While breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, brunch is decidedly the most fun meal of the week—when else can you can dive into a fully loaded eggs Benedict, Nutella-covered French toast, and a stack of colorful fluffy pancakes? We took to Instagram to find you the best hot spots that are worth waking up for on a weekend. Set your alarm clock and round up your girlfriends
Frioul Bistro de Luxe (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
Located at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, this French bistro has an all-white décor which is a sight for sore eyes, not to mention its delectable French-Mediterranean menu.
La Serre Bistro and Boulangerie (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
The Hollandaise-drenched eggs Benedict and the freshly baked croissants are a must-try at this Parisian-style café located in Downtown Dubai. Make an advance reservation, as this place is usually packed.
No. 57 Café (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates)
This café, founded by Buthaina Al Mazrui and Alamira Noor Bani Hashim—the two Emirati women behind the supper club concept The Dinner Club by No. 57—is worth a visit for its tasteful, moody interior and Insta-worthy dishes.
Street (Kuwait City, Kuwait)
Street, one of the new trendy spots in Kuwait and part of the Al Makan project, shares the industrialized-themed space with an art gallery, workshop studio, and a coffee shop which boasts communal tables and an urban vibe.
Villa Mamas (Saar, Bahrain)
A go-to venue for comfort food with an organic twist. The warm, rustic interior is an invitation for brunch-goers who are looking for a traditional Bahraini breakfast.
Orangery Tea Room & Patisserie (Manama, Bahrain)
Nibble on sandwiches, jam-covered scones, and freshly baked pastries at this English-themed tea room while overlooking the gardens on The Palace Boutique Hotel grounds.
Jones the Grocer (Qatar, Doha)
Jones the Grocer, located at The Gate Mall in Doha, has a gourmet menu featuring organic dishes that will please the health-conscious girl in all of us. There are also locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Cavalli Caffé (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
Kick off your weekend by adding a touch of glamour and style to the most important meal of the day. At Cavalli Caffé, located at Kingdom Tower, you can pull up a zebra print chair to indulge in berry compote pancakes and red velvet waffles. Also located in Dubai.
Social Network Café (Dammam, Saudi Arabia)
Located in Al Khobar, Dammam, the Social Network Café will brighten up your morning with its stack of rainbow buttermilk pancakes.
The Cook Shop (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)
The Cook Shop is your answer to an American style breakfast with a country-themed interior and cozy atmosphere.
Appétit Kitchen & Co. (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
This charming French-themed restaurant is picture perfect with its crystal chandeliers and an incomplete industrial ceiling. Once you shift your attention to the menu, zero in on the sour cream hazelnut waffles.
