Niyyali

Niyyali is a Michelin Selected Lebanese restaurant inside Shangri-La Jeddah on Corniche Road in the Ash Shati district, on Jeddah's north Corniche in Saudi Arabia. It serves Lebanese cooking in a resort-hotel setting with outdoor terrace dining over the Red Sea, a combination that makes it one of the city's more atmospheric places to eat in the cooler months. The menu follows the classic Lebanese pattern: a spread of cold and hot mezze, followed by charcoal grills. Mezze are meant to be shared and tend to arrive in waves, while the grills of marinated meats serve as the centrepiece of the main course. The restaurant sits in the Michelin three-dollar band, with a meal typically costing about SAR 250-400 (roughly $67-107) per person, which reflects the hotel location and the sea view. The dining room and terrace have a polished, social mood suited to long dinners, celebrations and gatherings with family or friends. Noise levels are moderate indoors and softer on the terrace, and dress is smart-casual, with modest clothing the norm in Saudi Arabia. Alcohol is not served in the kingdom, so the beverage side relies on mocktails, fresh juices, Lebanese-style soft drinks, tea and coffee. Dinner service is typical, though opening hours are not published and should be confirmed. The Michelin Guide does not take reservations itself, so visitors are advised to ask via the hotel switchboard or the restaurant's Instagram account. Booking ahead is wise for terrace tables, which are in demand on pleasant evenings, and for Thursday and Friday nights when the Corniche is at its busiest. Because the restaurant is inside a hotel, access may involve passing through the hotel entrance, which is a convenient arrangement for guests but worth allowing time for as a visitor. Those wanting the full effect usually book a terrace table at sunset and plan a leisurely meal.