Embassy of Saudi Arabia Dinner Reception and Cultural Presentation
Enjoy a traditional Saudi Arabian dinner buffet feast with dessert. Meet other ICDC members and enjoy a special cultural presentation with a question and answer session with the embassy staff.
The Saudi Embassy reception will be held rain, shine, or snow. We look forward to welcoming you to the Saudi Embassy on Friday.

Event Date

Friday, March 6, 2015 at 7:00 PM

Event Address

Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
601 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W
Washington DC 20037

Requested Attire

Business attire is requested.

Event Description

We cordially request the pleasure of your company at a very special reception at the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia. We invite you to an evening of Saudi Arabian culture and cuisine along with the opportunity to meet the embassy staff as well as other ICDC members with an interest in international cultures. 

Presentation of Customary Clothing and Media Presentation
The evening features a presentation of customary clothing from Saudi Arabia along with a Media Presentation giving you insight into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia including its people, culture, and customs. 

Question and Answer Session with the Embassy Staff 
Feel free to ask anything you ever wanted to know about customs, lifestyle, politics in Saudi Arabia in the Question and Answer Session following the Media Presentation. 

Traditional Saudi Buffet
Please join us for a traditional Saudi Buffet prepared by the Embassy's caterer. The reception begins at 7:00 PM with refreshments followed by a dinner buffet of Saudi Arabian culinary delights at the end of the evening. 

Traditional Dinner Buffet  (the menu is subject to change)

  • Grape Leaves 
  • Tabouleh Salad 
  • Hummus 
  • Feta and olives Salad
  • Caesar Salad 
  • Boneless Breast of Chicken Kabob with onions and colorful peppers
  • Wedding Rice (Basmati) with pine nuts and raisins 
  • Boneess Leg of Lamb with cucumber sauce
  • Fried Cauliflower in lemon brown butter 
A Fresh fruit display with Melons, Pineapple, Kiwi, Strawberries, and Grapes along with traditional Saudi desserts. An assortment of fruit juices, water, and soda will also be served. Please note that due to cultural reasons, alcohol will not be served during this embassy reception.

The Saudi Embassy reception will be held rain, shine, or snow. We look forward to welcoming you to the Saudi Embassy on Friday.

Event Agenda (May change)

7:00 PM Admission Commences
7:20 PM Cultural Presentation
8:00 PM Dinner is served
9:15 PM Event Concludes

We Are Grateful for Your Support

We greatly appreciate your contribution towards the International Club of DC Inc by making your reservation. Your support makes it possible for us to present diverse cultural events to our members. Kindly note that your contribution is unrelated to the embassy or venue the event is being presented at and all proceeds from the event are used solely by International Club of DC Inc. to cover expenses related to presenting cultural events to our members.

Map/Parking

All attendees must bring photo ID for admission to the Embassy of Saudi Arabia.

Please note that the map is enclosed below as a courtesy to you and for your convenience but we do not guarantee the accuracy of the map or the directions provided by Google. It is your responsibly to arrive safely and on time at the address of the event disclosed above.

Parking is limited to street parking in the vicinity of the venue. Kindly note that, as is the case in most major cities, the availability of street parking in Washington DC is limited and beyond our control. Due to the limited availability of parking, we highly recommend a cab, Uber/Lyft or other transportation option. The event start at the designated time so please allow sufficient time for traffic/travel/transportation and parking as these factors are beyond our control.