Saudi Arabia is highly known for its traditional foods that invite numerous tourists, and symbolize its generosity, hospitality and richness of its history. Traditional foods of Saudi Arabia are now mixed with modern recipes and spices to enhance their taste and health significance. Now these famous, delicious and appetizing dishes are openly served across Saudi Arabia. All visitors are enjoying delightful, flavorful and delicious foods served in large communal platters for sharing. These top foods symbolize the roots and ancient cultural significance of Saudi Arabia. Many traditional dishes cooked on a slow flame using imported spices are served in festivals and celebrations on different occasions.

There are several dishes for the travelers who visit Saudi Arabia to perform the religious obligations, including the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage. Pilgrims can book Umrah Packages All Inclusive from UK our reliable Umrah Travel Agency that includes all Umrah services including hotels, two-way flights, transportation within cities, meals in hotels, and guided Ziyarat tours. We try to add a variety of cuisines and preferred foods in these packages so pilgrims can also

Experience the Traditional Foods of Saudi Arabia:

1. Kabsa: It is a national dish of Saudi Arabia consisting of fragrant rice and a meat dish. It holds a high status among other dishes and is regarded as the national dish for culinary heritage and culinary identity. A shared large platter symbolizes unity and togetherness so many people can eat together. The serving method of this dish reflects the cultural roots of Saudi Arabia and welcomes more tourists to explore its yummy taste. The National Pride dish is typically served to encourage communal eating and build a strong bond among friends and family.

2. Mandi: Meat is cooked on a slow flame in an underground oven and served with tender boiled rice that enhances the taste of the dish. It is served on traditional celebrations that represent hospitality and Saudi Tradition. Tender meat, fragrant spices, and good quality rice are used to serve this dish to tourists. They really enjoy the unique flavor of this dish. The smoky and juicy flavor of meat provides an aromatic meal experience for tourists.

There are several Umrah pilgrims that are travelling in Ramadan to perform the Umrah pilgrimage. They book Umrah Packages 2026 from UK with a trustworthy Umrah Travel Agency, which offers Umrah packages with full Umrah services including Sahoor and Iftar meals. Mandi is also one of the favorite dishes in Iftar time during Ramadan.

3. Shawarma: Thin slices of spicy meat are cooked in a rotating oven and served in the form of a wrap to locals and tourists with garlic sauce and pickles. It holds high cultural and culinary importance in Saudi Arabia. It is very popular as street food for quick recipes and easy to cook and serve to customers.

4. Sambusa: It is a crispy Triangular pastry made of a mixture of meat, different vegetables and boiled lentils. The local street sellers serve it with unique spices in the form of thin wrappers. There are different types of Sambusa depending on the choice of customers like Cheese Sambusa, Vegetable Sambusa, and Lentil Sambusa.

5. Murtabak: It is a very popular street food with stuffed Savory flatbread. Minced meat, onions, and eggs are used to prepare this dish. It is wrapped in thin, stretchy dough and then fried in oil to get a crispy appearance. It is a highly preferred dish famous in Saudi Arabia with a variety of types including cheese Murtabak, Vegetarian Murtabak, and Sweet Murtabak. 

6. Mugalgal: It is a traditional dish of Saudi Arabia which is made up of small cubes of meat (lamb and beef), tomatoes, onions and garlic. Cumin, black pepper, turmeric, cardamom and cinnamon are essential ingredients of this dish.

7. Saleeg: It is a creamy rich dish that is made up of milk, ghee, butter, and chicken broth. Mostly it is served with roasted or grilled chicken. Whole milk is used for creaminess in the saleeg whereas yoghurt, and some other ingredients are also added including garlic and saffron are also used for good flavor in the dish.  

8. Hassawi Rice: It is a traditionally served dish with a unique variety of red and dark brown rice. It is cooked using meat, lentils, and vegetables. Long grains of rice produced on the fertile land and traditional agricultural land are widely accepted in Saudi Arabia as a delicious dish. The flavor of delicious gives mild and slightly nutty flavor.

9. Jareesh: It is a porridge-like dish.  A creamy, porridge-like texture is made by using coarsely ground wheat. Meat is used to add more flavor whereas yoghurt/buttermilk is used to add creaminess to the dish.

10. Falafel: Chickpea balls are fried so that keeping outside is crunchy and the inside is soft and tender. Falafel is served with spicy sauce. It is an extremely popular street food and staple food across the Saudi Arabia. Several herbs, spices, and favorite beans are used to make traditionally accepted food.