Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) reaffirmed on day two of the ongoing Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai that its premier dining destination Bujairi Terrace will open later this year.

Located just minutes from the centre of Saudi Arabia’s capital city of Riyadh and with uninterrupted views of the Unesco World Heritage Site At-Turaif, Bujairi Terrace is well positioned to be the region’s new dining hot-spot.

It will feature 21 brands ranging from international fine dining to authentic Saudi cuisine and a range of seasonal pop-ups, including four Michelin-starred restaurants Bruno, Tatel, Hakkasan and Long Chim.

The 15,000-sq-m dining destination will champion local culinary stars in the Kingdom, offering the perfect platform to showcase their cuisine and revealing Saudi’s culinary talent to the world.

Guests will dine in restaurants designed in traditional Najdi style architecture, surrounded by the natural beauty of Wadi Hanifah and breathtaking views of At-Turaif.

At-Turaif stands at the centre of Diriyah, a magnificent collection of beautifully preserved mud-brick palaces which was the first capital of Saudi Arabia. Imbued with Saudi Arabia’s national history and identity and the first centre of authority of the Al Saud dynasty, At-Turaif was a defining cultural influence on the broader Arabian Peninsula, making it the Kingdom’s most important heritage site.

Bujairi Terrace forms part of DGDA’s $50.6 billion masterplan that will transform Diriyah into one of the world’s most exciting cultural tourist destinations. Hospitality, commercial, retail and nature offerings will both leverage and elevate the exceptionally distinctive character and cultural importance of the area and support DGDA’s overall mission to share, protect and celebrate Saudi Arabia’s national heritage.

It is anticipated that the development will add $7.2 billion to the Kingdom’s GDP, provide 55,000 job opportunities and attract 27 million visitors annually.  

Jerry Inzerillo, Group CEO, DGDA, stated: “We are excited to welcome the world to Diriyah; demonstrating the aspirations and progress of Vision 2030 set forth by His Royal Highness Mohammed Bin Salman. As part of our mandate to create a world-class lifestyle destinations in Saudi Arabia, Bujairi Terrace exemplifies the excellence of Saudi cuisine and culinary talent, and invites visitors locally, regionally and globally to experience Saudi culture through its cuisine and warm hospitality.”

Diriyah is set to become Saudi Arabia’s foremost historical, cultural and lifestyle destination. As part of the Kingdom’s 2030 Vision, 14 sq km of Diriyah will be transformed into one of the world’s foremost historic tourism destinations – TradeArabia News Service