Al Tazaj () or also known as Taza in the UAE Market, focuses on BBQ and Fried Chicken, Saudi fast-casual restaurant chain headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
History Al Tazaj was founded in 1989 in Mecca by Abdul Rahman Fakieh. The company is headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Operations Al Tazaj specialises in flame-grilled chicken prepared with a proprietary blend of sauces. Chickens are delivered fresh daily from Fakieh Poultry Farms. The company emphasises quality sourcing and rapid expansion. It continues to grow through franchising and investment in new international markets.
Locations Al Tazaj has approximately 100 branches in Saudi Arabia. Many more restaurants out of its home country, Saudi Arabia are also located in Jordan with seven branches, Morocco formerly had one branch in Casablanca but closed due to unknown reasons, and the United Arab Emirates with five branches in Dubai, 2 in both Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, and one in Ajman. However, as of 2025, all branches in the UAE closed due to multiple food safety violations. Kuwait formerly had 3 branches but has currently been shut down due to unknown circumstances, and one branch in Qatar closed. +Table Of ActivityCountry Number Of BranchesStatusYear OpenedYear Shut DownSaudi Arabia121 Branches1989 (Mecca)Jordan7 Branches2003 (Amman)Morocco1 Branch2013 (Casablanca)United Arab Emirates10 BranchesMid 2010s (Dubai)Mid 2024Kuwait3 BranchesMid 2010s (Kuwait City)Early 2021Qatar1 Branch1997 (Doha)Late 2018
See also
List of fast-food chicken restaurants Saudi cuisine
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