Dining inside grounded planes offers an elegant and unique setting for the guests to enjoy their meals.
Keeping in view the Saudi Vison 2030 plan, the Saudia Arabia’s national carrier Saudi Arabian Airline is collaborating with the General Entertainment Authority (GeA) of Saudia Arabia to construct the ‘BLVD Runway’. BLCD Runway will be the newest addition to the tourist attractions in KSA offering stationary experiences across five grounded planes, including dining in. So if you are travelling there with your Umrah Packages after completion of holy pilgrimage or coming to the region on a visit visa, you must experience the dine inside the grounded panes in Saudia Arabia.
Here’s what it has to offer.
A unique dining experience
Dining inside grounded planes offers an elegant and unique setting for the guests to enjoy their meals. These planes, once operational as commercial aircrafts, are now sophisticated dining rooms that blend modern luxury with a touch of nostalgia.
The aircraft experience
When you arrive here, you will see planes restored beautifully and renovated to best match their classic exteriors with additional enhancements to their interior for a comfortable dining experience in a unique setting.
Interior design
The interiors remain elegantly furnished with lavish things while keeping some original features of the aircrafts intact as well like overhead compartments and seat configurations. Contemporary furniture, ambient lighting, and comfortable seating. You can get it all in this plane dining setting by choosing Cheap Umrah Packages by trusted Islamic Travel agency in UK.
Seating arrangements
Dining inside the Grounded planes offer you the option to select from various seating arrangements. Such as tables, booths, or private dining areas for a more personalized experience.
The cuisine
These dining option offer a number of local Saudia Arabian delicacies and international cuisines prepared by the top chefs who only use fresh, locally sourced ingredients for the authentic Middle Eastern flavour to your meals.
The range of starters include soups, fresh salads, hummus, and pita bread while the main courses mostly fluctuate between grilled seafood, tender steaks, and classic Saudi dishes like Shawarma and Kabsa.
You can also opt for a variety of dessert options like Baklava, classic Arabic sweets, and modern desserts along with a wide selection of beverages (alcoholic as well as non-alcoholic).
Aviation-themed decor
The aviation theme extends beyond the exterior and seating. You’ll find antique flight instruments, vintage flight crew uniforms, and historic photos throughout the dining area. Some planes will even feature interactive displays about the aircraft’s history.
Special events and private gatherings
These venues will be available for the guests for special events on your Umrah Visa and private gatherings on prebooking. You can hold your business dinners, anniversary celebrations, family get together, birthday parties, or romantic evenings with the help from professional event planners and decorators. You can also book your flights for Private Gathering through Qatar Airways online.
Where to find these unique dining experiences?
Jeddah – There are a number of grounded planes offering dining options for you in Jeddah along the Red Sea coastline. There’s a popular Boeing 747 restaurant in Jeddah as well that is built inside grounded plane offering an unconventional dining setting for aviation enthusiasts.
Riyadh – The Aviator Café in Riyadh offers you an aviation themed dining ambiance.
Al-Mamlaka Restaurant in in Abha also offer you dining inside an airplane with stunning views of the surrounding landscape of this beautiful city.
Tips for booking your experience
- Since these dining areas offer themed setting, there’s usually a high demand for them. Therefore, you must get reservations before you go there to avoid any inconvenience or unnecessary wait time.
- If you want to hold any private event and book the entire area, it’s better to get in touch with their management to reserve a day as per the availability and the plan your event around it.
- Familiarize yourself with meals and beverage options the restaurant has to offer. So that any change you want or your specific dietary requirements can be fulfilled in time.
- Respect the local laws and traditions when in KSA. Dress modesty while going to these restaurants and maintain a friendly and peaceful behaviour.