AlulaRestaurants

The definitive dining guide to Alula: Michelin-starred culinary institutions, iconic local bistros, reservation secrets, and must-order signature dishes.

01

Maraya Social

CUISINE:MODERN FUSION
SETTING:ROOFTOP
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:SEASONAL SHARING PLATES

Maraya Social sits on Marayaโ€™s rooftop, above the mirrored skin of Ashar Valley. The room feels polished but calm, with desert rock and evening light doing the work. Plates arrive for sharing, shaped by Mediterranean brightness, Arabian spice, and British restraint.

Must Try:Seasonal Sharing Plates
02

Ducasse In Alula

CUISINE:FRENCH
SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:OASIS TO TABLE TASTING MENU

Ducasse in AlUla sits under palm shade near the rock face of Jabal Ikmah. The room feels low, warm, and deliberate, with sandstone tones and controlled firelight. Outside, the oasis stays close, so dinner carries dust, leaves, and cool desert air.

Must Try:Oasis to Table Tasting Menu
03

Annabel's at AlUla

CUISINE:BRITISH
SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:PACCHERI PASTA

Annabel's at AlUla sits among palms and sandstone near Jabal Ikmah. The room feels theatrical, with Mayfair polish softened by desert air. Tables lean into candlelight, carved rock, and the slow hush of the oasis.

Must Try:Paccheri Pasta
04

Somewhere AlUla

CUISINE:MEDITERRANEAN FUSION
SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:BEETROOT RICE

Somewhere AlUla sits in an oasis farm near the old town. Palms, stone walls, low cushions, and wrought iron soften the desert air. The room feels relaxed, polished, and built for slow shared plates.

Must Try:Beetroot rice
05

Saffron AlUla

CUISINE:THAI
SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:LAMB MASSAMAN CURRY

Saffron AlUla sits in Ashar Valley, framed by sandstone walls and desert quiet. Inside, warm timber, low light, and polished service keep the mood restrained. The table carries lemongrass, coconut milk, chilli, and sauces built with Thai precision.

Must Try:Lamb Massaman Curry
06

Tama at Our Habitas

CUISINE:MIDDLE EASTERN FUSION
SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:MORINGA RIBEYE

Tama sits low in Ashar Valley, beside water, palms, and carved desert rock. The room feels quiet, polished, and close to the landscape. Plates arrive with color, smoke, herbs, and the clean warmth of local spices.

Must Try:Moringa Ribeye
07

Suhail Old Town

CUISINE:SAUDI
SETTING:ROOFTOP
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:MEAT KABSA

Suhail sits inside AlUla Old Town, wrapped in mudbrick walls and desert light. The room feels calm, polished, and rooted in the oasis. Dates, grains, herbs, and warm spices shape the table without excess.

Must Try:Meat Kabsa
08

Tawlat Fayza

CUISINE:SAUDI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:SEASONAL ALULA HOME COOKING

Must Try:Seasonal AlUla Home Cooking
09

Entrecote Cafe De Paris

CUISINE:FRENCH
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:CAFE DE PARIS SAUCE

Must Try:Cafe de Paris sauce
10

Joontos

CUISINE:SAUDI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:OASIS VEGETABLE SHARING PLATES

Must Try:Oasis vegetable sharing plates
11

Harrat at Banyan Tree

CUISINE:MIDDLE EASTERN FUSION
SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:MARGOOG LAMB STEW

Harrat sits inside Banyan Tree AlUla, facing Ashar Valleyโ€™s sandstone walls. The room feels earthy and restrained, with craft pieces, warm stone, and desert light. Plates carry the region through dates, herbs, vegetables, chicken, seafood, and clean smoke.

Must Try:Margoog Lamb Stew
12

Pink Camel Pastry Boutique

ATMOSPHERE:GARDEN
MUST TRY:FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE
SPECIALTY:OASIS PASTRY KITCHEN
CROWD:TRENDING

Pink Camel Pastry Boutique feels soft, polished, and quietly playful. Blush tones meet pastry cases lined with croissants, rose notes, and glossy desserts. The room has a calm cafe rhythm, made for slow coffee and private conversation.

Must Try:Oasis pastry kitchen
13

Tofareya

CUISINE:SAUDI
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:KABSA WITH ALULA ORANGES

Tofareya feels rooted in Saudi home cooking, shaped for a polished dining room. Woven baskets, warm textures, and village motifs set a calm, local rhythm. The table smells of cardamom coffee, slow rice, toasted nuts, and spiced chicken.

Must Try:Kabsa with AlUla oranges
14

Ashar Deck At Our Habitas

CUISINE:CONTEMPORARY ARABIAN
SETTING:ROOFTOP
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:DATE GLAZED CHICKEN SKEWERS

Must Try:Date Glazed Chicken Skewers
15

La Palma Restaurant At Shaden Resort

CUISINE:MEDITERRANEAN
SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:WOOD-FIRED PIZZA

Must Try:Wood-Fired Pizza
16

Charcood

CUISINE:SAUDI GRILL
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:CHARCOAL GRILLED CHICKEN

Must Try:Charcoal Grilled Chicken
17

Shrimp Nation

CUISINE:SEAFOOD
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:SHRIMP BUCKETS

Must Try:Shrimp Buckets
18

Prima Classe Restaurant

CUISINE:ITALIAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:MARGHERITA PIZZA

Must Try:Margherita Pizza