Where We Are Going Today: ‘Beach Park’ restaurant in Dammam

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Updated 26 September 2024
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Where We Are Going Today: ‘Beach Park’ restaurant in Dammam

Beach Park is a must-visit destination for seafood enthusiasts and those seeking a diverse and flavorful dining experience in Dammam.

Their buffet offers a wide variety of dishes, prepared with care and attention to detail. 

You will love their fish in butter sauce — a perfectly cooked, tender dish with a rich and flavorful sauce that elevates the freshness of the seafood.

In addition to seafood, Beach Park offers a selection of dishes inspired by Saudi culture. From traditional favorites to creative twists, each dish is thoughtfully crafted, delivering authentic and satisfying flavors.

Whether you are craving something deeply rooted in Saudi tradition or looking to try something a bit more modern, the buffet’s variety ensures that there is something for everyone.

The buffet also features a seafood soup that is both hearty and comforting, filled with a rich depth of flavor. It is an ideal way to begin your meal, warming up the palate before diving into the rest of the offerings.

For those looking for lighter fare, Beach Park offers a variety of salads, each bursting with fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Whether you prefer a classic green salad or something more adventurous, the salads provide a refreshing balance to the richer dishes available. These lighter options complement the rest of the buffet perfectly and offer a great choice for those looking for healthier options.

The international selection at the buffet is just as impressive, featuring dishes such as ratatouille, pasta and risotto. The ratatouille is vibrant and fresh, a perfect balance of vegetables and herbs that adds a touch of Mediterranean flair to the meal. The pasta and risotto were creamy, rich and beautifully prepared, rounding out the selection with comforting flavors.

Beach Park’s buffet showcases their commitment to quality and variety. The combination of local Saudi dishes, fresh seafood and international cuisine ensures that every guest will find something that they love.

With ample parking, a spacious dining area and reasonable prices, Beach Park is a top choice for dining in Dammam. Whether you are a seafood lover or someone who enjoys exploring a mix of culinary styles, Beach Park is worth a visit.

For more details, check @beachpark.lounge on Instagram.


Where We Are Going Today: Alkofeia in Jeddah

Updated 06 February 2026
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Where We Are Going Today: Alkofeia in Jeddah

  • The menu is extensive, with a plethora of dishes prepared fresh

In my household, weekends are a chance to step away from mundane daily chores and unwind, which usually translates into eating out and trying something different.

And, so while driving with my husband around Jeddah’s Rawdah district, Palestinian restaurant Alkofeia caught our attention with its unusual warm rustic facade.

The interiors of the multi-story restaurant exude an old-world Middle Eastern charm, with miniature roped furniture strategically hanging from the ceiling and vintage sign boards plastered across the walls. The abstract wooden tables, chairs with traditional Palestinian embroidered covers and distinctive cutlery add a unique touch. The restaurant is spacious, with both indoor and outdoor seating.

The menu is extensive, with a plethora of dishes prepared fresh.

For starters, we ordered the beetroot hummus, which was super creamy and flavorful; and the fattoush salad — which was quite fancifully served by the waiter — was fresh, crisp and tangy with the right amount of pomegranate molasses. We also shared a comforting bowl of barley soup.

For the main course, I had chicken maqlouba, which also comprised finely sliced potatoes, cauliflower, tomatoes and toasted almonds; it was simply delicious. My husband had a traditional meat and rice dish garnished with toasted almonds; he quite enjoyed it but I did not. Different palates, I guess.

Both dishes came with a side of small bowls of plain yogurt.

For drinks, both of us had pomegranate juice, finely balanced between sweet and sour.

The prices are wallet-friendly given the prime location and generous portion sizes. We had enough leftovers to take home for lunch the next day.

The servers are friendly but could be a little more attentive considering the restaurant was not busy when we went.

This was my second visit — and surely, not my last.