My little edit of places I love in Abu Dhabi: from good coffee and pretty cafés to relaxed lunches and dinners when you want somewhere a bit special. A mix of local favourites, stylish spots and places I’d happily recommend to a friend. ✨
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Art House Café: A colorful, artsy Abu Dhabi institution where the creative interiors are almost as much of a draw as the food.
Art House Cafe
Society Abu Dhabi: A chic Saadiyat spot for pretty brunches, coffee dates and relaxed meals with a beachy atmosphere.
Society Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi Restaurant
Café 302: An easy all-day favorite for breakfast, coffee, salads and casual meals in the heart of the city.
Café 302
Third Place Café: A relaxed Corniche hideaway with a lovely community feel, good coffee and plenty of reasons to linger.
Third Place - A Community Cafe
Anko: A beautiful Japanese patisserie above teamLab Phenomena, with minimalist interiors, Japanese sweets and gorgeous water views.
ANKO Japanese Patisserie and Café
Rain: A stylish specialty coffee spot known for its coffee, calm atmosphere and photogenic Abu Dhabi locations.
Rain
Laverne Café: A polished café in World Trade Center Souk that works equally well for brunch, coffee or a catch-up.
Laverne cafe
The Espresso Lab: A must for serious coffee lovers, with specialty coffee and a sleek, modern setting.
The Espresso Lab
Things Specialty Coffee & Concept Store: Specialty coffee meets a beautifully curated concept-store setting in Khalifa City.
Things specialty coffee & concept store
Flamingo Room by tashas: Glamorous, feminine and effortlessly chic, this is the kind of place made for a long lunch or dressed-up dinner.
Flamingo Room by tashas
COYA Abu Dhabi: A lively Peruvian restaurant at The Galleria with bold flavors, beautiful interiors and a more glamorous dinner atmosphere.
COYA Abu Dhabi
3Fils Abu Dhabi: A contemporary Japanese spot with a loyal following, now also recognized by the Michelin Guide with a Bib Gourmand.
3 Fils, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi
Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori: A stylish Japanese restaurant known for sushi and yakitori.
Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori Abu Dhabi
Villa Mamas: An elegant choice for beautifully presented Khaleeji cuisine with a refined, contemporary feel.
Villa Mamas Abu Dhabi
Valgerand Nordic Grill: A Scandinavian-inspired restaurant at Yas Bay, particularly lovely for a relaxed brunch or dinner by the water.
VALGERAND Nordic Grill
Eataly: he go-to when you're craving Italian, with fresh pasta, pizza, desserts and that lively Italian-market atmosphere.
Eataly
Maté: A sophisticated Saadiyat destination serving Argentine-inspired cuisine in an atmospheric setting.
Maté on Saadiyat Island | Grill Restaurant in Abu Dhabi
La Petite: A pretty café by Al Maqta’a with coffee, light bites and a relaxed setting that's especially nice for an easy morning stop.
LA PETITE
Café des Artistes: A stylish Saadiyat café that pairs good food and coffee with an artistic, cultural setting near the island's museums.
Café des Artistes
White Penguin: A lovely specialty coffee spot on Al Reem Island for beautifully made coffee, sweet treats and a relaxed morning catch-up.
𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞
Isabel Mayfair: London’s Mayfair glamour arrives in Abu Dhabi, with Mediterranean-inspired dishes, beautiful interiors and a lively, elegant atmosphere at The Galleria.
Isabel Mayfair
Zuma: A stylish Abu Dhabi classic for contemporary Japanese dining, sushi, robata and an effortlessly glamorous evening atmosphere.
Zuma Abu Dhabi
Daily Press Coffeehouse: A stylish specialty coffee spot on Al Maryah Island with beautiful design, excellent coffee and a relaxed atmosphere that makes it easy to linger.
Daily Press, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Sanderson’s: A leafy, feel-good café at Al Seef Village known for fresh, wholesome food, great coffee and a relaxed Mediterranean-inspired setting.
