BAHRAIN
CUT by Wolfgang Puck
Fine dining steakhouse featuring premium
Wagyu and USDA Prime cuts.
@cutbahrain
Lyra
Modern Mediterranean restaurant delivering
elegant plates, stylish ambience, cosmopolitan
energy and social dining.
@lyra.bh
Rasoi by Vineet
Indian fine dining by Michelin-starred
chef Vineet Bhatia, blending tradition with
contemporary technique.
@rasoi.bh
SUSHISAMBA
A dramatic rooftop venue combining
Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian flavors, bold
design and sweeping skyline views.
@sushisambabahrain
EGYPT
Kazoku
Contemporary Japanese dining by Baky
Hospitality Group in central Cairo.
@kazokuegypt
Khufu’s Giza
Elevated Egyptian cuisine beside the Pyramids
with heritage storytelling and refined
technique.
@khufusrestaurant
Reif Kushiyaki Cairo
Japanese yakitori concept driven by fire
technique, bold flavors, chef personality and
casual confidence.
@reifkushiyakicairo
Sachi Cairo
Contemporary fine dining combining global
techniques, premium ingredients, elegant
interiors and refined celebratory service.
sachirestaurant.com
Zooba Zamalek
Street food-inspired Egyptian classics
celebrating nostalgia, bold seasoning,
affordability, fast service and everyday flavors.
@zooba
JORDAN
Alee
Modern Levantine restaurant offering playful
textures and engaging flavors in varied dishes.
@aleebyali
Daimeh
Eatery offering traditional and modern cuisine
served with homemade sourdough bread.
@daimeheatery
Dara Dining by Sara Aqel
Seasonal Mediterranean restaurant in a
restored Amman villa with regional wines and
local produce.
@dara.dining
Fakhreldin
Elevated Levantine cuisine served within an
elegant traditional Arabian home.
fakhreldin.com
Ren Chai
Fine-dining Chinese restaurant offering
Cantonese specialties and Szechwan delicacies.
renchai.com
Shams El Balad
Farm-driven restaurant celebrating local
ingredients, ethical sourcing, modern
Jordanian cooking and community spirit.
@shamselbalad
KUWAIT
Burger Boutique
Casual burger restaurant specializing in
burgers made with organic, grass-fed beef.
burgerboutique.com
Cantina
Contemporary Latin-inspired restaurant
offering bold flavors, vibrant atmosphere,
social energy and casual sophistication.
@cantinakw
Dar Hamad
Casual restaurant serving local Kuwaiti
gourmet cuisine in a relaxed, unpretentious
setting.
facebook.com/DarHamadKw
Matbakhi
Modern Kuwaiti restaurant honoring local
recipes, contemporary presentation, cultural
pride and national identity.
@matbakhi
San Opera JACC
Classic Italian comfort food in a cozy setting at
Avenues Mall, Kuwait.
@san.ristorante
QATAR
Alba
Italian restaurant celebrating Piedmont flavors
and rare truffles within Katara Towers.
@albabyraffles
GAIA
Greek restaurant blending sunlit Mediterranean
simplicity with high-end hospitality in a
glamorous atmosphere.
@gaia__doha
Idam
Michelin-starred dining blending Arabic heritage
with French technique in an iconic setting.
@idambyalainducasse
Jamavar
Indian fine dining featuring heritage recipes and
polished presentation in a luxurious setting.
@jamavardoha
Nobu Doha
Global Japanese Peruvian concept set on a
private island with ocean views.
@nobudoha
SAUDI ARABIA
Areesh Al-Nakheel
Traditional Hijazi and Saudi restaurant within
an ancient farm in historic Diriyah.
@diriyahseason.sa
Aseeb
Traditional restaurant serving authentic Saudi
dishes from the Najd region.
@aseeb.najd
Café Boulud
French restaurant by Chef Daniel Boulud
offering seasonal classics and modern
creations.
@cafebouludriy
Hōchō
Japanese-inspired fine dining restaurant with
private dining and artisanal beverages.
@hocho.sa
Kuuru
Peruvian Japanese fusion restaurant
combining vibrant flavors with culinary
precision.
@kuuru.sa
Marble
Contemporary grill-focused restaurant
offering premium meats with precise
execution in a contemporary setting.
@marblerestaurant
Myazu
Luxury Japanese restaurant showcasing sushi
techniques with premium ingredients in an
upscale setting.
@myazusa
UAE
11 Woodfire
Wood-fired contemporary cuisine highlighting
smoked premium ingredients and disciplined
technique in minimalist interiors.
@11woodfire
Girl and the Goose
Social dining restaurant blending food,
conversation and culture in Dubai.
@girl.and.the.goose
LPM
Refined French Mediterranean dining offering
timeless menu favorites in a vibrant setting.
@lpmrestaurants
Orfali Bros
Family-led restaurant presenting a
contemporary expression of Middle Eastern
cuisine.
@orfalibros
Trèsind Studio
Indian tasting menus offered with a spice
narrative presentation and fine dining theatrics.
@tresindstudio
About author
Rita Ghantous
Rita Ghantous is a hospitality aficionado and a passionate writer with over 9 years’ experience in journalism and 5 years experience in the hospitality sector. Her passion for the performance arts and writing, started early. At 10 years old she was praised for her solo performance of the Beatles song “All My Love” accompanied by a guitarist, and was approached by a French talent scout during her school play. However, her love for writing was stronger. Fresh out of school, she became a freelance journalist for Noun Magazine and was awarded the Silver Award Cup for Outstanding Poetry, by The International Library of Poetry (Washington DC). She studied Business Management and earned a Masters degree from Saint Joseph University (USJ), her thesis was published in the Proche-Orient, Études en Management book. She then pursued a career in the hospitality industry but didn’t give up writing, that is why she launched the Four Points by Sheraton Le Verdun Newsletter. Her love for the industry and journalism led her to Hospitality Services - the organizers of the HORECA trade show in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan, as well as Salon Du Chocolat, Beirut Cooking Festival, Whisky Live and other regional shows. She is currently the Publications Executive of Hospitality News Middle East, Taste & Flavors and Lebanon Traveler. It is with ultimate devotion for her magazines that she demonstrates her hospitality savoir-faire.
