{"id":29127,"date":"2021-10-27T10:03:42","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T07:03:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/?p=29127"},"modified":"2026-03-27T23:36:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T20:36:05","slug":"three-michelin-starred-chef-jason-atherton-opens-maraya-social-restaurant-in-alula","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/three-michelin-starred-chef-jason-atherton-opens-maraya-social-restaurant-in-alula\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Michelin-Starred Chef Jason Atherton opens Maraya Social restaurant in AlUla"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

AlUla – Saudi Arabia,\u00a026 October 2021:<\/strong>\u00a0AlUla, home to Hegra, a\u00a0UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest cities in the Arabian Peninsula is set to\u00a0welcome its\u00a0first\u00a0signature fine-dining restaurant. English Chef and restaurateur\u00a0Jason Atherton, who owns and runs three Michelin star restaurants across the world, will open\u00a0Maraya Social<\/strong>\u00a0on 27 October 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The restaurant is located on the rooftop of the iconic mirrored building with 360-degree views of stunning rock-strewn valleys and canyons of the Ashar Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jason Atherton said, \u201cMy team and I are so impressed by the natural beauty, history, and culture of AlUla. I jumped at the chance to be one of the first permanent fine-dining venues in AlUla and be part of the exciting progress in the Kingdom. The beauty of the Ashar Valley, the native produce, and the iconic Maraya architecture are all the ingredients we need for what is sure to be a sought-after destination dining experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cAlUla has an amazing diversity of products unique to the region and an incredible history and culture which I am excited to explore both in the landscape and in the menu,\u201d said Chef Atherton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reflecting the architecture of Maraya and complementing the natural beautify of AlUla, the open-plan design puts comfort first featuring bespoke\u00a0furniture and soft fabric materials including silk, cotton, and rayon with colors that reflect its environment.\u00a0The restaurant offers a relaxing yet vibrant atmosphere during the day, and\u00a0at night, it will be low-lit to create an unforgettable dining experience under the bright stars.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The menu is sourced from seasonal fruits, vegetables, and locally produced ingredients and features a selection of sharing plates, served with high-quality mocktails. The menu is designed to share and create a social environment for diners.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maraya Social will be the newest addition to Jason\u2019s portfolio of international restaurants\u00a0and his\u00a0first venture into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.\u00a0The restaurant will receive reservations through the\u00a0website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n