{"id":51886,"date":"2026-02-25T11:09:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T11:09:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/?p=51886"},"modified":"2026-02-25T11:09:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T11:09:22","slug":"riyadhs-old-market-is-turning-into-azzal-street-food-with-open-air-dining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/riyadhs-old-market-is-turning-into-azzal-street-food-with-open-air-dining\/","title":{"rendered":"Riyadh\u2019s Old Market Is Turning Into Azzal Street Food with Open-Air Dining"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you enjoy seeing historic places get a new life instead of disappearing, here&#8217;s the project worth your attention! Part of Al-Zal Souq is turning into <strong>Azzal Street Food<\/strong>, bringing <strong>open-air dining<\/strong> into one of the city\u2019s oldest areas. The plan includes outdoor seating, walkable pathways, and affordable food stalls serving local Saudi dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Al-Zal Souq has been operating since 1901. It&#8217;s <strong>one of Riyadh\u2019s oldest and most visited<\/strong> <strong>markets<\/strong>, known for antiques, traditional carpets, and small heritage finds. In 2005, it was restored to maintain its historic look, and it continues to draw visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HBScmufWoAA4fQW-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-51887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HBScmufWoAA4fQW-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HBScmufWoAA4fQW-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HBScmufWoAA4fQW-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HBScmufWoAA4fQW-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HBScmufWoAA4fQW-1-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/HBScmufWoAA4fQW-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of changing what makes the old market special, the Azzal Street Food project adds more space for people to eat and spend time there. You\u2019ll be able to walk around, pick up local food, sit outside, and enjoy it all in the same historic setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s still <strong>no launch date for Azzal Street Food<\/strong>, but if you enjoy exploring different sides of Riyadh, this is one to watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This new spot is part of the bigger changes happening in the capital. The city is planning to get its own a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/riyadh-to-get-its-fashion-district-by-2028-what-to-expect-from-the-project\/\">fashion district by 2028<\/a><\/strong>. And if you prefer your outings on a larger scale, check out <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/the-avenues-in-riyadh-to-open-in-2026-all-details-about-the-project\/\">The Avenues \u2013 Riyadh<\/a><\/strong>, it&#8217;s expected to become one of the largest malls in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d12199.114587626796!2d46.7098931318477!3d24.629940900124744!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x3e2f05a134ace6d3%3A0x29fae75c9c905ae5!2sSouk%20Al%20Zal!5e0!3m2!1sen!2suk!4v1772017145434!5m2!1sen!2suk\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you enjoy seeing historic places get a new life instead of disappearing, here&#8217;s the project worth your attention! 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