New multicultural restaurant and bar coming to Birmingham, Oct. 26

Sands of Sahara—a new, multicultural restaurant and bar specializing in Mediterranean cuisine and exotic drinks—is opening this weekend in Birmingham! Bham Now chatted with owners Simba, Paige, David and Olu to learn more about the new spot.

BONUS: Attend the grand opening of Sands of Sahara on Saturday, October 26 at 2PM!

A sneak peek inside Sands of Sahara

There’s a new restaurant and bar in The Magic City! Located at 2024 Green Springs Highway, Sands of Sahara is owned by Simba, Paige, David and Olu—a quartet of entrepreneurs who met through the University of Alabama.

“My partners come from Nigeria and Kenya, so we really wanted to build off of their background and bring something unique to the city.”

Paige Deppetschmidt, Sands of Sahara

The new restaurant and bar specializes in Mediterranean cuisine with an American flair, offering simple, high-quality dishes like:

• Hand-breaded mozzarella balls
• A hummus trio featuring three different hummuses made in-house
• A “Feast” with shrimp, beef, chicken and honey-glazed salmon kebabs
• Sides like rosemary-infused potatoes, Greek salads and garlic truffle French Fries

Sands of Sahara will feature a full drink menu as well, with cocktails like:

• The Melon Oasis, with watermelon and pineapple undertones
• A Macho Espresso Martini
• The Habibi Kiss, made with Reposado tequila, rose water, lime juice and other tropical juices

Sands of Sahara opens on Saturday, Oct. 26

• Sands of Sahara: Facebook | Instagram
• Address: 2024 Green Springs Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35205

“To anyone who comes from a different cultural background and feels like they don’t have a home, we want you at Sands of Sahara.

We’ll have something new every night—including belly dancers and fire performances on Saturday nights.

Come and check out something new and exciting in the city!”

Paige Deppetschmidt, Sands of Sahara

Excited to check out Sands of Sahara? Tag us @bhamnow on Instagram to let us know your favorite part!