jeddah Waterfront development. Rooms have private balconies and sea views. The hotel has a multi-concept dining programme, a destination spa and sea-facing fitness facilities. It holds Michelin Selected status, and La Liste scored it 98 points in 2026.
Planning FAQ
Which cities in Saudi Arabia have the strongest dining scenes in our guide?
Riyadh has the most venues in our guide, with 91. Its restaurants include Saudi regional cooking, Najdi cuisine, contemporary Japanese fusion and modern Saudi fusion. Jeddah follows with 34 venues, including Nikkei and Hijazi restaurants. Makkah is next by venue count, with 24.
Where should I look for serious wine programmes?
The Red Sea EDITION in Shura Island and The St. Regis Red Sea Resort in Ḩanak hold Star Wine List recognition. Among restaurants, Myazu in Al Sulaimaniyah and Tama in Ashar Valley have wine lists. Harrat in Ashar Valley also has a wine list with sommelier-led service.
How many Michelin-starred restaurants are in your Saudi Arabia guide?
There are no Michelin-starred restaurants in our Saudi Arabia guide. Restaurant recognition includes Bib Gourmand and Plate awards, which do not confer stars: Tameesa holds a Bib Gourmand, while Aseeb holds a Plate.
Where do tasting menus and structured meals cluster?
Najd Village in Al Olaya, Riyadh, serves traditional Saudi Najdi cuisine and has two structured sharing menus. Meals are served family style and à la carte, with floor seating under covered terraces and bread baked to order.
By Emmett Haley · Updated October 8, 2026 · Editorial standards
City atlas
Cities in Saudi Arabia
139 venues
Riyadh
49 venues
Jeddah
37 venues
Makkah
18 venues
AlUla
13 venues
Ḩanak
12 venues
Al Khobar
11 venues
Umluj
10 venues
Shura Island
8 venues
Madinah
6 venues
Turaif
5 venues
Al Wajh
5 venues
Taif
3 venues
Abha
3 venues
Al-Ahsa
3 venues
Triple Bay
2 venues
Al Rass
2 venues
Jizan
2 venues
Medina
1 venue
Al Baha
1 venue
Al Jubail
1 venue
Amaala
1 venue
Buraidah
1 venue
Burayda
1 venue
Dammam
Saudi Arabia
Where to eat in Saudi Arabia
Selected entries from the current guide for Saudi Arabia.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Marble
Its move from a makeshift wooden stall on Prince Turki Road in 2018 to a permanent restaurant two years later says as much about the city’s appetite for homegrown formats as it does about the venue itself.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Myazu
Ranked 49th on the World's 50 Best Restaurants MENA 2024 list, Myazu brings a pan-Asian culinary approach to the As Sulimaniyah district of Riyadh, guided by Scottish chef Ian Pengelley. Expect technique-led cooking that draws on texture and aroma as structural principles.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Em Sherif Café
Em Sherif Café brings the well-established Lebanese dining tradition of its family-owned group to Riyadh's Al Mohammadiyyah district, with bright interiors, generously portioned mezze and mains, and a menu that rewards those who linger long enough to reach dessert. The riz bi halib alone justifies the return visit. Open early until late, it sits in a price tier that makes sharing across the whole menu a realistic proposition.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Fi Glbak
A Room with Roots: The Setting on Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Al Awal Road The first thing you register at Fi Glbak is the ceiling. A full tree trunk, suspended overhead in a large open room on Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Al Awal Road in Al...
AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Joontos
Housed within Dar Tantora The House Hotel in AlUla's Old Town, Joontos draws its name from the Spanish word for 'together' and its menu from a considered meeting of Levantine mezze, Iberian tapas, and international mains anchored by local produce. The setting is a renovated ensemble of traditional buildings arranged like a medina, with cob-covered walls, Persian carpets, and hand-painted frescoes framing generously portioned dishes including a date and citrus soufflé.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
KAYZŌ
KAYZŌ in Riyadh's As Sulimaniyah district brings Japanese contemporary cooking to a wide-format sharing menu built around colour, technique, and layered flavour. The open kitchen counter sets the tone for an evening that moves between traditional sushi, creative maki, and dishes like beef takikomi gohan, all best experienced after dark when the lighting drops and the room finds its rhythm.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Mirzam
A contemporary Saudi breakfast and brunch address near the King Abdullah Financial District, Mirzam frames regional ingredients and spices through a format built for sharing. The Mirzam platter anchors the table with hummus, foul, and warm flatbreads, while Egg Maghash and Kibda Hijazi represent the country's broader culinary geography. Dessert ends with maasoub, the kitchen's signature close.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Najd Village
One of Riyadh's most-cited addresses for authentic Saudi cooking, Najd Village operates three branches across the city, each designed to replicate the architecture and atmosphere of a Najd-era settlement. Floor seating under covered terraces, bread baked to order, and two structured sharing menus make it a natural choice for group celebrations and visitors wanting a grounded introduction to the region's table traditions.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Samia's Dish
On a busy retail parade in Al Zahra, Samia's Dish serves traditional Hijazi cooking at prices that rarely raise an eyebrow. The interior trades street-level modesty for low seating and a composed contemporary design. Dishes like the meat brik, a glossy pastry stuffed with seasoned meat and finished with honey, anchor a menu rooted in Saudi culinary heritage.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Sasani
Staff guide the pace and the selection, making it a reliable address for groups wanting to work through a meal rather than order and move on.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Tameesa
A Hijazi-style breakfast institution on King Abdul Aziz Branch Road in Alyasmin, Tameesa runs from early morning until mid-afternoon and builds its menu around communal sharing dishes: foul, moutabbal, mutabbaq, freshly tandoor-baked bread, tamees, and the sweet finish of areeka. The glass-fronted kitchen, retro interior, and generous portions at accessible prices make it a reliable read on traditional Saudi breakfast culture.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
The Lucky Llama
Few restaurants in Jeddah's residential neighbourhoods commit as fully to Nikkei cuisine as The Lucky Llama, where Peruvian-Japanese fusion holds the menu from top to bottom. Located in Al Mohammadiyyah, the room itself signals the kitchen's intent: Kintsugi plates share wall space with hand-woven Peruvian baskets repurposed as pendant lights. It is a neighbourhood address that draws regulars rather than tourists.
AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Tofareya
A locally loved spot in AlUla's Old Town, Tofareya occupies a modest village house at the base of the ancient fort, with rooftop seating above a palm grove and a menu anchored in regional Saudi cooking. The kitchen draws on traditional recipes from the Hejaz and broader Arabian Peninsula, with dishes like orange-spiced kabsa and Omm Ali that reflect the area's agricultural identity. It is among the more affordable and honest meals available in the old city.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
تكية - TAKYA
Positioned in the Al Bujairi heritage district at the foot of Diriyah, Takya is among Riyadh's most formally recognised Saudi restaurants, earning La Liste scores of 75 in 2025 and 80 in 2026. The menu reads as a structured argument for Saudi culinary tradition, with dishes anchored in regional produce and cooking logic rather than borrowed formats.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Aseeb
Aseeb in Riyadh presents Modern Middle Eastern fine dining that centers on seasonal Saudi produce and refined technique. Notable dishes include Smoked Lamb Shoulder with date glaze, Charred Eggplant with tahini and pomegranate, and Cardamom Panna Cotta with rosewater syrup. The tasting menu moves through coastal fish, local grains and desert fruits, each course delivering layered spice, bright acidity and precise textures. Recognized on the World's 50 Best Restaurants MENA 2024 list at #39, the kitchen balances local ingredients with international technique. Expect warm service, a focused wine and tea pairing program, and a meal built to be shared and remembered.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Benoit
Alain Ducasse's Benoit brings classic French bistro de luxe to the King Abdullah Financial District, with red banquettes, vintage chandeliers, and a menu anchored in Paris-trained tradition. Escargot, pâté en croûte, and soufflé au chocolat sit alongside Saudi-inflected additions like Camel Rossini and lamb kafta. The result is a rare French institutional format transplanted into one of Riyadh's most architecturally ambitious districts.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Café Boulud
Café Boulud occupies the ground floor of the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh inside Kingdom Centre, bringing Daniel Boulud's French bistro format to Olaya Street. Pastel-toned rooms, a bar, lounge, and orangery frame a menu that draws on French classical technique while incorporating Middle Eastern flavours. A dedicated cheese chef, a weekday business lunch menu, and a Friday brunch round out a format built for repeat visits.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Fish Market
Set inside the InterContinental Jeddah, Fish Market puts Red Sea sourcing at the centre of the experience: guests select from a display of fresh fish and shellfish laid on ice, then choose how it's prepared. The salad bar, fish soup, and views across the Jeddah Corniche toward King Fahd's Fountain round out a format that connects directly to the city's coastal identity.
AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Harrat
Set within Banyan Tree AlUla's Ashar Valley property, Harrat places Pan Arabic cooking against one of the region's most striking desert backdrops. The menu draws on deep-rooted Levantine and Arabian pantry traditions, from muhammara paste to slow-cooked margoog, with moringa making an appearance in dessert. Non-hotel guests are welcome with a restaurant reservation.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Hōchō
A Menu Built Around One Conviction VIA Riyadh, the retail and dining complex on Makkah Al Mukarramah Road in Al Hada, has become one of the city's more serious addresses for high-end dining, drawing concepts that operate with a clear point of...
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Hong
On the second floor of the Ritz-Carlton Riyadh, Hong sits above the hotel's leisure club pool with a menu spanning dim sum, Peking duck, Sichuan beef, and sweet and sour prawns. The setting pairs the formal register of a five-star hotel with the breadth of a Chinese kitchen that runs from delicate to fiery. Saturday evenings bring a dedicated dim sum menu at a special price point.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Il Baretto
In the shadow of KAFD's glass towers, Il Baretto delivers Italian classics executed with genuine care: gnocchi alla Sorrentina, veal chop alla Milanese, and a feather-light Amalfi lemon soufflé in a room dressed with velvet armchairs and fresh florals. The business lunch offering positions it as one of the district's more practical daytime choices, where quality and value converge without compromise.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Julien by Daniel Boulud
A 12-seat counter tucked inside Café Boulud at the Four Seasons Kingdom Centre, Julien by Daniel Boulud offers a 10-course modern French tasting menu with local influence, paired with non-alcoholic wines and mocktails. One of Riyadh's most intimate fine-dining formats, it runs for approximately three hours and books well ahead. Plan accordingly.
Saudi Arabia
Where to stay in Saudi Arabia
Selected entries from the current guide for Saudi Arabia.
Ḩanak, Saudi Arabia
Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
The first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the Middle East, Nujuma occupies a private Red Sea archipelago with 63 solar-powered villas starting from $2,400 per night. Tatler named it Hotel of the Year for the Middle East in 2025, and La Liste placed it at 98 points in its 2026 Top Hotels ranking. The property operates on an access-by-design model: remote, low-capacity, and built around reef diving and guided naturalist programmes.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Waldorf Astoria Jeddah - Qasr Al Sharq
Positioned on Jeddah's Corniche with just 38 rooms, Waldorf Astoria Jeddah - Qasr Al Sharq operates at the narrow end of the city's luxury market: a small-inventory palace-format property designed by KCA International, the studio behind Dubai's Burj Al Arab. A 90.5-point La Liste Top Hotels ranking (2026) and Forbes Recommended status (2025) place it in a distinct peer tier from larger five-star competitors along the same waterfront.
Umluj, Saudi Arabia
Shebara Resort
On a private Red Sea island off Umluj, Shebara Resort distinguishes itself as the first ultra-luxury property built entirely under Saudi ownership, placing 73 villa-style rooms across a setting where mirrored architectural orbs rise above the waterline. Recognised with 97.5 points on the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels ranking and Tatler Asia's 2025 Best Design award for the Middle East, it operates in a tier defined by low capacity and high design intention.
Umluj, Saudi Arabia
Desert Rock Resort
Carved directly into the Hijaz mountain cliffs above the Red Sea coast, Desert Rock Resort places 64 villas and suites inside the rock face itself, with private pools and floor-to-ceiling glass that dissolve the boundary between room and terrain. Recognised by La Liste's Top Hotels 2026 with a score of 98.5 points, it occupies a category of its own on the Saudi Red Sea coastline: remote, geologically embedded, and priced at approximately $2,267 per night.
Umluj, Saudi Arabia
Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea
Rated 97.5 points by La Liste's Top Hotels 2026, Six Senses Southern Dunes sits inside the Red Sea Development near Umluj, where 76 rooms, suites, and villas spread across a dune landscape with the Hijaz Mountains as backdrop. Rates from $1,216 per night position it at the upper tier of Saudi Arabia's emerging luxury coast, with a spa spanning nearly 4,000 square feet and a dining programme anchored by fine-dining restaurant Al Sarab.
Ḩanak, Saudi Arabia
The St. Regis Red Sea Resort
Reached by seaplane or speedboat from the Saudi mainland, The St. Regis Red Sea Resort occupies a private island in the Ummahat archipelago, a project that earned 99 points from La Liste Top Hotels 2026 and a Star Wine List award. Ninety overwater and beachfront villas, each with a private pool, sit within a fully renewable-powered property at the frontier of Saudi Arabia's Red Sea development.
AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Banyan Tree AlUla
Banyan Tree AlUla's 47 freestanding villas occupy the Ashar Valley floor beneath sandstone cliffs that have been shaping caravans routes since antiquity. Scoring 97.5 points on the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels ranking, the property places design in direct conversation with one of the world's most archaeologically dense environments. Two restaurants, private pools, and a cliff-set swimming pool complete the picture.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah
Bab Samhan sits at the edge of Diriyah's UNESCO-listed mud-brick ruins, positioning it apart from Riyadh's central business-district hotel cluster. Recognised in the La Liste Top Hotels 2026 rankings with 97 points, it occupies a tier defined by heritage setting and architectural specificity rather than metropolitan scale. For travellers treating Diriyah as a destination rather than a day trip, this is the address that makes that approach coherent.
AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Our Habitas Alula
Positioned in the sandstone canyons of Ashar Valley, Our Habitas AlUla is a low-impact desert camp that has earned Tatler Asia's Best Destination Hotel for the Middle East (2025) and a 97-point score from La Liste Top Hotels (2026). The property channels the founders' festival-camp roots into a programme of heritage experiences, guided wilderness activities, and communal dining that connects guests directly to one of the Arabian Peninsula's most consequential archaeological sites.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Fairmont Riyadh
Positioned inside Riyadh's Business Gate complex, Fairmont Riyadh combines corporate convenience with a wellness infrastructure that extends well beyond a standard hotel gym. With 298 rooms, a La Liste 2026 recognition at 93.5 points, and gender-segregated spa and pool facilities tailored to local context, it serves both business travelers and guests prioritising recovery alongside their itinerary.
Shura Island, Saudi Arabia
The Red Sea EDITION
The Red Sea EDITION sits on Shura Island, a purpose-built destination within Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Project. Across 240 rooms and 53 suites, the property deploys design-forward minimalism against open ocean views, and its beverage programme has earned recognition from Star Wine List (2026). It occupies a distinct position in the region's fast-developing luxury hospitality tier.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Shangri-La Hotel, Jeddah
Occupying the upper floors of Burj Assila, Jeddah's tallest building on the Corniche, Hotel Jeddah scored 98 points in the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels ranking. The 220-room property sits within the Jeddah Waterfront development and combines a multi-concept dining program, a destination spa, and sea-facing fitness facilities with direct access to the city's most recognisable landmarks.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre
Occupying floors 30 through 50 of Kingdom Centre Tower on Olaya Street, Four Seasons Riyadh earned 98 points in the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels ranking. The 274 rooms deliver skyline views in two directions, while the culinary programme includes Café Boulud and the forthcoming Julien by Daniel Boulud. King Khalid International Airport sits approximately 30 minutes away.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh
Originally designed as a royal palace, The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh opened in 2011 on Makkah Al Mukarramah Road and has since established itself as the address of choice for heads of state, government delegations, and travellers seeking a property that operates at the intersection of palatial Saudi heritage and contemporary international standards.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Al Mashreq Boutique Hotel
Al Mashreq Boutique Hotel occupies a prominent corner on Ourouba Street in northern Riyadh, where traditional Arabian architectural language meets contemporary interiors across a curated collection of rooms and suites. Named Saudi Arabia's Leading Boutique Hotel at the 2025 World Travel Awards and recognised as a Regional Winner in the Luxury Boutique category, it sits in a distinct tier from the city's large-footprint international chains, offering a more contained and personalised guest experience in one of Riyadh's key business and retail corridors.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
The Jeddah EDITION
The Jeddah EDITION sits within the Jeddah Yacht Club and Marina, its superyacht-inspired architecture and curated modern art collection positioning it at the sharper edge of the city's luxury hotel tier. With 63 rooms across 11 suites, all carrying Red Sea balcony views, and a 97-point score from La Liste's 2026 Top Hotels ranking, it represents the EDITION brand's first Saudi foothold and a considered alternative to the older palace-style properties along the Corniche.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah
Positioned along the Al Hamra corniche with direct views of King Fahd's Fountain and the Red Sea, The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah earned 95 points in La Liste's Top Hotels 2026 ranking. Part of the Marriott International portfolio, the property offers more than 200 rooms across multiple categories, over 82,000 square feet of conference space, and a suite tier that scales up to 5,381 square feet.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Rosewood Jeddah
Positioned on Jeddah's Corniche in the Al Shatie District, Rosewood Jeddah earned 95 points in the La Liste Top Hotels 2026 ranking and draws guests across 101 rooms and 26 suites with Red Sea views, 24-hour butler service, and a rooftop pool above the waterfront. The Royal Suite's 5,242 square feet across floors 18 and 19 sets the scale for what the property does at its upper register.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah sits within Riyadh's landmark Al Faisaliah Tower on King Fahad Road, earning MICHELIN Selected recognition in 2025. The property places itself in the upper tier of Olaya's business-district hotels, where address, service calibre, and architectural identity carry as much weight as room specification. Advance reservations are advisable for peak business travel periods.
AlUla, Saudi Arabia
The Chedi Hegra
Fewer than a dozen luxury retreats in Saudi Arabia hold both La Liste and World Travel Awards recognition simultaneously, and The Chedi Hegra is one of them. Set against the sandstone formations of ancient Hegra, Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, it operates as a low-footprint, high-access base for among the more archaeologically significant addresses in the region. La Liste scored it 95 points in 2026.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Assila, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Jeddah
Assila, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Jeddah earned 91.5 points in La Liste's 2026 Top Hotels ranking and houses more than 2,000 works by Saudi artists across its 304 rooms and public spaces. The hotel sits on Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Street in the Al Andalus district, with dining spanning an Argentinian grill, an Arabic mezze restaurant, and an international buffet. Architects oriented the building to draw natural light through its interiors, and the 20th-floor outdoor pool looks across the Jeddah skyline.
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Raffles Makkah Palace
Raffles Makkah Palace holds the 2025 World Travel Awards for World's Leading Luxury Halal Hotel and Saudi Arabia's Leading Luxury Hotel, positioning it at the summit of the city's high-end accommodation tier. Located in the Royal Tower near Ibrahim Al Khalil Road, the all-suite property sits within direct reach of the Masjid Al-Haram. For pilgrims who require both proximity to the Haram and a full luxury suite format, it is the reference address in Makkah.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The St. Regis Riyadh
The St. Regis Riyadh sits on Makkah Al Mukarramah Road as one of the Saudi capital's most decorated addresses, earning 96.5 points in the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels ranking. Its reputation rests partly on deliberate restraint in room count, placing it in a different tier from the city's large-format luxury towers. For guests who return regularly, that scale is the point.
AlUla, Saudi Arabia
Dar Tantora The House Hotel
Dar Tantora The House Hotel occupies 30 restored heritage 'Dars' inside AlUla's ancient Old Town, earning 93.5 points on the 2026 La Liste Top Hotels ranking. Each unit comes with 24/7 butler service and a sustainability framework rooted in the site's living history. For travellers seeking a hotel that functions as an archaeological encounter as much as an accommodation, this is AlUla's most grounded address.
Saudi Arabia
Where to go for a drink in Saudi Arabia
Selected entries from the current guide for Saudi Arabia.
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Al Kawthar Lounge
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Al Shurfa Lounge
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Kanza
Kanza brings a poolside bar format to Riyadh, a city where licensed leisure spaces are still being defined and the category itself is newer than the skyline that frames it. The setting pitches outdoor drinking culture against Saudi Arabia's rapid hospitality expansion, placing it in a small but growing tier of day-to-night venues recalibrating what social life looks like in the capital.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Alley
The Alley is Riyadh's sports bar destination for live game viewing, where the energy of match night meets a social atmosphere designed around the collective experience of sport. Set in a city building a leisure culture largely from scratch, it occupies a distinct niche in the Saudi capital's rapidly expanding bar-adjacent hospitality scene.
Saudi Arabia
Which wineries to visit in Saudi Arabia
Selected entries from the current guide for Saudi Arabia.
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