Reviews - What's On Saudi Arabia

Gymkhana’s new lunch menu is one of the city’s best-value lunches

Jumira Hancock — Fri, 29 May 2026 07:44:35 +0000

The Michelin-starred London export at VIA Riyadh has introduced a new SAR149 lunch menu, featuring rich curries and some of the restaurant’s most-loved dishes Find yourself in the mood for Indian cuisine? Tucked away in the sophisticated enclave of VIA Riyadh, Gymkhana has been a go-to for those seeking an elevated Indian dining experience in Riyadh. […]

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Restaurant review: Berenjak at VIA Riyadh

Jumira Hancock — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:25:26 +0000

Indulge yourself in a Persian feast After a brief stint, Berenjak is back, this time with a permanent home. Tucked into VIA Riyadh’s polished, high-end promenade, this Persian restaurant feels like a hidden pocket amid the gloss. From the outside, it looks small. Easy to miss. But Berenjak is mightier than it appears. Here’s what […]

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Inside At Suhail Ramadan tent by The St. Regis Riyadh

Jumira Hancock — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:18:20 +0000

The St. Regis Riyadh brings back its elegant Ramadan tent for a second season of generous buffets and warm hospitality Every Ramadan, the city fills with beautifully designed tents vying for attention. A few, however, manage to stand out without trying too hard. The spot Enter At Suhail Ramadan tent by The St. Regis Riyadh – […]

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Staycation review: The Red Sea EDITION

Jumira Hancock — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:34:15 +0000

Inside a pampering stay at The Red Sea EDITION, the first resort to open on Shura Island It’s no secret that The Red Sea on Saudi Arabia’s west coast is high on everyone’s travel bucket list. Billed as the world’s most sustainable luxury tourism destination, this gigaproject is one of the last unspoiled natural landscapes, […]

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Restaurant review: Shahnamah pop-up at Layali Diriyah

Jumira Hancock — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:37:51 +0000

Jeddah’s Shahnamah pops up at Layali Diriyah, serving Persian flavours in a relaxed, immersive setting Some dinners are simply about food. Others are about the mood, the moment, and the company you keep. Jeddah-based Shahnamah has brought that energy to Riyadh with a limited-time pop-up at Layali Diriyah, where Persian flavours meet warm hospitality in […]

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Hotel review: Hotel de la Ville in Rome, Italy

Jumira Hancock — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:21:07 +0000

What’s On travelled to Rome for the summer One never needs an excuse to visit Rome. With thousands of years of history, unbeatable cuisine, and much more, Italy’s capital rightly remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. What’s more, travelling to Rome is now more convenient thanks to direct flights from […]

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Restaurant review: YÙ by Toki at Al Mamlaka Social Dining, Riyadh

Jumira Hancock — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:01:44 +0000

This new place will satisfy any lover of Asian food… Make your way to the second floor of the Kingdom Centre, where you’ll find an impressive food hall brimming with food stalls. If you somehow still haven’t visited yet, allow us to introduce (or reintroduce to some of you) Riyadh’s first-of-its-kind luxury food hall: Al […]

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Review: Jackie, Greek eats with a New York touch at The St. Regis Riyadh

Jumira Hancock — Tue, 27 May 2025 08:16:19 +0000

There is a reason why you’d go to Jackie Restaurant for dinner… What’s in a name? To Shakespeare, a name means nothing. When he wrote, “That which we call a rose; by any other name would smell as sweet…”, he was saying that it is the essence of the thing that matters. British author, clergyman, […]

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Restaurant review: Themed Nights at The 365, Fairmont Hotel Riyadh

Jumira Hancock — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:54:42 +0000

Indulge your inner foodie with the ultimate buffet experience at The 365’s series of themed nights available every Saturday… Don’t we all love a lavish hotel spread? If you’re an avid foodie like us, you’ll be able to relate to the sheer excitement we get from seeing rows upon rows of sumptuous, good eats all […]

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Hotel Review: Four Seasons Bahrain Bay

Afrah Bari — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:48:50 +0000

Some call it the best hotel in the country… For someone who had never been to Bahrain, I don’t think I can top my first trip and first stay in the gorgeous Kingdom of Bahrain. Especially since I stayed in the heart of true luxury itself at the breathtaking Four Seasons Bahrain Bay. Complete with […]

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