Dining

Enjoy healthy meals and authentic local dishes during your Hajj or Umrah pilgrimage. These are some of the best restaurants in Makkah.

Looking for a quiet place to relax and enjoy a meal with family and friends? Makkah is not only known for sacred sites. It’s also famed for superb cuisine. Whether you wish to discover local delicacies like mandi (‘dewy’ meat and rice) or dine on favorite dishes from home, the city’s food scene is sure to please all tastes.

During your pilgrimage, enjoy the opportunity to sample a world of flavors. Here is a list of exceptional Makkah restaurants and cafés near the Grand Mosque. All are wheelchair accessible, accept credit cards and have air conditioning.

Al Yasmine

This buffet restaurant at Pullman Zamzam Makkah serves Arabic, Asian and Western cuisine daily for lunch and dinner. Sample a world of flavors in a contemporary setting.

The Tea Garden

This elegant lobby lounge on the ground floor of Pullman Zamzam Makkah offers a variety of light meals, delicious pastries and refreshing beverages.

Al Majlis

At Raffles Makkah Palace, enjoy fine dining with authentic dishes from Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Turkey and Greece. For breathtaking views of the Kaaba, enjoy your meal on the terrace.

The Creamery

Beat the heat with artisanal ice cream mixed with ingredients of your choice. The family-friendly ice cream parlor in Raffles Makkah Palace is a favorite destination in the city.

Al Dira

For an unforgettable culinary experience, dine in Makkah’s first 5-star Saudi restaurant, where a spectacular buffet and sumptuous furnishings await at Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower.

The Grill

When you’re craving succulent cuts of meats served in elegant surroundings, head to Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower’s stylish steakhouse.

Aja

The flavors of Indonesia, Thailand, Japan and China come alive at this casual Makkah restaurant within Fairmont Makkah Clock Royal Tower. Feast on fresh noodles, tom yam goong and much more.

Al Ruwad

Savor personalized service in an establishment that seats over 2,000 diners. This traditional Arab eatery at Swissôtel Makkah is one of the world’s largest restaurants.

Al-Ruwad Tea Lounge

Light bites and small meals are the specialties of Swissôtel Makkah’s café, which also serves fresh fruit juices, fine teas and exclusive coffee.

Al Khairat

For relaxed ambiance and exquisite cuisine from both the Arab and Western worlds, this renowned restaurant at Swissôtel Al Maqam is a top destination for Umrah and Hajj pilgrims.