Dual View : Al-ʿUla, how can a Saudi culinary identity be developed within a fast-growing tourist destination?
Dual View : Al-ʿUla, how can a Saudi culinary identity be developed within a fast-growing tourist destination?
Oct 1, 2025
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4:00 PM - 4:35 PM
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Sirha Food Forum
As Al-ʿUla rises as a major international tourist destination, gastronomy is becoming a strategic lever for influence. The question arises as to the place given to Saudi chefs in a scene dominated by foreign influences. How can an authentic and local gastronomic offer be built? What roles can institutions, producers, and chefs play in developing a strong culinary identity that reflects the region?
