Albaik Express: What It Is, Menu, Prices and Locations (2026 Guide)
If you have seen the name Albaik Express on a sign in Makkah, Jeddah or on the highway, you may wonder what the difference is from a normal Albaik. This guide explains what Albaik Express is, where to find it, what the Albaik Express menu looks like and how to avoid restaurants abroad that only borrow the name.
Quick answer: Albaik Express is Albaik’s own limited-menu format. It started in 2002 as a food court counter in Diyafa Mall in Makkah and later appeared on highways and in Jeddah. It serves a shorter menu at Albaik prices, so it is built for quick takeaway rather than a full sit-down meal.
- What is Albaik Express?
- A short history
- Where to find Albaik Express
- Albaik Express menu and prices
- Albaik Express vs a full Albaik branch
- “Albaik Express” restaurants that are not Albaik
- FAQs
What is Albaik Express?
Albaik Express is a smaller version of a regular Albaik restaurant. Instead of the full kitchen and dining hall, it focuses on a limited menu that can be served quickly, which is why you mostly find it in busy places such as food courts, petrol stations on highways and crowded areas near the Haram.
The food comes from the same company, so you get the same broasted chicken and garlic sauce Albaik is known for. What changes is the range of items and the type of location.
A short history of Albaik Express
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2002 | Albaik introduces a limited-menu food court concept called Albaik Express in Diyafa Mall, Makkah |
| 2013 | First express restaurant at a SASCO petrol station on the highway from Madinah to Jeddah |
| 2017 | Albaik announces Albaik Express openings in the Al Salamah district of Jeddah |
The highway format makes sense for travellers: many people drive between Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah, especially during Umrah season, and an express counter lets them pick up a meal without leaving the road for long.
Where to find Albaik Express
- Makkah: the concept started in the Diyafa area near the Haram. See our Albaik Makkah branches near the Haram for the Souk Al Diyafah and nearby branches.
- Jeddah: Albaik Express branches have opened in districts such as Al Salamah. For all Jeddah branches, see the Albaik Jeddah menu and branches page.
- Highways: look for Albaik at SASCO petrol stations on the Madinah–Jeddah road.
- Airports: airport counters also work on a shorter menu. See our Al Baik airport guide for Jeddah, Riyadh, Madinah and Dammam.
Branches open and close over time, so the most reliable way to find an Albaik Express near you is to search “Albaik” in Google Maps or open the Albaik app.
Albaik Express menu and prices
Because Albaik Express is a limited-menu format, it does not always carry every item. The items below are the core Albaik favourites, with prices from the official Albaik app (October 2026). Check the app for the exact items at your branch.
| Item | Price (SAR) | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Al Baik 4 Piece Chicken Meal | 18 | 1116 |
| 7 Pieces Chicken Nuggets Meal | 15 | 969 |
| Big Baik | 13.50 | 1000 |
| Chicken Fillet Sandwich | 7.50 | 405 |
| The Twin – 2x Chicken Burgers with Crunchy Fries | 12 | 1036 |
| Garlic Sauce | 1.25 | 86 |
For every item, see the full Albaik menu with prices or the Arabic منيو البيك بالأسعار. Looking for a deal? Check today’s Al Baik offers.
Albaik Express vs a full Albaik branch
| Albaik Express | Full Albaik branch | |
|---|---|---|
| Menu | Limited menu | Full menu, including breakfast and seafood at most branches |
| Location | Food courts, petrol stations, busy areas | Standalone restaurants, malls, drive-thrus |
| Seating | Little or none | Usually a dining area, often with a family section |
| Best for | Quick takeaway, travellers | Family meals and the full range |
“Albaik Express” restaurants that are not Albaik
Outside Saudi Arabia you may find restaurants with names like “Albaik Express Halal Food” in New York or “Albaik Feasto Express” in India. These are separate businesses that use a similar name and are not part of the Saudi Albaik chain. Their menus and prices have nothing to do with the Albaik app.
Albaik’s own restaurants outside Saudi Arabia are in Bahrain, the UAE and Kuwait. See Albaik UAE branches and the Al Baik Kuwait menu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Albaik Express the same company as Albaik?
Yes, in Saudi Arabia. Albaik itself introduced Albaik Express in 2002 as a limited-menu food court concept in Diyafa Mall in Makkah. Some restaurants abroad also use the name “Albaik Express” but are not part of the Saudi chain.
Does Albaik Express have the full menu?
No. Albaik Express was created as a limited-menu concept, so it usually carries fewer items than a full branch. Check the branch in the Albaik app to see what it serves that day.
Are prices at Albaik Express the same?
Items are sold at Albaik prices; the official app lists the Al Baik 4 Piece Chicken Meal at 18 SAR in October 2026. Always confirm in the app, as prices can change.
Where was the first Albaik Express?
In Diyafa Mall in Makkah in 2002. In 2013 Albaik opened its first express restaurant at a SASCO petrol station on the Madinah–Jeddah highway.
Is there an Albaik Express in Jeddah?
Yes. Albaik announced Albaik Express openings in the Al Salamah district of Jeddah in June 2017. Use Google Maps or the Albaik app to find the nearest one today.
