The Diriyah Gate Development Authority intends to open a high-end destination for restaurants at the beginning of next year 2022 on an area of ​​15,000 square meters, which is 15 minutes from the center of Riyadh.

The project, which bears the name “Matal Al-Bujairi”, will include four restaurants with the highest Michelin ratings, out of twenty international restaurants, carefully selected to satisfy all the desires of visitors from inside and outside the Kingdom.

The project is an important part of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority’s ambitious plan to make Diriyah a unique historical, cultural and lifestyle destination, as the upscale dining area will feature direct views of the “Historic Turaif” site listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and a unique symbol of the Kingdom’s ancient history.

Jerry Inzerillo, CEO of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority, said: “We are very proud of our readiness to open the first area developed under the Diriyah Gate project early next year 2022, which shows the tangible progress we have made in implementing the ambitious and comprehensive 2030 vision of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince. Al-Ahed, through which we are honored to be part of the huge transformation that the Kingdom is witnessing, and as part of our efforts to develop the historic city of Diriyah in a modern form, we look forward to receiving visitors from inside the Kingdom and all over the world soon, to enjoy the experience of these restaurants in a wonderful environment.”

Jonathan Timms, President of Diriyah Developments, said, “Mattal Al Bujairi is set to become the premier destination for fine dining in the Kingdom, which is distinguished by its attractive location overlooking Wadi Hanifa and the historic Al-Turaif district, and we are pleased to welcome twelve international brands, including four Michelin-starred restaurants. In Diriyah, which will make Diriyah a destination for tourism and visits at the level of the Kingdom.

To highlight the historical importance of the city of Diriyah as a meeting place for civilizations, the restaurant area was designed according to the architectural style and traditional Najd construction methods in a way that suits movement on foot without effort, and Diriyah is expected to receive 27 million visitors annually, and the opening of “Matal Al Bujairi” will be a breakthrough in achieving This is an ambitious goal.

The list of restaurants has been carefully planned to ensure that the luxury restaurants represent the prestigious position enjoyed by the city of Diriyah, taking into consideration the Middle Eastern foods and Saudi foods in particular, in order to ensure authenticity and meet the desires of the local and international visitor.

When completed, the historic Diriyah development project will include a group of cultural, entertainment, commercial, hotel, educational, institutional and residential areas, including 38 hotels and a variety of museums.

and cultural institutions, in addition to that it will become the beating heart of local and international commercial markets.