We Found a Restaurant Inside an Aquarium in Riyadh!

We honestly didn’t expect this when we walked in. From the outside, Fireej Al Swaileh looks like a boat-inspired restaurant, but once you step inside, it turns into something completely unexpected! There’s a real aquarium built into the dining area with live fish swimming right next to your table at this Riyadh restaurant.

Yes, there’s actually an aquarium inside

You walk in expecting a normal Kuwaiti restaurant… and suddenly you’re surrounded by water tanks and fish swimming beside your seating area. It is not something you see every day in Riyadh!

Big space, different vibes on each floor

The restaurant is huge, spanning three floors, so it never really feels cramped even when it’s busy.

Each floor has its own feel:

• One is more lively and energetic
• One is quieter and more relaxed
• And the aquarium seating area is the one everyone wants

If you’re aiming for the aquarium side, you might have to wait a bit.

Kuwaiti comfort food that feels familiar

The menu is all about simple, traditional Kuwaiti dishes. Nothing complicated, just proper comfort food. You’ll find dishes like jareesh, aseeda, markook, kaboot, liver masala, meat masala, green peas masala, and fava swaileh.

The small touch that makes it better

At the end of your meal, they serve complimentary luqaimat, along with Kuwaiti tea and coffee. It’s a nice finishing touch that makes the whole experience feel more generous and complete.

Before you go

Parking is easy, with basement parking available, and the space is large enough that even on busy days it doesn’t feel chaotic. So if you want something a bit unusual, a real aquarium inside a restaurant plus solid Kuwaiti food without leaving Riyadh, Fireej Al Swaileh is one!

Address: Anas Ibn Malik Rd, As Sahafah, Riyadh

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