Gourmet food business Bateel International has opened Café Bateel in the retail and residential Olaya district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The new venue is the largest café in the global Bateel portfolio, covering almost 9,000ft2 and seating up to 350 guests.
The café also features a rooftop terrace and will serve up breakfast lunch and dinner.
Café Bateel general manager Spencer Ayers commented: “We are proud to introduce Café Bateel Olaya, to the residents in Riyadh.
“Our team has travelled around the world for the finest ingredients and we are looking forward to introducing exceptional ‘Mediterranean fare, curated by Bateel’ to food connoisseurs in the city.
“The café showcases a fabulous new and luxurious design, well-suited for hosting grand occasions, such as weddings and other high-profile gatherings.”
The new outlet marks the second Café Bateel opening in Riyadh, with the first located nearby on Tahlia Street.
Bateel International managing director Dr. Ata Atmar added: “This expansion in Riyadh marks the start of an important year of growth for Bateel, which in 2016 will be celebrating an impressive 25 years since the launch of its first boutique.”
