LUXURY Riyadh property Al Faisaliah Hotel has received the ultimate accolade in recognition of its imaginative dining concepts. The award for ‘Favorite Hotel for Dining’ was voted for by the discerning readers of the prestigious travel magazine, Condé Nast Traveller Middle East.
Fighting off competition from Four Seasons Resort at Jumeirah Beach, Dubai and Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara, Al Faisaliah’s recent award reflects its commitment to its unparalleled food and beverage offering. The property showcases seven outlets, each offering its own distinct culinary experience. The Globe is a one of a kind restaurant in Riyadh, located in the spectacular golden sphere that tops Al Faisaliah Tower, the destination dining sensation offers a unique perspective of the Kingdom›s first city accompanied by delicious modern European cuisine. The ultra-fashionable La Cucina, is the finest and most stylish Italian restaurant in Riyadh, combining innovative, modern Italian cuisine with fine ingredients to create a memorable and authentic dining experience.
Receiving the award on behalf of Al Faisaliah Hotel, General Manager Alexander Blair said: “I am incredibly humbled to be receiving this award on behalf of Al Faisaliah Hotel. An award such as this, voted for by the readers of Condé Nast Traveller, is extremely valuable and a symbol of recognition that myself, the team and our owners will take great pride in. We are constantly exploring new ways to deliver superior dining experiences to our guests and together with our internationally acclaimed Food and Beverage team, we are continuing to evolve our concepts to meet the expectations of the dynamic dining market in the capital. As part of our ambitious refurbishment program, world renowned design house Super Potato is working its artistic magic on the space formerly occupied by La Brasserie to create a unique concept featuring seven live cooking stations, which we look forward to unveiling later next year.”
Al Faisaliah Hotel is not alone with its commitment to gastronomy. Parent company, Al Khozama Management Company has long been considered at the forefront of aThe group recently announced a partnership with Hakkasan Group whereby they will introduce five new dining venues to the Kingdom by 2018, including Michelin-starred Yauatcha and Hakkasan, as well as Japanese restaurant Sato No Hana, straight from London’s Mayfair.
Also considered a leading light for corporate travel, Al Faisaliah Hotel was shortlisted for ‘Favorite Hotel for Business Travel’ at the same event. Offering the epitome of luxury through personalized, stimulating and authentic experiences, Al Faisaliah Hotel provides a peaceful sanctuary for leisure and business travellers alike, complemented by award-winning service, decadent dining and 24-hour private butlers. — SG
