Saudi Arabia’s food and beverage sector is projected to reach SAR 218.6 billion (USD 58.3 billion) by 2033. Statistics from a local dining startup reveal the Kingdom’s restaurant/cafe landscape expanded considerably amid changing consumer habits and tourism growth. The number of premium dining establishments nationwide is estimated at 1,200, while cafés and coffee shops grew to around 12,500. Restaurants/cafes accounted for 29% of all point-of-sale transactions in Q1 2025, equivalent to SAR 99 billion (USD 26.4 billion).
Saudi Arabia Dining Landscape Is Reshaping Food & Beverage Sector
Saudi Arabia’s dining landscape is undergoing significant expansion as Saudi Vision 2030 reshapes the Kingdom’s tourism, hospitality and consumer sectors. The combination of changing domestic dining habits and a young, digitally engaged population is increasing demand across restaurants and cafes. In addition, increased domestic and international tourism is a major driver of the Kingdom’s restaurant and café economy. Vision 2030 aims to double tourism’s contribution to GDP from 5% to 10% by 2030. Saudi Arabia welcomed 122 million visitors in 2025, generating approximately SAR 300 billion (USD 80 billion) in tourism spending.
Saudi Ministry Tourism Unveils Unified Tourism Services Platform
In associated news the Saudi Ministry of Tourism recently unveiled the ‘Unified Tourism Services Platform’. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy which underscore its commitment to enhancing user experiences in the tourism sector. The ‘Unified Tourism Services Platform’ is designed to become the premier digital destination for tourism services by unifying access for investors, tourism professionals and sector employees.
The ‘Unified Tourism Services Platform’ will offer a range of services to support digital integration across the tourism ecosystem in collaboration with various stakeholders. Furthermore, it offers a unified services option including tourism licensing, compliance, investment, training, and development. Additionally, it incorporates Tourism X, which offers an AI-powered smart experience to facilitate access to services and answer user inquiries.
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