Where We Are Going Today: Naan bakery

Naan is open from 6 a.m. until 1 a.m. (Instagram:@naan.ksa)
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Updated 06 June 2024
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Where We Are Going Today: Naan bakery

Naan bakery has some of the best freshly baked Arabic bread I’ve had in a while. Made with love by locals on the premises, it has great texture and is ideal to eat solo or with cheese or any other topping.

Light to the touch and on the tummy, it is made with quality ingredients and will not cause you to feel bloated afterward, even if you eat a whole naan bread by yourself in one go. 

They have plenty of toppings and fillings to choose from, including various melted cheeses, zaatar, and the famous Oman Chips.

You can try their signature naan manousheh, or flatbread, with toasted kunafa flakes sprinkled on top and a sweet sugary drizzle atop a blanket of creamy goodness. You can eat a few pieces right out of the box and freeze the rest for optimal freshness. They will be just as good as the first time.

Their drinks are quite good, too. You can try their freshly brewed iced tea with real peach; it is so refreshing and does not taste artificial or too sweet.

You can also try their karak hot tea, which is quite popular.

Their flagship shop opened less than a year ago, and its modern, minimalist aesthetic in sandy tones was curated by a local interior designer.

With just one location in Saihat City, about a half-hour drive from Dhahran, it might be worth the commute.

Naan is open from 6 a.m. until 1 a.m. Check out the bakery online at https://www.instagram.com/naan.ksa.


Where We Are Going Today: Le Fournil

Updated 11 February 2026
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Where We Are Going Today: Le Fournil

JEDDAH: La Fournil in Jeddah is a bakery that prioritizes wholesome and healthy ingredients.

The bakery’s name comes from the French word for “oven,” reflecting the traditional craftsmanship at the heart of its concept.

The speciality provided is natural yeast sourdough bread, offering a variety of shapes and sizes designed to suit dietary needs, including gluten sensitivity.

Among its standout offerings is the San Francisco-style sourdough bread, which takes up to three days to prepare. 

I sampled the sourdough coated with a traditional blend of Saudi grains. The bread stood out for its balanced texture and rich flavor and paired particularly well when served at home with labnah, salmon and olives.

After purchase, the bread is sliced upon request using a slicing machine and elegantly packed in a paper bag.

Founder and baker Abdulmohsen Bai brings more than 25 years of baking experience to the venture. He oversees production and develops new recipes, adding personal touches to each type of bread. 

La Fournil operates a single branch in Mohammadiyyah and does not supply other bakeries.

One of the bakery’s most distinctive features is its custom-built pizza oven that you see when you first enter the bakery, designed and constructed by Bai himself.

La Fournil offers more than 10 varieties of sourdough bread, with prices ranging from SR7 to SR37 ($1.87 to $9.87) depending on the type and ingredients.

For more information, visit their Instagram @lefournilksa.