AlUla’s Food Scene Moves Beyond the Tourist Trail
AlUla’s evolving dining scene offers more than scenic backdrops and heritage sites, blending local produce with world-class hospitality across Old Town courtyards, eco-resorts, and desert hotels.
AlUla may be known for its sandstone tombs and dramatic desert canyons, but the Saudi town is also quietly becoming a culinary destination. From open-air meals under date palms to Michelin-starred takes on muttabaq, AlUla’s food scene offers a grounded alternative to the tourist-heavy offerings seen elsewhere.
Rather than rely on spectacle, most restaurants in AlUla focus on ecology and locality. Many source ingredients from surrounding farms, private gardens, and the palm-lined oasis itself. The dining experience often takes place in restored mudbrick homes, heritage courtyards, or resorts designed to reflect the region’s architecture. The result is a dining scene shaped by memory, landscape, and intention. Here are some standout spots to check out during your next AlUla trip...
Harrat – Banyan Tree
Located inside the five-star Banyan Tree resort, Harrat offers seafood, Middle Eastern mezze, pasta, and grilled dishes in a dining room lined with handmade rugs and locally crafted ceramics. It currently holds the top spot for restaurants in AlUla on TripAdvisor.
Suhail – Old Town
AlNakheel Café – Old Town
Heart of the Oasis
Tama – Habitas AlUla
Tawlet Fayza – Old Town
Joontos – Dar Tantora
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