6 new places to eat and stay in Saudi Arabia this October
A Corniche brunch in Jeddah, two burger spots and a hotel in Riyadh, a Levantine restaurant in Hegra and overwater villas in KAEC.
October has brought a run of new tables and new rooms across the kingdom. Here are six that opened or started this month, from a Saturday brunch on the Jeddah Corniche to villas over the Red Sea.
Surl'o Saturday brunch, Raffles Jeddah
from 17 October, every Saturday from 1:30pm to 4:30pm, a buffet and à la carte brunch with Red Sea views at SAR 295 a person. Under-sixes eat free.
Main Street Burgers, Riyadh
the California-style burger spot on Tahlia Street in As Sulimaniyah serves burgers from SAR 26 to SAR 42, loaded fries and milkshakes until late.
Manna Burger, Riyadh
the London smash-burger brand is open at Midtown Complex in Al Sulaimaniyah, daily from 1pm to midnight.
Atheel KAFD Hotel, Riyadh
the new hotel in King Abdullah Financial District takes bookings online, with a Saudi restaurant, a French brasserie and a rooftop pool.
Nasim Hegra, AlUla
The Chedi Hegra's new Levantine restaurant and lounge sits inside Hegra, with rooftop tables, open daily from 3pm.
Rixos Murjana overwater villas, KAEC
five adults-only villas built over the water in King Abdullah Economic City, each with a 24-hour butler and its own terrace on the sea.
Prices and hours can change, so check with each place before you go.