Experience
Cooking a traditional dish from the start, then sitting down and eating it with the people who showed you how.
Experience overview
In a family kitchen you prepare a traditional Saudi dish from start to finish with a local host, then sit down together to eat it with Arabic coffee and dates.
Highlights
Itinerary
Times are approximate. The dish you cook depends on the season and what your group would like to learn.
0:00
Your driver collects you from your hotel for the drive to your host's home.
0:25
Coffee and dates, then an introduction to the spices and ingredients of the dish you will cook.
0:50
Prepare a traditional dish such as kabsa or saleeg step by step, with your host alongside.
2:30
Sit down on the floor majlis to share the meal with your host's family.
3:30
The drive back to central Madinah, with the recipe to take home.
Practical information
Cooking takes place in a family kitchen with a host who speaks Arabic and English. Tell us about allergies and dietary needs when you book.
Gallery
The dishes, the spices and the shared meal at the end.
Transport
Transfers are private and air-conditioned, with a licensed driver. The vehicle you choose sets the size of your group.
Comfortable option for individuals, couples, or small private groups.
Spacious and comfortable for families or small groups needing extra room.
Ideal for families and medium-sized groups with comfortable seating and easy access.
FAQs
Short answers to what guests ask most before booking the Traditional Saudi Cooking Experience.
Contact us as early as you can. We will move your booking where availability allows, and confirm the guide again if the guide changes.
Yes. See the Cancellation Policy for the current terms and how to request a cancellation.
Madinah tours run in most conditions. If a route is genuinely unsafe we will contact you to move the tour or adjust it.
Usually kabsa or saleeg, with a salad and dessert. Tell us if your group would prefer a particular dish.
Yes. Tell us when you book and your host will adapt the dish.
No. Your host guides every step, and everyone gets a task suited to them.
Both are available. Tell us your preference when you book, especially for women-only groups.
SAR 1,495
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