The FACT Dining Awards Riyadh will take place on 25 November 2026.
Having spent the last decade dining across Saudi Arabia, FACT Magazine is thrilled to announce the return of the FACT Dining Awards Riyadh, which celebrates the exceptional culinary talent, innovation, and diversity that define the capital’s dining scene.
The winners of the fourth FACT Dining Awards Riyadh will be revealed during an invite-only ceremony at JW Marriott Riyadh on Wednesday, 25 November 2025. During the evening, FACT will present 43 awards across 22 categories, covering more than 200 nominees. Eligible nominees will be contacted with details regarding the exclusive event.
The FACT Dining Awards Riyadh is a celebration of Saudi Arabia’s vibrant food and beverage scene. Winners are chosen based on public votes and critics’ opinions. Each category features two awards: BEST and FAVOURITE. The BEST is the critic’s choice, decided by the FACT editorial team and an independent panel of industry experts, whilst the FAVOURITE is determined through an online public vote.
The list of awards:
- Casual Dining
- Breakfast
- Cafè
- Afternoon Tea
- Outdoor Dining
- International
- The Americas
- Pan Asian
- Middle Eastern & North African
- Steakhouse
- Indian
- Italian
- French
- European
- Japanese
- Homegrown/Saudi Cuisine
- AlUla
- The Red Sea
- Al Khobar & The Eastern Province
- Jeddah
- Newcomer
- Restaurant Of The Year 2026
The public vote runs until 6 November 2026. You can cast your vote here, and we encourage you to choose your favourite restaurant across the Kingdom.
Initially launched in 2009, the FACT Dining Awards aims to bring greater legitimacy and authenticity to the recognition of excellence in the dining industry and empower the public to voice who is most deserving.
The FACT Dining Awards Riyadh 2026 are part of a wider initiative by FACT Magazine FZ LLC, with popular dining awards taking place in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, London and soon Singapore.
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