MAKKAH – Saudi Al-Deerah restaurant is the first 5-star restaurant providing Saudi cuisines in a luxurious hotel overlooking the Holy Ka'bah. On the launching of Saudi Al-Deerah restaurant, the management of Makkah Clock Royal Tower – a Fairmont Hotel – and a number of honorary guests, directors of government administrations, businessmen and notables of the holy capital celebrated the occasion. All met at the table filled with the most famous Saudi dishes in an atmosphere reflecting the local nature and amid deep-rooted Arab hospitality. The idea of opening the Saudi Al-Deerah restaurant that overlooks the Holy Ka'bah and Makkah from a height of 250 meters comes in response to the request of the guests and visitors of the holy capital who always look for local dishes and recipes inherited from different regions of the Kingdom. At the same time, they look for exceptional hospitality services to know the nature of the country and its local culture in aspects of cooking and hospitality. For this reason, a team of Saudi cooks prepared a wide variety of dishes from different cities and regions of the Kingdom. The dishes included Al-Mandi and Al-Madhbi that come from the southern region. Hijazi dishes included Al-Saleeg and Al-Dibyazah sweet. Saudi Al-Deerah restaurant also provides Al-Margoog, Al-Hinaini, Al-Jareesh and Al-Mathlouthah that come from the central region of the Kingdom including Riyadh. The restaurant provides a variety of rice dishes like Kabsah, Bukhari, Biryani and Al-Sayyadiyah. The Saudi hospitality services team provides an atmosphere of deep-rooted Saudi and Arab hospitality. They welcome the guests with “Ahlan Wa Sahlan to Al-Deerah Restaurant” in a Saudi accent giving a special feeling of generosity. The manager of Makkah Clock Royal Tower, a Fairmont Hotel, Abdulaziz Eid, said: “Today we are proud to inaugurate a national tourist landmark that reflects to the world Saudi hospitality, which is considered to be an important part of the culture of this country.” Eid said Saudi Al-Deerah restaurant is a qualitative change in the Saudi cuisine that can compete with all international cuisines. Therefore, the management was keen to create the national impression in all the details including the working team, the ingredients of the food and local recipes so as to grant the guests an unparalleled Saudi experience. Saudi Al-Deerah restaurant is the highest in Makkah and has a capacity for 415 guests in spacious seating areas, which provide various options for individuals and families.