Chef Izu Ani and Fundamental Hospitality are bringing their Dubai restaurant Alaya to Riyadh, a Mediterranean menu with Middle Eastern influences. It is part of the group's Saudi rollout alongside La Maison Ani.
Timeline
Expected opening2026
AnnouncedNov 7, 2026
Riyadh outpost announced by Fundamental Hospitality, listed for 2026.
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