Feast to remember.
Riyadh’s dining scene is pulling out all the stops this New Year’s Eve, offering an array of dazzling dinner experiences. From elegant multi-course meals at upscale restaurants to festive buffets brimming with seasonal delights, there’s something to satisfy every craving. Whether you’re looking to indulge in international flavors or savor local favorites, these celebratory dining options promise to make your New Year’s Eve both delicious and unforgettable.
So, grab your bibs and get ready for a dining experience like no other. Here are all about New Year’s Eve dinners that you need to try before you say goodbye to 2024.
New Year’s Eve Dinners in Riyadh
Akira Back
One of the newest restaurants in the city, Akira Back is preparing to welcome you and your loved ones for a fantastic New Year’s Eve dinner. The DQ restaurant will be serving an exclusive set menu, live DJ music, and welcome drinks before doing a themed countdown.
Tue Dec 31. Diplomatic Quarters, As Sahafah, @akirabackriyadh / sevenrooms.com.
A.O.K Kitchen
Looking for a sign that 2025 will be okay? Head down to A.O.K (All is Okay) Kitchen for a Golden Year celebration. The KAFD restaurant will be serving a glittering night of golden mocktails, live music, and festive flavors. The London-born eatery is home to a gluten, dairy, and refined sugar free menu that is ideal for different palates. The space is also doing a midnight countdown complete with sparklers and confetti. So, put on your novelty New Years’ glasses and prepare for the ball to drop. A.O.K Kitchen’s Golden Year reservations can be by calling 920025304.
Tue Dec 31. KAFD, Al Aqiq, @aokkitchensaudi (9200 25304).
CLAP
You will be clapping your way into 2025 after an evening at Ramla Terraza’s CLAP. The As Sahafah restaurant is promising an elegant evening of sophistication, stunning ambiance, and unforgettable moments. Reservations for the Japanese restaurant have opened and you can book your spot via sevenrooms.com for SAR580 per person.
From SAR580. Tue Dec 31, from 8pm. Ramla Terrza, As Sahafah, @clap.riyadh / sevenrooms.com.
House of Grill
No one throws parties like Gatsby but many, like House of Grill, have tried. The Fairmont Riyadh restaurant is preparing to welcome the new year with a throwback party inspired by classic lit book The Great Gatsby. The plush restaurant will be serving a whopping-five course meal throughout the night and you can enjoy it all for SAR625.
SAR625. Tue Dec 31. From 7.30pm. Fairmont Riyadh, Qurtubah, [email protected] (011 826 2629).
Il Baretto
Get ready to leave your heart in Havana. KAFD’s Il Baretto is doing a Cuban-inspired new year’s eve celebrations complete with adorable decor and a splash of romance. The Italian restaurant will be transforming into 11950’s Havana for just one night complete with old suitcases, golden palm trees, neon lights, cigars, vintage cars, and prints in vivid hues of purple, orange and olive. You and your guest will be welcomed via a dazzling walkway past two towering golden palms and neon signage, setting the tone for the night ahead. There will also be live music, a set menu, and non-alcoholic prosecco. Reservations can be made for 8pm and later while the celebrations will start from 6pm.
SAR665.27 min spend. Tue Dec 31. From 6pm. KAFD, Al Aqiq, @ilbarettosa / ilbaretto.com.
Kuuru
We cannot talk about New Year’s Eve dinners in Riyadh without mentioning Kuuru. The restaurant offers true Nikkei experience blending flavors from Peru and Japan for you to tuck into. For the new year’s soiree, the KAFD restaurant is pulling out all the stops and will offering live music and exquisite dining. Consider us sold. The celebration has limited seats available so make your Kuuru New Year’s Eve dinner reservations via [email protected]. You can also call 920035739.
Tue Dec 31. KAFD, Al Aqiq, @kuuruksa / [email protected] (920035739).
LPM
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at La Petite Maison Riyadh’s Moonlit Elegance party on Tuesday, December 31. You are encouraged to don white and silver outfits to match the festive décor, complete with a silver carpet. Enjoy live entertainment featuring DJ performances and violinist Pasha Cazan, along with a sumptuous Mediterranean set menu. Highlights include foie gras terrine, a seafood tower, Atlantic seabass, and indulgent desserts like mont blanc with blackcurrant compote. Families can opt for an early seating from 6:30pm to 8:30pm without a minimum spend, while later diners can enjoy the full experience with a SAR795 minimum spend for the set menu and beverages.
From SAR795 (minimum spend, set menu and open beverages). Tue Dec 31. 6.30pm- 8.30pm. Al Olaya, lpmrestaurants.com/riyadh.
ROKA
Prepare for an extraordinary night at ROKA Riyadh, where the festivities heat up with signature robatayaki dishes, vibrant live entertainment, and ROKA’s unmistakable energy. Starting at 9 PM, guests can choose from à la carte selections or savor tasting menus, topped off with complimentary non-alcoholic bubbles to toast the New Year at midnight.
Tue Dec 31. From 9pm. Al Sulimaniyah, rokarestaurant.com.
Sadelle’s
Get ready to say howdy to 2025 at Sadelle’s. The New York-born eatery will have you doing Elvis and Sinatra impressions by the end of its authentic American dining experience. The dinner will be followed by a fun after party that will not require prior booking if you dine at the restaurant. So put on your cowboy boots and countdown the new year at the Ar Rabi restaurant.
Tue Dec 31. Ar Rabi, @sadellesriyadh / sevenrooms.com.
Sage and Sirloin Lounge
If you want to party your way into the new year, Sage and Sirloin Lounge is the place to be. The As Sahafah eatery is offering a set menu for SAR400 and a open mocktail bar. Enjoy the flowing drinks to the lilting notes of Arabic music by Amir Al Khal. DJ Lewi will also be spinning the decks and dropping those beats low before the New Year’s countdown. Make your reservations by calling +966 559063803.
SAR400. Tue Dec 31. As Sahafah, @sageloungeksa (+966 55906380).
SUSHISAMBA
Looking for something unique this New Year’s Eve in Riyadh? SUSHISAMBA’s first-ever Saudi Sambazonia party at KAFD promises a night of excitement with live performances, DJ beats, and a fusion of Peruvian, Japanese, and Brazilian flavors. Enjoy surprises, including a saxophonist, while indulging in a SAR850 set menu. Reservations are required, so call to secure your spot for an unforgettable celebration.
From SAR850. Tue Dec 31. From 9pm-late. KAFD, Al Aqiq, sushisamba.com (011 269 5347).
Zuma
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the newly opened Zuma Riyadh with exceptional food and entertainment. Enjoy their à la carte menu featuring signature dishes, while a DJ and light show set the stage for a thrilling midnight countdown. Book your spot now for December 31, starting at 6 PM, with a minimum spend of SAR 767.62.
From 767.62. KAFD, Al Aqiq, @sushisamba.riyadh / sushisamba.com.
