Saudi Arabia Ramadan Restaurant Operating Rules

## Ramadan Rules for Saudi Restaurants Saudi Arabia has the strictest Ramadan operating rules in the GCC: ### Operating Hours - **Dine-in service** is prohibited during fasting hours (dawn to sunset) - **Delivery** is generally permitted but varies by municipality - **Hotels** may serve guests discreetly during fasting hours - Extended evening hours typically apply (post-Iftar to Suhoor) ### Menu Adjustments - **Iftar set menus** — popular and expected by diners - **Suhoor specials** — lighter fare available from midnight to pre-dawn - **Beverage focus shifts** — increased demand for juices, traditional drinks (jallab, qamar al-din) - **Pricing** — Iftar set menus must display total price and components ### Compliance During Ramadan - Music and entertainment restrictions may apply to outdoor dining - Smoking areas may have different rules - Staff break schedules must comply with labor law ## How Qaima Helps Qaima supports scheduled menu switching — restaurants can create a Ramadan menu that activates automatically. Iftar set menus can be added as a special category with a countdown timer to Iftar time.