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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.
Example 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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
There are 3 Najd village locations in the city and you need to go to the northernmost location. There are two entrances, enter to the left of the black classic car and Head upstairs to the first floor, walk to the other side of the restaurant furthest from the elevator to meet your guide.
What to expect
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.
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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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