"Jeddah's polished Lebanese room — book Niyyali for modern mezze and a Corniche-tower setting when the dinner has to impress."
About Niyyali
Niyyali is the Lebanese restaurant of the Shangri-La Jeddah, set inside Burj Assila on the Corniche, and it is listed in the MICHELIN Guide for the city. The kitchen, led by executive chef Ali Al Hajj, draws on Lebanon's food heritage and gives the classics a contemporary turn rather than reproducing them unchanged.
It has become one of Jeddah's reference rooms for upscale Middle Eastern dining — a mezze-and-grill format dressed for an occasion, with the Red Sea skyline as the backdrop.
The Kitchen
The signatures are the eggplant-shrimp moutabal, which folds succulent prawns into smoky grilled-aubergine puree, and a truffle hummus that lifts the everyday dip with earthy black truffle. Around them sit a full mezze table, charcoal grills and Lebanese sweets, with a serious dinner running from about SAR 250 a head before drinks.
The Room
The room is contemporary and refined, with warm tones and tower views over the Corniche — dressy enough for a celebration but comfortable for a long mezze dinner. Service follows the Shangri-La standard: attentive, unhurried and well briefed on the menu.
Best for Impressing Clients
For a dinner to impress clients or mark an anniversary, Niyyali offers MICHELIN-Guide Lebanese cooking and a five-star room on the Corniche. Compare it with Nobu Jeddah or Pampas Assila when planning a high-end Jeddah evening.
Not for
Not for a quick, casual, or budget bite — this is a hotel fine-dining room built for a long mezze dinner with prices to match, not a fast everyday meal.
Frequently Asked
Who is the chef at Niyyali, Jeddah?
Niyyali is led by executive chef Ali Al Hajj, a specialist in Lebanese cuisine with more than fifteen years of experience who gives the traditional repertoire a modern turn.
What are the signature dishes at Niyyali?
The standouts are the eggplant-shrimp moutabal, which adds prawns to a smoky grilled-aubergine puree, and the truffle hummus. They sit within a wider mezze, charcoal-grill and Lebanese-dessert menu.
Is Niyyali in the MICHELIN Guide?
Yes. Niyyali is listed in the MICHELIN Guide for Jeddah, recognising it among the city's notable restaurants, though it does not currently hold a star.
Where is Niyyali located?
Inside the Shangri-La Jeddah at Burj Assila on Corniche Road, overlooking the Red Sea waterfront.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Niyyali
Weekend and waterfront-view tables fill quickly; reserve ahead.
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Practical Information
AddressShangri-La Jeddah, Burj Assila, Corniche Road
NeighbourhoodBurj Assila, Corniche Road
CuisineLebanese
PriceFrom about SAR 250 per person
Dress CodeSmart, elegant
SeatingMain dining room and terrace
ReservationRecommended
