Indian life in Saudi Arabia: food, festivals and entertainment

Saudi Arabia is home to 2,750,551 overseas Indians. Here is where to find Indian food, festivals and entertainment there. For the Indian embassy and NRI services, see NRI services in Saudi Arabia.

Where to find Indian food and shops

Indian restaurants are found in every Saudi city. Batha in Riyadh and Sharafiya in Jeddah are known for their many Indian and South Asian eateries and shops. Saravanaa Bhavan, the South Indian chain from Chennai, has branches in Saudi Arabia.

Festivals and entertainment

Indian community associations registered with the missions hold Onam, Diwali and Independence Day events. Since cinemas reopened in Saudi Arabia in 2018, Indian films are released there too, and Indian singers perform at concerts. See Visit Saudi for events.

Overseas Indian figures: Ministry of External Affairs, as of January 2026.