Mansour Bin Jumah and Sons Holding Company, a pioneering leisure and tourism corporation in Saudi Arabia, will inaugurate the renowned Indian restaurant, Maharaja East by Vineet, in Riyadh this coming Wednesday (Feb. 18). A group of VIPs, ambassadors and senior business executives will attend the high-profile launch of the fine dining establishment, the second Maharaja by Vineet in Saudi Arabia, following the founding restaurant at Mövenpick Hotel AlKhobar. The Saudi company is bringing the restaurant to the capital city to cater to food lovers looking for an authentic Indian gourmet experience in the Kingdom. Dr Khaled Bin Jumah, owner representative and Managing Director of Mansour Bin Jumah and Sons Holding Company, collaborated with the three-time Michelin-starred chef, Vineet Bhatia, who has a thriving list of gourmet Indian restaurants located all over the world, for the landmark project. “The upcoming opening of the new upscale Maharaja East by Vineet in Riyadh reflects our commitment to contribute to Saudi Arabia's development by bringing in brands known for their world-class services,” said Dr Jumah. “Guests will be served with authentic Indian dishes prepared carefully to fully satisfy one's cravings. Our strategic partnership with Vineet Bhatia, known as the face of modern Indian cuisine, will ensure that our menus and services are at par with the highest international standards.” Housed in a three-storey building designed with modern, sophisticated furnishings, the fine dining restaurant can seat 142 guests and features an atrium, family dining area, private dining rooms, tandoori kitchen, boardroom and open terraces. — SG