Prices land in mid-range Saudi casual dining territory here.
Root 98 sits in the main Passenger Terminal at King Fahd International Airport, so you hit it after standard security and passport control, not in a remote concourse. It runs as a straightforward restaurant, not a grab-and-go kiosk, so plan at least 40 minutes if you want a proper sit-down meal before boarding from DMM.
The menu leans on familiar international plates with a Saudi-friendly tilt, usually under the SAR 60–80 mark for a main, which lines up with other full-service options in the Passenger Terminal. Expect burgers, sandwiches, and pasta-style dishes rather than high-end hotel fare, and budget another SAR 10–15 for bottled water, soft drinks, or basic coffee.
Hours aren’t clearly published, but staff reports online suggest it tracks peak bank times for long-haul departures from the Passenger Terminal, often opening ahead of the late-night and early-morning waves. If you’re on an overnight flight window out of DMM, Root 98 is more likely to be serving than the smaller coffee stands deeper into the terminal, especially around those 01:00–04:00 departures.
You won’t find a specific gate number tied to Root 98, so think of it as a pre-gate option along the main Passenger Terminal spine before you peel off toward security lanes and individual boarding zones. One practical move: eat here first, then walk to your gate with only a drink or snack in hand, since some satellite seating pockets at DMM have patchier food coverage and higher drink prices by SAR 3–5.