The brunches of the moment in Riyadh
Updated October 10, 2026
1. Zuma Riyadh
€€€€King Abdullah Financial District, Al Aqiq, Riyadh
Why now · Its new 2026 brunch, September Favourite Japanese Restaurant win and still-difficult weekend reservations make Zuma the strongest see-and-be-seen choice. ([whatsonsaudiarabia.com](https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/2026/09/whats-on-saudi-arabia-awards-2026-here-are-the-winners/?utm_source=openai))
Vibe · High-energy, polished and social, with sushi and robata stations, a dedicated dessert room and live DJ. ([zumarestaurant.com](https://www.zumarestaurant.com/en/riyadh/whats-on/weekend-baikingu-brunch?
Best time · Saturday at 1pm for the first brunch seating; Friday brunch also runs from 1pm to 4pm. ([zumarestaurant.com](https://www.zumarestaurant.com/en/riyadh/booking-policy))
Dress code · Smart elegant; no shorts, sportswear or flip-flops. ([zumarestaurant.com](https://www.zumarestaurant.com/en/riyadh/booking-policy))
Getting in · Book through the official website or call +966 920014597; weekend tables remain difficult, and brunch reservations have a two-hour return time. ([whatsonsaudiarabia.com](https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/2026/09/whats-on-saudi-arabia-awards-2026-here-are-the-winners/?utm_source=openai))
Sources · What's On Saudi Arabia, FACT Magazine
2. Café Boulud
€€€€Al Olaya, Four Seasons Hotel at Kingdom Centre, Riyadh
Why now · MICHELIN selection and September's Favourite French Restaurant award keep Daniel Boulud's elegant Friday brunch firmly among Riyadh's most desirable daytime tables. ([guide.michelin.com](https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/riyadh-province/riyadh_2555317/restaurant/cafe-boulud-1241392?utm_source=openai)
Vibe · Elegant pastel rooms, a sunlit orangery and refined French cooking rather than a party atmosphere. ([guide.michelin.com](https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/riyadh-province/riyadh_2555317/restaurant/cafe
Best time · Friday, 12:30pm–4pm, for the World of Flavours brunch. ([cafebouludriyadh.com](https://www.cafebouludriyadh.com/event/world-of-flavours/))
Getting in · Reserve through the restaurant website or call +966 11 211 5500; book ahead for Friday, although a current waitlist length is unverified. ([cafebouludriyadh.com](https://www.cafebouludriyadh.com/event/world-of-flavours/))
Sources · MICHELIN Guide, What's On Saudi Arabia, Four Seasons Press Room
3. The Lighthouse Restaurant & Lounge — Diplomatic Quarter
€€€Diplomatic Quarter, 1364, Riyadh
Why now · September's Favourite Brunch & Beyond award confirms this relatively recent arrival as a current weekend gathering point, backed by strong diner reviews and a dedicated Saturday brunch. ([whatsonsaudiarabia.com](https://whatsonsaudiarabia.com/2026/09/whats-on-saudi-arabia-awards-2026-here-are-the-wi
Vibe · Warm architectural interiors, indoor and outdoor seating, sharing plates and a festive brunch soundtrack from a live DJ. ([thelighthouse.ae](https://thelighthouse.ae/pages/restaurants-ksa?utm_source=o
Best time · Saturday, 1pm–4pm, for the dedicated brunch. ([thelighthouse.ae](https://thelighthouse.ae/blogs/whats-on/saturday-brunch-1?utm_source=openai))
Getting in · Use the official Diplomatic Quarter booking link or call +966 11 227 5853; reservations are recommended, but no verified prolonged waitlist is reported. ([thelighthouse.ae](https://thelighthouse.ae/pages/restaurants-ksa))
Sources · What's On Saudi Arabia, The Edit, Al Shula, Al Sahat Al Arabiya
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