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Global bubble tea market grows steadily in 2026 as Gulf demand accelerates

The global bubble tea market keeps growing in 2026 as chains open their first Gulf and Levant stores, a trend with clear implications for Riyadh drinkers.

Al Hamra Cafes in Riyadh: A Guide to the City's Family District

A guide to Al Hamra cafes in Riyadh, a family district in the northeast where neighborhood spots hold steady as the city's wider dining scene chases fast trends.

Riyadh's Summer Heat Puts Hydration Back on the Daily Checklist

Riyadh highs are running near 43C with humidity as low as 11 percent this week, and Saudi health guidance on steady hydration is worth a second look.

SFDA caffeine labeling rules, one year on: what Riyadh cafes must show

One year after SFDA's caffeine disclosure rule took effect, Riyadh cafes and tea shops must list caffeine content on every menu, physical, digital, or via delivery apps.

Saudi Vision 2030 hospitality sector shows growth as phase three begins

New GASTAT data and a Ministry of Tourism training program mark the opening months of Vision 2030's final phase for Saudi Arabia's hospitality sector.

Riyadh boulevard dining scene grows as new destinations open

Boulevard Riyadh City's dining streets keep growing, with Boulevard Flowers adding 40 restaurants this spring as Riyadh's wider food scene expands.