RIYADH: Riyadh’s glitzy, upscale desert retreat, Riyadh Oasis, has generated plenty of buzz since opening to the public on Jan. 17. Located about an hour outside of Riyadh, the oasis is nestled in the heart of the dunes like a glittering jewel, with soft lamplight and music welcoming guests to its luxurious charms.
Visitors have given rave reviews to the four restaurants in the oasis.
Latin-American restaurant Amazonico, masquerading as a piece of the rainforest in stark contrast to the surrounding desert; bright white and blue Nammos, the younger but equally fabulous sibling of the original seafood restaurant in sunny Mykonos; Zuma, the exotic Japanese fusion cuisine restaurant in regal blacks and reds, and Emirati cuisine hub…