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Papaya

The guide was updated: 2025-10-22

Papaya has a reputation for being a bit on the expensive side, but once you step inside and order, you quickly realise why it's worth the price. The coffee is delicious and fresh, but the real star here is the food. The selection is huge and varied, and the hearty breakfasts are especially popular. All of this presented in a tight embrace of lush greenery under a greenhouse-style domed roof.

Useful Information

Address: Gold Moor Mall, Ahmad al Attas Street, Jeddah
Opening hours: Tue–Thu & Sat–Mon 8am–1:30am, Fri 1pm–1:30am
Website: www.papaya.com.sa
Phone: +966 9200 10164

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Papaya

Papaya

Papaya has a reputation for being a bit on the expensive side, but once you step inside and order, you quickly realise why it's worth the price. The coffee is delicious and fresh, but the real star here is the food. The selection is huge and varied, and the hearty breakfasts are especially popular. All of this presented in a tight embrace of lush greenery under a greenhouse-style domed roof.

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