Where We Are Going Today: ‘Otium Concept’ in Jeddah

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Updated 16 November 2024
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Where We Are Going Today: ‘Otium Concept’ in Jeddah

  • The dessert selection continues the theme of indulgence with offerings including rose lokum cheesecake adorned with fresh petals, and an apple tarte fine served with vanilla ice cream

Otium Concept is located in Fayfa Avenue Mall on Prince Sultan Road in Jeddah. It is a lifestyle store and restaurant/cafe inspired by the glamour of art deco salons.

The cafe offers a thoughtfully crafted menu that combines international comfort foods with artisanal ingredients. Breakfast options include classics such as eggs Benedict on brioche and the cafe’s signature Beirut breakfast, featuring foul, labneh, and halloumi.

For lighter options, there are wholesome choices like Greek yogurt bowls with granola and honey, or acai bowls topped with fresh berries.

Starters, including burrata with pesto and tomato caviar, and beetroot carpaccio with hazelnuts and goat cheese, are well-presented, while from the main courses, the grilled pistachio salmon is a highlight, offering a delicate-yet-rich flavor profile, while the honey mustard chicken provides a savory-sweet experience with a tender, juicy texture.

The dessert selection continues the theme of indulgence with offerings including rose lokum cheesecake adorned with fresh petals, and an apple tarte fine served with vanilla ice cream.

The menu also features hearty salads and sourdough open sandwiches including spicy chicken or lobster, offering a comforting and satisfying meal on the go, as well as fresh pasta dishes such as lemon spaghetti and penne arrabbiata.

With its sophisticated-but-inviting atmosphere, Otium promises a dining experience that is both comforting and refined, making it a great choice for any occasion. Otium also offers catering services.

The boutique provides a distinct shopping experience, showcasing handpicked pieces from celebrated European designers. The space feels like a curated gallery, with brands including Forte Forte, Jamin Puech, and Yavi offering clothing, accessories, shoes, bags, and even decorative home items.

Otium also embraces its cultural side with an impressive collection of art and antiques, curated by architect Ibrahim Radwan. The gallery space features an eclectic mix of sculptures and paintings, blending history with modernity. Notable pieces include a Napoleon III-era mantel clock, an antique bronze statue of a German soldier, and vintage French candelabras.

Check @otiumconcept on Instagram for more details.

 

 


Where We Are Going Today: Orenda Coffee Hub in Dhahran

Updated 14 January 2026
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Where We Are Going Today: Orenda Coffee Hub in Dhahran

  • The Hasawi cookie was the highlight of my visit, and definitely something I would order again

In search of a hot beverage that you can hold like a hug for your hand as the winter weather cools? Try Orenda in Dhahran.

According to Dictionary.com, Orenda is defined as “an invisible magic power believed by the Iroquois people of North America to pervade all natural objects as a spiritual energy.”

While geographically far away from the land in which the word originated, the cafe has plenty of inspiration from local and global lands.

Their Hasawi cookies—caked with dates and a tiny bit of nuts and cardamom tucked within to give it texture and an elevated taste of neighboring Al-Ahsa—goes for SR 12. This was the highlight of my visit and I would definitely order again.

I tried it with a satisfying SR 16 cappuccino in a ceramic mug. Soft jazz played on the day of our visit. Plenty of natural light bathed the space with the giant windows and many people were typing on their laptops or scrolling on their phones in silence.

 It has a perfectly quiet, perhaps even an orenda atmosphere.

While the weather is still pleasant, you can find many options for outdoor seating. There’s also an upstairs section, up a fun, winding green spiral staircase. Though no elevator was in sight, the bottom floor interior seems wide enough for a wheelchair.

If you do find yourself wandering up the second floor, you’ll find even more seating with an even cozier feel with decor reminiscent of a warm home.

Restrooms are situated on the next and final floor, up even more steps.

A prayer area can be found on the third floor too, along with a massive glass door leading into an outdoor space with tables and chairs aplenty.

Opened eight months ago, it remains the first and only branch in the Kingdom.

Because it seemed very popular, I ordered an iced Orenda matcha for the road, at SR 24. It was decent.

It is open from 6 a.m. until midnight daily, aside from Thursdays and Fridays when it closes at 1 a.m.

Follow them on @orendacoffee.sa.