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14 Bujairi Terrace restaurants to have on your radar

From Parisian cafés to traditional Saudi food

Riyadh is full of incredible restaurants and they just keep coming. So, if you’re after new restaurants in Riyadh, you’ve come to the right place. Bujairi Terrace is an exciting new dining destination located in Diriyah Gate. A historical pinnacle of Saudi heritage, Diriyah houses the history of the Kingdom between its lanes, alleys, and mud buildings. Approximately 15-minutes from downtown Riyadh, the area is home to Turaif, a UNESCO Heritage site. Oozing culture in every corner, here are all the new Bujairi Terrace restaurants to check out now. .

Angelina

Seeking out some Parisian vibes? A fan of French pastries? The iconic patisserie Angelina Paris has set up shop as one of the international Bujairi Terrace restaurants. Get ready to sip on a warm cup of Angelina’s famous hot chocolate while overlooking the historically stunning Diriyah landscape. It’s a Oui Oui from us.
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Open Sat-Wed 10am-midnight, Thu 10am-2am, Fri 2pm-2am. Bujairi Terrace. @angelinaparisksa.

Bruno

Wondering if there are any Michelin star restaurants coming to Bujairi Terrace? French-born Bruno is ticking that box. Popular among locals in its hometown of Lorgues, the eatery is known for its truffle-focused menu. One of the most renowned Bujairi Terrace restaurants, Bruno previously had a pop-up at Diriyah Season, serving upscale Italian food. While the pop-up was a teaser, the official spot is now open and ready for all you truffle fans.
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Open daily, 7pm-10pm. Bujairi Terracerestaurantbruno.com.

Brunch & Cake

Got a sweet tooth? You’ll be happy to hear that Barcelona-born Brunch & Cake is one of the new Bujairi Terrace restaurants. A new spot to brunch is always welcomed and what better than to brunch in one of the most historic places in the Kingdom. Currently operating 10 outlets, Brunch & Cake is expected to reach a total of 15 branches by the end of next year.
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Open Sat-Wed 10am-midnight, Thu 10am-1am, Fri 2pm-1am. Bujairi Terrace@brunchandcake.

Café de L’Esplanade

With so many French restaurants hitting the food scene, why not add another French-born café to the mix? Café de L’Esplanade opened its first outpost outside France right here in Riyadh. Much-loved among Parisians, get ready to enjoy French classics like Croque monsieur, bouillabaisse, quiche Lorraine, and more.
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Open daily, 6pm-11pm. Bujairi Terrace. @cafedelesplanadesa.

COVA

COVA is another Bujairi Terrace restaurant headed to the grand luxury foodie destination soon. While we’re still patiently waiting for timeless space to open its doors, COVA is known as one of Italy’s oldest pasticcerias. The eatery can be found across 25 locations worldwide and promises to boast authentic Italian elegance and heritage throughout.
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Coming soon. Bujairi Terrace. pasticceriacova.com.

Hakkasan

After Asian Bujairi Terrace restaurants? From the team behind Yauatcha Riyadh, Hakkassan will soon be opening in the capital. This Chinese restaurant first opened its doors in London and after going over well (and we mean really well) with the local crowd, the brand has since expanded globally. We can’t wait for these authentic eats.
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Opening soon. Bujairi Terrace, Diriyah, hakkasan.com.

Long Chim

Looking for more Michelin-starred Bujairi Terrace restaurants? Long Chim will be joining Riyadh’s exciting dining scene soon. The name roughly translates to “come and taste” in Thai, and we’d be more than happy to come and taste flavours that have travelled all the way from Perth, Sydney to reach us.
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Opening soon. Bujairi Terrace. longchimperth.com.

Maiz

Maiz Riyadh terrace

The fine-dining Saudi restaurant Maiz Riyadh is one of the upscale spots open in Bujairi Terrace. The space celebrates Saudi heritage and culture through its fitting dishes and exterior architecture. The menu offers classic Saudi dishes with a modern twist and includes bread and kabsa stations.
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Now open. Bujairi Terrace, maiz.sa.

Sarabeth’s Bakery & Café

Want an award-winning coffee experience when it comes to Bujairi Terrace restaurants? Sarabeth’s Bakery & Café made its way to Riyadh all the way from New York City. The popular spot already has one branch in the capital’s U-Walk complex. Highly regarded as a brunch spot, Sarabeth’s Bakery & Café is already a hit among the local crowd, so we’re expecting the second branch to be just as popular.
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Open daily, 9am-midnight. Bujairi Terrace. sarabethsksa.com.

Somewhere

Looking for somewhere to go with your family? Somewhere seems like a top stop when it comes to Bujairi Terrace restaurants. Serving Mediterranean cuisine with a modern twist, Somewhere first opened its doors in 2018 and has since appeared in AlUla. The eatery on a mission recently opened its doors at Bujairi Terrace and we couldn’t be happier.
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Now open. Bujairi Terrace. @somewhere.

Sum + Things

A trendy concept store in Riyadh, the hip spot already has a branch in one of Riyadh’s most iconic complexes, The Boulevard and is back with a second branch at the popular foodie destination. In addition to a retail area filled with home décor (everything from globally inspired ornaments, art and accessories to statement furniture), there’s an in-house café at The Boulevard location, a thoughtfully put-together library and a lounge space for chilling.
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Open daily, 10am-11.30pm Bujairi Terrace. @sumplusthings.

Takya

After more Saudi Bujairi Terrace restaurants? Lucky for you, Riyadh’s favourite Takya will also be joining the top-tier dining destination. The Saudi eatery’s first location is found in Riyadh’s As Sulimaniyah district. Get ready to bite into traditional margoog, mathloutha, saleeg, and more local dishes that will have you tucking in for seconds and thirds.
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Open Sun-Wed 4pm-1am, Thu-Sat 1pm-1am. Bujairi Terrace. @takya_sa.

TATEL

Tatel opened its first-ever venue back in 2014 in Madrid, with Spanish tennis ace Rafael Nada part of the launch team. With locations all over the world including Beverly Hills and Ibiza, the eatery is now part of the Bujairi Terrace restaurants. Celebrating the heritage of Madrid with items like Spanish omelette, red tuna loin and jalapeño ceviche.
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Open Mon-Sun 11am-midnight. Bujairi Terrace. Diriyahtatelrestaurants.com.

Villa Mamas

Roaya Saleh has brought her international brand, Villa Mamas to the capital. The brand already has outposts in London, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Abu Dhabi, and has joined the Bujairi Terrace restaurants. The brand serves authentic Khaleeji food inspired by Roaya Saleh’s travels throughout the Middle East and India.
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Open daily, 4pm-1am. Bujairi Terrace. villamamas.sa.

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