QR Menu for Saudi Arabia Restaurants: Arabic-First Digital Menus for Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam
Saudi Arabia is an Arabic-first market with a large expat and pilgrim audience. Here is how a QR menu should handle both, and what it costs.
Saudi Arabia is the largest restaurant market in the Gulf and the most Arabic-first. A menu that treats Arabic as an afterthought, translated last and aligned wrong, is noticed immediately in Riyadh or Jeddah. At the same time, expats, business travellers and millions of pilgrims need English and other languages on the same table.
doXmenu is built for exactly that combination: Arabic rendered right-to-left as the primary language, English and 16 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. The platform auto-translates it into English and the other languages you enable, and you can correct any line by hand. 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. For Hajj and Umrah season in Mecca, Medina and Jeddah, the same menu serves pilgrims from Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Nigeria and Egypt in their own languages, from the same printed code.
What does it cost in Saudi Arabia?
One plan with every feature: 12.99€ per month billed annually, 13.99€ every six months, or 14.99€ monthly. 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 are shown in any currency you type.
Checklist for a Saudi restaurant choosing a QR menu
| Requirement | Why it matters | doXmenu |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic right-to-left, proper typeface | First impression for local guests | Yes |
| English and other languages from one code | Expats and pilgrims | 18 languages |
| Edit from a phone, instantly | Ramadan, seasons, prices | Yes |
| Photos per item | Cafés and dessert shops | Yes |
| Allergen labels | Guest trust | Yes |
| No commission | Margins | 0 |
| Done-for-you setup | No time for admin | 24 hours, 20 free stickers |
Getting started
Sign up at admin.doxmenu.com, or send your menu and logo on WhatsApp and the team builds the Arabic and English menu within 24 hours. The Arabic site is at doxmenu.com/ar/; the Saudi country page is at /qr-menu/saudi-arabia/.
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 on WhatsApp.
Is Arabic the primary language of the menu?
It can be. Write the menu in Arabic, rendered right-to-left, and let the platform translate it 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€ per month billed annually or 14.99€ monthly, first month free, no credit card required, no commissions.
Launch your Arabic QR menu today
Start free, or send your menu on WhatsApp and have it live tomorrow.
