Interactive Saudi Cuisine and Cultural Experience

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Celebration of Saudi is the perfect introduction to Saudi Arabia, offering guests a fun and interactive tour of the kingdom's gastronomic highlights while showcasing the kingdom’s cultural heritage with hands-on activities designed to entertain as well as educate. From learning how to fit your own Shemagh or Hama (Arabic jewelry) to blending your own Medina spice blend and infusing smoked water, Celebration of Saudi is not just a feast, it’s everything the first-time visitor needs to experience.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Unusual dietary restrictions may be difficult to accommodate

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Multiple dishes across multiple courses, including a huge sit down feast, starters and dessert.

Soda/Pop

Coffee and/or Tea

What To Expect

Begin the evening by engaging in a lesson on how to dress in the traditional Saudi shemagh and jewelry (hama) before taking a seat with your fellow diners. Next, learn about the ancient spice routes and put your sense of smell to the test, in a spice identification game and learn how to blend Saudi Arabia’s #1 spice mix to use on your food and take as a souvenir. Watch the ancient techniques of preparing traditional smoke-infused water from the south of the kingdom before learning the steps required to make traditional Arabic coffee. What follows is a sumptuous, multi-dish Najd regional feast that is sure to delight your tastebuds and fill your stomach, with the history and origins of each dish explained, with a lesson in Saudi dining etiquette. To finish enjoy a tasting of some of the award-winning honeys of the Aseer region, before choosing your favorite to enjoy with dessert, ending with a traditional tea and incense class before heading home.

Sample Menu

main

Jareesh

A centuries-old combination of coarse wheat and meat

main

Margoog

A hearty meat and vegetable stew seasoned with various spices and dried limes.

main

Gursan

Paper-thin sheets of bread atop meat and vegetables in a broth, until the bread pieces soak up all of the flavorful juices.

dessert

Sweet Sabeeb

Small whole wheat pancakes that have been dipped in honey and butter.

dessert

Qishd

Seedless whole dates sauteed in flour and butter to create a sweet and delicious dessert.

starter

Sambosas

A fried pastry filled with a savory filling.

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Interactive Saudi Cuisine and Cultural Experience

Reviews

4.98

113 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

111

It is a phantastic...
z72t8n7fmx,
Nov 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
It is a phantastic experience combining Saudi cultural elements with food. A very pleasant way to learn about Saudi Arabia. Souliman, our guide, has been extremely good in guiding us through the culture and telling the associated stories. This is pleasant must for everyone who can spare 3 hours and wishes to learn about Saudi culture.
A marvelous introduction to Saudi culture and food,
WILFRIED E,
Nov 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This has been a great and fun introduction to Saudi culture and some context. Soulayman has been a great guide for guiding us through this introduction. It is to be recommended for everyone who is interested in Saudi Arabia.
Fun evening and a great culinary experience at the same time
Alex Sc525,
Sep 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience. What a fantastic way to enjoy Saudi hospitality and great food. We learned a lot and very much enjoyed the interactive evening, with a big thank you to our awesome host Suliman who was lots of fun to be around with, very knowleadgable and kind. He perfectly embodies the Saudi spirit.
Once in a lifetime local immersion experience !
M4227VJnickc,
Aug 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were on a business trip from America and local friends took us here - it was truly amazing ! Once in a lifetime experience to immerse yourself in local Saudi culture ! so thankful to have experienced this and definitely recommending to all my worldwide friends . Such a great host and explanation of local culture . Will never forget rest of our lives ! - Nick, Brian, Anthony , Joe :)
Deep dive in Saudi tradition
D4109IIgiovannac,
Aug 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Suliman was an incredible Amphitryon of all this incredible Saudi experience. It’s a must to understand the Saudi tradition
Definitely a celebration of learning about Saudi!
Stay13711327331,
Aug 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an absolutely amazing experience. Suliman was friendly, engaging, patient, and knowledgable. We felt comfortable asking questions, which I loved. I learned a ton. The tour provided a wide variety of experiences and the food was so delicious that I didn’t want to stop eating! We can’t wait to do another tour!
Best Tour Ever!
Seaside819268,
Aug 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Suliman was awesome! Seriously one of the best tours I’ve ever had (I travel a lot). Very personable and informative. He will give you true Saudi culture and is very open about things. You will have a blast!
Amazing
154mansoura,
Jul 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience The activity nice and Beautiful The tour guide was amazing as well The food so delicious specially kabsa
Great experience. Recommend
Matt V,
Jul 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Definitely recommend. Fantastic hospitality and our guide Suliman was very knowledgeable. Food was delicious!
Saudi fun night
B7201ZJangiel,
Jul 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thank you so much for a wonderful experience. Fantastic food, activities, stories, and location. Thank you Sulaiman for your hospitality. Highlights: blue tea, spice mixing, food, hospitality. I look forward to joining other Dunes and Dates tours.