Saudi Arabia’s Vegan Hotspots: Exploring the Best Plant‑Based Options
Saudi Arabia’s dining scene is steadily opening up to vegan offerings, with plant‑based food becoming more visible across the Kingdom. Jeddah stands out with fully vegan anchors like Nabati and Sinless, complemented by vegan‑friendly venues such as Cleanse & Glow and Moon Shell. Riyadh, while lacking a fully vegan restaurant, continues to provide strong vegan‑friendly options through cafés and international kitchens. Beyond these major cities, Al Khobar, Medina, Mecca, and smaller centers including Tabuk, Dammam, Hofuf, and Al Qatif are introducing vegan choices through juice bars, casual cafés, and restaurants. Together, these offerings highlight a growing movement that places compassion, sustainability, and health at the heart of dining in Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi vegan chef revolutionizing her hometown Jeddah's food scene: Ola Kayal
Kayal trained at a three-Michelin-star restaurant in Europe and successfully launched Nabati, the plant-based ice cream business in Miami, Florida-USA; all before the age of 30. Now, she’s bringing her knowledge and passion for sustainability back to her hometown of Jeddah.

