Al Majlis Traditional Restaurant

traditional restaurant design, vernacular Gulf architecture, mashrabiya lattice screens, coral stone facade, limestone plaster, earth tone palette, raw sienna, burnt umber, yellow ochre, viridian green accents, Arabic calligraphy, heritage interior design, exposed industrial ceiling, wooden beam elements, palm foliage, terracotta planters, brass coffee vessels, textural contrast, material authenticity, asymmetrical composition, shallow spatial depth, diffused natural lighting, warm ambient atmosphere, contemporary heritage fusion, hospitality architecture, cultural preservation, decorative geometric patterns, weathered patina, organic-industrial contrast, contemplative mood, intimate scale, traditional craftsmanship, regional material vocabulary, vertical pilaster rhythm, boat-shaped planter, neutral color harmony, tactile surfaces, layered spatial planes, welcoming threshold, artisanal detailing, cultural narrative

Al Majlis is a traditional Saudi restaurant located inside a mall in Riyadh. The interior covers 1,570 square meters and recalls the urban character of Saudi architecture of the sixties. Shifting modules form dynamic alleyways and a varied composition of masses. Guests sit and eat on the ground in groups, and each group is given a closed or semi enclosed room for privacy. Finishes include stucco, matt walnut wood, perforated screens and mashrabiya, combining modern and cultural elements that reflect Saudi heritage.