Where We Are Going Today: Sumosan

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Sumosan in Riyadh is located at Laysen Valley, close to the Diplomatic Quarter. (Supplied)
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Sumosan in Riyadh is located at Laysen Valley, close to the Diplomatic Quarter. (Supplied)
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Sumosan in Riyadh is located at Laysen Valley, close to the Diplomatic Quarter. (Supplied)
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Updated 20 January 2023
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Where We Are Going Today: Sumosan

  • The modern Japanese food at Sumosan is inspired by traditional techniques and ingredients

Sumosan is a contemporary Japanese restaurant that has won many awards, with critics praising its food and ambience. 

It has outlets in some of the most vibrant cities in the world. In Riyadh it is in Laysen Valley, one of the capital city’s newest real estate projects, close to the Diplomatic Quarter.

The complex includes residences, offices, retail stores, and restaurants with cuisines from all over the world.

The modern Japanese food at Sumosan is inspired by traditional techniques and ingredients, and is of a high quality.

The fact that it has been in business for over 20 years is a sign of its success.

Sumosan serves the most remarkable sushi and sashimi, as well as new and interesting Japanese dishes.

You can select wagyu or prawn as the filling for the satisfying house-made gyoza. Freshly baked milk bread is used to make sandos with truffle fries.

The restaurant features live shows and the dining room boasts a theater kitchen where guests can watch the chefs at work.

The well-known interior design company, Paul Bishop, created the interior, which is sleek and ultra-modern with warm and earthy touches like wooden paneling and statement chandeliers.

The business lunch menu offers a selection of popular dishes from SR180 (about $48) per person, Mondays to Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Sumosan is a favorite among international A-list celebrities, foodies, and individuals looking for a meal that is both delicious and pleasing to the eye.

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Book event at Jeddah’s historic district

Updated 02 March 2026
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Book event at Jeddah’s historic district

  • Event features more than 30 local, Gulf, and Arab publishing houses from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Lebanon, Kuwait, and other Arab countries
  • Provides a diverse selection of books, including new releases, secondhand and rare books, and novels

JEDDAH: The book event at Al-Balad, Jeddah historic district, is one of the most prominent cultural events during Ramadan, bringing history and culture to life in the heart of the city.

Organized by the Saudi Ministry of Culture in cooperation with the Jeddah Historic District Program, the event features more than 30 local, Gulf, and Arab publishing houses from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Lebanon, Kuwait, and other Arab countries, providing a diverse selection of books, including new releases, secondhand and rare books, and novels.

The event will run until March 9, and is open daily from after Maghrib prayer until 2 a.m.

Located behind Bab Jadid, it occupies a prime spot in historic Jeddah, a vibrant area bustling with various activities.

The Saudi government is focusing on organizing literary activities to boost reading habits among people.