Culinary Christmas delights in Saudi Arabia

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Updated 24 December 2023
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Culinary Christmas delights in Saudi Arabia

Fareen Bakery  

This Riyadh bakery offers holiday treats including gingerbread houses and gingerbread cookies, which kids can color as a festive pastime. They also stock chocolate cake houses decorated with snowflakes and other seasonal symbols, creating a truly magical Christmas atmosphere.

Four Seasons Hotel

Located in Kingdom Centre, Riyadh, the Four Seasons boasts a festive atmosphere for Christmas, with decorations and high-end bakery baskets crafted from leather dyed in green and red — a great gift for Saudi Arabian expat families hosting gatherings over the holidays.

The hotel’s restaurant, The Grill, will feature a set menu on Dec. 24 and 25, titled “Relive the Magic,” comprising a four-course meal of delectable holiday dishes and priced at SR450 per guest.

Dishes include Tournedos Rossini — a prime fillet of beef with a hearty winter truffle sauce — and steamed fish accompanied by baby potatoes, cherry tomatoes, and artichokes.

For the more traditional, there’s the chestnut-stuffed roasted turkey, served with cranberry sauce and gravy, with sides of Brussels sprouts, heirloom carrots, and sweet potatoes.

Guests can conclude their evening with a festive plum pudding or a caramelized panettone served with gingerbread ice cream.

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Lilys Bakery  

This Jeddah bakery specializes in pastries and features a winter menu that includes ‘Wonderland’ hot chocolate, gingerbread men, winter fudgy trifle, and various other Christmas treats that will add to the holiday ambiance.

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Koi

Japanese-Peruvian restaurant Koi in Riyadh, the Nikkei Cuisine, a fusion of Peruvian and Japanese culinary styles, presents a seasonal set menu of Nikkei cuisine, a sushi buffet, fresh salads, soups, and desserts. Don’t miss the hot chocolate with marshmallows or the delightful desserts. Additionally, Koi will feature a live music experience with a DJ, saxophonist, and singer.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Kempinski Al-Othman Hotel

Celebrate Christmas in style with a luxurious night out at Salvaje in Alkhobar’s Kempinski Al-Othman Hotel. Enjoy live entertainment and a special set menu, and experience the joy and excitement of this spectacular celebration.

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