QR Menu for Saudi Arabia Restaurants: Arabic-First Digital Menus for Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam
Saudi Arabia is Arabic first, with millions of residents and pilgrims who read other languages. Here is how a QR menu should serve both, what it costs, and a checklist to compare providers.
Saudi Arabia is the most populous country in the Gulf and its most Arabic-first market. A menu that treats Arabic as an afterthought, translated last and aligned wrong, is noticed immediately in Riyadh or Jeddah. At the same time, residents from abroad, business travellers and millions of pilgrims need English and other languages on the same table.
doXmenu is built for that combination: Arabic laid out right to left as the primary language, English and 22 more languages one tap away, all from one QR code.
What is different about the Saudi market?
- Arabic first. The menu is written in Arabic and translated outward, not the other way round.
- Seasons that move the whole menu. Ramadan, Hajj and Umrah seasons, Riyadh Season and summer in Jeddah each change what is served and at what price.
- Cafés everywhere. Specialty coffee and dessert shops in Riyadh, Jeddah and Khobar live on photos and quick menu changes.
- Family and single sections. Some venues run different offers per section; a digital menu can carry both from one code.
How does an Arabic-first QR menu work?
In doXmenu you write the menu in Arabic. It translates automatically into English and the other languages you enable, and you can correct any line by hand; a line you wrote yourself is never overwritten. The guest scans one code and sees the menu in Arabic, right to left, with a language switch at the top. An English-speaking guest at the next table scans the same code and reads it left to right in English. Prices and photos are shared; only the text changes.
Ramadan, Hajj and Umrah: menus that change on a date
Prepare the iftar and suhoor sections in advance and keep them hidden. Switch them on from your phone on the first evening, adjust a price mid-month if costs move, and hide them again after Eid; a pop-up with its own start and end date can carry the iftar offer. For Hajj and Umrah season in Mecca, Medina and Jeddah, the same printed code serves pilgrims in Arabic, English, Turkish, French, Russian and the other menu languages. Urdu and Indonesian are not among the 24 menu languages today, so English serves those guests.
What does it cost in Saudi Arabia?
One plan with every feature: 12.99€ a month on the yearly plan (about 15 USD at the ECB rate of 25 September 2026), 13.99€ on the six-month plan, or 14.99€ month to month. The first month is free, no credit card is required to start, and there are no commissions or per-table fees. Prices on your own menu show in riyals or any currency you type.
Checklist for a Saudi restaurant choosing a QR menu
| Requirement | Why it matters | doXmenu |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic right to left, with an Arabic typeface | First impression for local guests | Yes |
| English and other languages from one code | Residents and pilgrims | 24 languages |
| Edit from a phone, instantly | Ramadan, seasons, prices | Yes |
| Photos per item | Cafés and dessert shops | Yes, with a swipeable gallery |
| Allergens and a Halal tag | Guest trust | Yes, shown by name |
| No commission | Margins | 0 |
| Menu from a photo or PDF | No time for admin | AI builds the draft in a few minutes |
Getting started
Sign up at admin.doxmenu.com and upload photos or a PDF of your current menu: AI menu import builds a draft in a few minutes, which you check and publish. The shop does not deliver to Saudi Arabia, so you download the QR code and print it locally. See the Saudi Arabia country page and its Arabic version at doxmenu.com/ar/qr-menu/saudi-arabia/, the Middle East comparison and QR menus in every country.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is doXmenu available in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Restaurants, cafés and hotels in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Khobar, Mecca and Medina can sign up and go live today, with support in Arabic and English on WhatsApp.
Is Arabic the primary language of the menu?
It can be. Write the menu in Arabic, laid out right to left, and let it translate into English and other languages. Every translation can be edited by hand.
Can I change the menu for Ramadan without reprinting?
Yes. Prepare the iftar and suhoor sections in advance, switch them on from your phone on day one, and hide them after Eid. The printed QR code stays the same.
How much does it cost?
12.99€ a month on the yearly plan (about 15 USD) or 14.99€ month to month, first month free, no credit card required, no commissions.
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