Awarded Best A La Carte Restaurant in the Middle East at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards
The venue was recognised with the title of Best A La Carte Restaurant in the Middle East. This accolade reflects the team’s commitment to delivering memorable dining experiences, exceptional hospitality, and personalised service to guests from around the world.
Widely regarded as one of the hospitality industry’s most respected accolades, the Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards honour establishments that consistently demonstrate excellence in service, innovation, culinary craftsmanship, and guest satisfaction through a rigorous evaluation process based on firsthand guest experiences.
Located within Address Jabal Omar Makkah and just moments from Al Masjid Al Haram, The Restaurant and Lobby Lounge offer a welcoming dining experience that celebrates the rich diversity of international cuisine while embracing the warmth and generosity of Arabian hospitality.
With carefully curated menus, premium ingredients, and personalised service, The Restaurant and Lobby Lounge has established itself as a distinguished dining destination where quality, authenticity, and attention to detail take centre stage. Every dining experience is thoughtfully designed to create memorable moments for guests visiting the Holy City.
The recognition as Best A La Carte Restaurant in the Middle East further highlights the venue’s dedication to delivering personalised dining experiences, attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere that caters to pilgrims, families, and international visitors alike.
Commenting on the achievement, Ahmad Hassan Qasem, F&B Director at Address Jabal Omar Makkah, said:
“We are honoured to receive this recognition from the Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards. This award reflects the passion, creativity, and dedication of our culinary and service teams, who work tirelessly to deliver memorable dining experiences for every guest. Our goal has always been to celebrate culinary excellence while creating meaningful moments through exceptional food, personalised service, and genuine hospitality.”
This achievement further strengthens the reputation of The Restaurant and Lobby Lounge as a distinguished culinary destination in Makkah, offering guests an elegant and welcoming setting complemented by exceptional service and carefully curated dining experiences.
As guest expectations continue to evolve, the venue remains committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences that combine authentic flavours, impeccable service, and meaningful moments of connection around the table.
This recognition reaffirms the venue’s position as one of the region’s leading dining destinations, celebrated for its guest experience and unwavering commitment to excellence.
About Address Jabal Omar Makkah:
Address Jabal Omar Makkah is a spiritually centred luxury hotel located steps from Al-Masjid Al-Haram, offering pilgrims a refined hospitality experience designed around worship, calm, and proximity to the Holy Mosque.
The hotel is home to the Sky Musallah, an elevated prayer hall set on a skybridge between the 36th and 38th floors, accommodating up to 520 worshippers. Recognised by Guinness World Records as the world’s highest suspended prayer hall overlooking the Holy Kaaba, it offers sweeping views of Al-Masjid Al-Haram and the city of Makkah, creating a uniquely serene setting for prayer and quiet reflection.
Address Jabal Omar Makkah offers panoramic Haram-view rooms and dining venues, including The Restaurant and the Lobby Lounge, with menus inspired by Saudi and Hejazi traditions and structured around prayer and fasting schedules.
About Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards:
In the realm of award initiatives, Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards stands unmatched. Excellence is recognised through guest feedback rather than votes from the general public or a panel of judges. This fair and transparent process guarantees unbiased results – a concept exclusive to this brand.
The Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards honour establishments that continuously excel through remarkable hospitality experiences. The Awards recognise exceptional contributions by hotels, lodges, villas, resorts, retreats, spas, and restaurants worldwide.
Association with Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards guarantees global recognition, distinction, credibility, and influence. The awards are revered as the highest accolade in hospitality worldwide – a promise of unparalleled service excellence.
