Overview
Celebration of Saudi is the perfect introduction to Saudi Arabia, offering guests a fun and interactive tour of the kingdom's gastronomic highlights while showcasing the kingdom’s cultural heritage with hands-on activities designed to entertain as well as educate.
From learning how to fit your own Shemagh or Hama (Arabic jewelry) to blending your own Medina spice blend and infusing smoked water, Celebration of Saudi is not just a feast, it’s everything the first-time visitor needs to experience.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Dinner
Carbonated beverages
Tea and coffee
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
There are 3 Najd village locations in the city and you need to go to the northernmost location. There are two entrances, enter to the left of the black classic car and
Head upstairs to the first floor, walk to the other side of the restaurant furthest from the elevator to meet your guide.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Begin the evening by engaging in a lesson on how to dress in the traditional Saudi shemagh and jewelry (hama) before taking a seat with your fellow diners.
Next, learn about the ancient spice routes and put your sense of smell to the test, in a spice identification game and learn how to blend Saudi Arabia’s #1 spice mix to use on your food and take as a souvenir.
Watch the ancient techniques of preparing traditional smoke-infused water from the south of the kingdom before learning the steps required to make traditional Arabic coffee.
What follows is a sumptuous, multi-dish Najd regional feast that is sure to delight your tastebuds and fill your stomach, with the history and origins of each dish explained, with a lesson in Saudi dining etiquette.
To finish enjoy a tasting of some of the award-winning honeys of the Aseer region, before choosing your favorite to enjoy with dessert, ending with a traditional tea and incense class before heading home.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Riyadh).
Additional Information
- Unusual dietary restrictions may be difficult to accommodate
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Riyadh Food Tour With Dinner, Drinks and Saudi Tea
Can I cancel Riyadh Food Tour With Dinner, Drinks and Saudi Tea for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Where does the tour start?
Meet your guide at the northernmost of the three Najd Village locations in the city. Use the entrance to the left of the black classic car, go upstairs to the first floor, and walk to the side of the restaurant furthest from the elevator.
Where does the tour end?
The tour finishes back at the northernmost Najd Village location, where you met your guide: use the entrance to the left of the black classic car, go upstairs to the first floor, and walk to the side of the restaurant furthest from the elevator.
What happens during the interactive feast?
Before dinner, you learn how to wear the traditional Saudi shemagh and hama jewelry. You also learn about ancient spice routes, identify spices by smell, and blend Saudi Arabia’s number one spice mix to use on your food and take as a souvenir.
What food and drinks are included?
Dinner, carbonated beverages, tea, and coffee are included.
How long is the tour, and what language is the guide?
The tour lasts 2 hours 30 min, and the guide language is English.
Can the tour accommodate dietary restrictions?
Unusual dietary restrictions may be difficult to accommodate.
Operated by Dunes & Dates Travel co.
