Updated November 2026

New Restaurants in Riyadh

By the end of 2026

La Maison Ani

2026French-Mediterranean · Riyadh
Fundamental HospitalityChef Izu Ani brings his French-Mediterranean all-day restaurant from Dubai to Riyadh, his first Saudi opening. Fundamental Hospitality lists it on its expansion plan for the coming year.
Wadi Safar, DiriyahYatraIndian

Yatra

2026Indian · Wadi Safar, Diriyah, Riyadh
Oberoi Hotels & ResortsMichelin-starred London chef Rohit Ghai, of Kutir and Manthan, makes his Saudi debut with Yatra, the Indian restaurant at The Oberoi Sukoonvilas in Wadi Safar. The menu moves across India's regional cuisines inside the first hotel to open in Diriyah's Wadi Safar resort valley.Inside The Oberoi Sukoonvilas, Wadi Safar
RiyadhAlayaMediterranean with Middle Eastern influences

Alaya

2026Mediterranean with Middle Eastern influences · Riyadh
Fundamental HospitalityChef 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.
Wadi Safar, DiriyahLinnetBakery and cafe

Linnet

2026Bakery and cafe · Wadi Safar, Diriyah, Riyadh
Oberoi Hotels & ResortsEast London baker Lily Vanilli brings her first Saudi outpost to The Oberoi Sukoonvilas in Wadi Safar, with artisanal bakes, savoury plates, Indian teas and Arabic coffee served from morning through afternoon. It also works as the resort's poolside restaurant and lobby lounge.Inside The Oberoi Sukoonvilas, Wadi Safar
The Red SeaVIVIMediterranean seafood

VIVI

2026Mediterranean seafood · The Red Sea, Shura Island
Four Seasons Hotels and ResortsA beachfront Mediterranean restaurant at Four Seasons Shura Island, built around Red Sea seafood and shellfish with dry-aged meats and an alcohol-free drinks list. It is the resort's next venue after Sea Green, Al Forn and Spiaggia, which opened with the hotel in May 2026.Inside Four Seasons Resort and Residences Red Sea at Shura Island

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RiyadhMott 32Contemporary Chinese

Mott 32

2027Contemporary Chinese · Riyadh
Maximal ConceptsThe Hong Kong Chinese restaurant known for its 42-day applewood Peking duck is in development in Riyadh, its first Saudi location. Site and date have not been announced.

Coming in 2028

Diriyah GateT'ang CourtCantonese

T'ang Court

2028Cantonese · Diriyah Gate, Diriyah
Langham Hospitality GroupThe Hong Kong Cantonese restaurant that holds three Michelin stars is planned as its first Middle East outpost inside The Langham, Diriyah, on the district's main boulevard near the opera house and Bujairi Terrace.Inside The Langham, Diriyah

Questions about new restaurants in Riyadh

What new restaurants are opening in Riyadh?

The next openings in Riyadh are La Maison Ani (2026), Yatra (2026), Alaya (2026), Linnet (2026), VIVI (2026), Mott 32 (2027) and T'ang Court (2028). We are tracking 7 in all.

How does Markets of Tomorrow track restaurant openings?

We follow each restaurant from its first report to opening night, from the restaurant groups, chefs and hotels themselves and from local reporting, and update every date as it moves. Reporting an opening? Tell us about it.

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