Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: The Saudi Culinary Arts Commission, in partnership with the MICHELIN Guide, announced the arrival of the MICHELIN Guide to Saudi Arabia to elevate the quality of dining experiences and enhance exceptional and innovative culinary journeys for food lovers from around the world.

This new selection will focus on the bustling cities of Riyadh and Jeddah, with plans to explore the diverse regions of the Kingdom, including Khobar and AlUla, the fine dining excellence guide revealed in a statement today.

The MICHELIN Guide in Saudi Arabia will uncover the best dining scenes in the Kingdom, showcasing talented chefs and teams who embody passion, creativity, and respect for local culinary traditions.

Commenting on this milestone, Mayada Badr, CEO of the Saudi Culinary Arts Commission, said: “Our collaboration with the Michelin Guide marks an important milestone in celebrating the unique and diverse culinary scene of Saudi Arabia. It shines a light on the creativity and excellence of our chefs and restaurants, and invites the world to discover the distinct flavors and experiences the Kingdom has to offer.”

For his part, Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guide, stated: “These past few years, our Michelin inspectors have been keeping a watchful eye on The Kingdom’s culinary progression and continue to relish the wonderful spectrum that this fast-developing country has to offer.”

One Michelin star is awarded to restaurants for “high-quality cooking that is worth a stop,” two stars for “excellent cooking that is worth a detour,” and three stars for “exceptional cuisine that is worth a special journey.” Alongside the coveted star ratings, the selection also includes the popular Bib Gourmand category, a distinction awarded to restaurants that provide good quality food at a moderate price.