Kimpton KAFD Riyadh – the first hotel in KAFD and the first Kimpton in the Middle East, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts – announces the opening of Botanica, a new dining venue offering a relaxed, greenery-led experience in Riyadh’s financial district.
Botanica at Kimpton KAFD Riyadh is a garden grown in the middle of the city, only this one serves mocktails and has a menu worth exploring. Wrapped in lush greenery and kissed by natural light, it celebrates the art of fresh, seasonal dining with a usual Kimpton twist. The farm-to-table-inspired menu follows a seasonal approach, drawing on locally sourced Saudi ingredients and global influences to create dishes that feel fresh, balanced, and designed for sharing. The menu changes seasonally, depending on what is fresh and available locally. These flavours come to life across the offering, from savoury plates to desserts such as a Saudi-inspired tiramisu infused with Arabic coffee, dates, and saffron.
“In the middle of a fast-paced financial district, we wanted to create something that felt like a pause – calm, green, and a little unexpected,” said Rabih Beaino, General Manager, Kimpton KAFD Riyadh. “That contrast is part of what makes Botanica special – a relaxed, greenery-filled space with a terrace that opens up to the striking KAFD skyline. It’s the best of both worlds: a natural escape set against a backdrop of bold architecture.”
To elevate the atmosphere further, a resident DJ plays daily from sunset onwards, setting a laid-back mood that complements the surroundings and invites guests to unwind into the evening.
As one of four dining venues at Kimpton KAFD Riyadh, the restaurant brings a distinct, nature-driven perspective to the hotel’s culinary offering. With its focus on seasonality, locally sourced ingredients, and a setting shaped by greenery and light, it adds a thoughtful new layer to the capital’s evolving dining scene while offering a calm counterpoint to its high-energy surroundings.
