A Saudi Restaurant, Led by Saudis
Jareed Samhan, one of the signature restaurants of Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah, proudly introduces the Saudi chefs leading its kitchen. The all-Saudi chef team reflects the restaurant’s commitment to honoring the Kingdom’s culinary heritage through the people who know it best, those who have grown up with its flavors, stories, and traditions.
The culinary team is led by Chef de Cuisine Saleh Aljabali, with Sous Chefs Abeer Aljabary and Nada Alwashmi. Chef Saleh recently completed a training program at MAD Academy in Copenhagen – an international platform focused on sustainability, leadership, and innovation in the kitchen.
“Supporting Saudi talent is a long-term priority for us at Bab Samhan,” said Fabrice Ducry, General Manager of Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah. “Chef Saleh’s experience at MAD Academy strengthens our focus on sustainable and intentional kitchen practices. These learnings, paired with the team’s deep familiarity with Saudi food, reflect how the country is evolving staying true to its heritage while embracing thoughtful progress. It’s an approach that aligns naturally with the values of Vision 2030.”
In line with Bab Samhan’s broader sustainability commitments, the restaurant emphasises local sourcing, seasonal produce and responsible kitchen practices. These efforts are part of a wider approach across the hotel, which includes energy-efficient systems, water-saving technologies and the use of traditional materials that support both environmental performance and cultural integrity. Together, these practices reflect a hospitality philosophy rooted in place, purpose and long-term responsibility.
The restaurant’s interiors reflect the same values seen in its approach to food, combining traditional Saudi design elements with natural materials, handcrafted details and a neutral palette that creates a calm and grounded setting. The space is designed to feel both familiar and refined, offering an atmosphere that supports the food without overwhelming it. On the menu, dishes such as muqalal, jareesh, matazeez and kabsa are prepared with care and attention to flavour, technique and context.
These are not reinterpretations, but authentic recipes presented with precision by a team who grew up with them – chefs who understand their significance, not just their ingredients. At Jareed Samhan, the focus is on serving real Saudi food, in a space designed to honour where it comes from and how it should be experienced.
Guests are invited to dine at Jareed Samhan and experience Saudi cuisine delivered with intention, cultural understanding and pride.
