Riyadh is now home to some of Saudi's most fashionable cafés: places where bearded baristas serve gourmet coffee with a backstory so deep it needs its own biography, and brunches fit for a king on festive platters. Consider visiting Elixir Bunn, Al Masaa Café, Tao Bistro and Five Elephants.
Today, huge expatriate communities have made Jeddah a cultural melting pot where nearly every culinary whim can be satisfied. Savor Pakistani curries at Makkah restaurant, dig into Brazilian cuisine at Spears, get a taste of Indonesian fare at Wong Solo, or grab Anatolian eats at Turkuoise.