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Riyadh — Est. 2018

Where Tradition
Meets Excellence

حيث يلتقي التراث بالرقي

An immersive journey through the finest flavors of Arabia — crafted for those who seek more than a meal.

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Our Story — قصتنا

Born from the Soul of Arabia

مستوحى من أعماق التراث العربي

Al Nakheel was born from a singular vision — to create a sanctuary where the art of Arabic hospitality is elevated to its purest form. Every detail, from the hand-carved archways to the spice-laden air, tells a story rooted in centuries of culinary heritage.

Our kitchen breathes the ancient techniques of the Levant, Najd, and the Gulf, reimagined by hands that have spent decades perfecting the balance between tradition and innovation.

Authentic regional recipes passed through generations
Premium locally-sourced halal ingredients
Private dining rooms for families & events
Valet parking — open 7 days a week
The Artisan — الفنان

Passion Plated with Mastery

Chef Khalid Al-Rashidi
Executive Chef — 22 Years of Culinary Excellence

Trained across the finest kitchens of Beirut, Istanbul and Dubai, Chef Khalid brings a rare command of both classical Arabic techniques and modern culinary philosophy.

Every spice blend is ground in-house each morning. Every sauce is built from scratch. This is cooking as it was meant to be.

Best Arabic Restaurant Riyadh 2023
Gulf Hospitality Award 2022
Michelin Recommended 2024
From Our Kitchen من مطبخنا

Every Dish, a Story

Signature Mezze Platter
طبق المقبلات المميز
Lamb Kofta Skewers
أسياخ كفتة الخروف
Hand-rolled premium lamb with house seven-spice blend, charcoal-grilled to perfection.
95 SAR
Saffron Rice
أرز الزعفران
Iranian saffron basmati with toasted almonds, rose petals and cardamom.
42 SAR
Creamy Hummus
حمص كريمي
Stone-ground chickpeas with tahini, lemon and premium olive oil.
48 SAR
Join Us — انضم إلينا احجز طاولتك الآن

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An evening at Al Nakheel is more than dinner.
Book your table and let us take care of everything else.

Guest Voices آراء ضيوفنا

What Our Guests Say

★★★★★

The Ouzi here is unlike anything I've had before. The lamb melted on the tongue. The ambiance alone is worth the visit.

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Fahad Al-Otaibi
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
★★★★★

We celebrated our anniversary here and they made it unforgettable. The Knafeh arrived with a candle. Five stars is not enough.

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Layla & Omar Mansour
Dubai, UAE
★★★★★

As someone who travels the Gulf for food, Al Nakheel stands in a category of its own. Chef Khalid's lamb chops are the finest I've eaten.

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Ahmad Al-Hamdan
Kuwait City, Kuwait