From Greek cuisine to French pastries, discover Abu Dhabi’s newest dining destinations.
Abu Dhabi’s dining scene continues to grow, with new restaurants, cafes, dessert shops and speciality food outlets opening across the city. From a steakhouse at Yas Bay to a French pâtisserie at Marina Mall, the latest additions offer something for every occasion, whether it is a quick coffee break or dinner with friends.
If you are looking for a new breakfast destination, a place to satisfy your sweet tooth or a restaurant to add to your weekend plans, here are 13 cafes and restaurants to explore across the capital.
Restaurants and casual dining
Rowley’s
Bringing its steakhouse concept from Dubai to the capital, Rowley’s has opened its first Abu Dhabi outlet at Yas Bay. Known for its relaxed approach to steakhouse dining, the restaurant offers a hearty meal without the formality of a fine-dining experience.
Its waterfront setting makes it an appealing choice for an evening out on Yas Island, whether you are catching up with friends over dinner or looking for a place to eat before exploring the surrounding entertainment district.
The opening also gives Abu Dhabi residents a chance to experience the restaurant, which has already established a presence in Dubai.
Where: Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island
Crust & Crumbz
Combining a restaurant, speciality coffee and dessert offering, Crust & Crumbz in Khalifa City caters to visitors looking for more than just a caffeine fix. Its menu includes main courses and desserts, making it suitable for everything from lunch to an afternoon coffee break.
The varied offering gives diners the flexibility to meet friends, enjoy a casual meal or simply take a break over coffee. Its neighbourhood setting also makes it a convenient option for residents keen to discover a local dining spot away from the city centre.
Where: Khalifa City, Al Mireef Street
EVA Abu Dhabi
Situated along Mamsha Al Saadiyat, EVA brings a contemporary Greek dining concept to one of Abu Dhabi’s popular waterfront destinations. Its arrival adds another international dining option to Saadiyat Island, where visitors can combine a meal with a stroll along the waterfront.
The Greek-inspired menu offers a different choice among the many international cuisines available across the capital. Whether planning lunch or dinner, EVA is worth considering when exploring Mamsha Al Saadiyat.
Check the restaurant’s latest menu and opening hours before visiting.
Where: Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island
Rena
Rena brings Greek cuisine to Yas Mall, offering shoppers another dining option when taking a break from browsing the stores. Located in the mall’s food hall, the restaurant provides an alternative to the usual fast-food stop for those looking to enjoy a sit-down meal during their shopping trip.
Its location makes Rena a convenient choice for visitors spending the day on Yas Island, whether they are meeting friends, shopping or planning a meal before visiting another attraction. Those keen to explore different cuisines can add the restaurant to their list when visiting the mall.
Where: Yas Mall food hall, Yas Island
OBR
Burger lovers have another option at Al Qana, where OBR serves a menu centred on burgers and sides. Its casual dining concept makes it suitable for a relaxed lunch, a quick dinner or a meal with friends looking for familiar comfort food.
Set within one of Abu Dhabi’s waterfront destinations, OBR can also be included in a wider visit to Al Qana. Diners can check the restaurant’s latest menu for its selection of burgers and sides before ordering.
Where: Al Qana, Abu Dhabi
Bagl
Bagl puts bagels at the heart of its menu, offering a range of flavours and fillings for those looking for a quick bite. The speciality shop adds another option for breakfast, a light lunch or takeaway, particularly for diners seeking an alternative to traditional bakery pastries.
Bagels can work for different occasions, whether it is breakfast before a busy day or something to pick up during a coffee run. Its location at Al Seef Village also makes it a convenient option for residents in the area looking to vary their usual morning routine.
Where: Al Seef Village, Abu Dhabi
Press Cafe x Beurre
Coffee and baked goods are the focus at Press Cafe x Beurre, a collaboration bringing together a speciality cafe and bakery at Al Qana. Its drive-through concept allows customers to pick up coffee and baked goods without having to stop for a sit-down cafe visit.
It may suit those picking up breakfast on their way to work, taking a coffee break during a busy day or looking for a bakery treat while visiting Al Qana. The combination of drinks and baked goods makes it a convenient stop at different times of the day.
Where: Al Qana, Abu Dhabi
Rascals
Rascals serves sandwiches, bagels and coffee, making it an option for a casual meal or a quick stop during the day. Its mix of savoury food and drinks caters to visitors looking for something simple to eat while spending time at Al Qana.
Whether you are after breakfast, a light lunch or a coffee break, Rascals is another name to consider at the waterfront destination. Check its latest menu before visiting for details of the available sandwiches and bagel options.
Where: Al Qana, Abu Dhabi
Cafes, coffee and sweet treats
Pierre Hermé
French pâtisserie brand Pierre Hermé has opened a cafe at Marina Mall, bringing its internationally acclaimed selection of pastries and desserts to Abu Dhabi. Known for its macarons and French sweets, the brand is a welcome addition for anyone keen to explore the city’s patisserie scene.
The cafe is a place to pick up dessert during a shopping trip, enjoy a sweet treat or find a gift for a special occasion. Its arrival also adds another international name to Abu Dhabi’s expanding dessert scene. Visitors can check the branch’s latest selection for available pastries, macarons and drinks.
Where: Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi
Oui Oui
Gelato enthusiasts can add Oui Oui to their list of dessert spots in Abu Dhabi. The speciality shop at Al Zeina serves a selection of flavours, along with exclusive weekly specials that offer something different for visitors returning for another visit.
It is an option for an afternoon treat, dessert after dinner or a quick stop while exploring the neighbourhood. Those who enjoy trying new flavours can also check the shop’s latest updates to see what is featured in its changing specials.
Where: Al Zeina, Al Raha Beach
Dlish
Dlish combines speciality coffee with sandwiches and desserts at Al Qana. Its mix of savoury and sweet options makes it suitable for different occasions, whether you are stopping for a sandwich, meeting a friend over coffee or rounding off a visit with dessert.
The cafe offers an alternative for visitors seeking a lighter option than a full restaurant meal while exploring the waterfront destination. Check its latest menu before visiting for details of the available desserts, sandwiches and coffee.
Where: Al Qana, Abu Dhabi
Aelos
Aelos serves Mediterranean-inspired food alongside breakfast, lunch and coffee options in Masdar City. Its menu offers choices for different parts of the day, from a morning breakfast to a sit-down meal or a coffee break in the afternoon.
Its location makes it a convenient option for people who live, work or study in the area and are looking for somewhere new to eat. The Mediterranean-inspired menu also gives the cafe its own identity within Abu Dhabi’s expanding casual dining scene. Visitors can check the latest menu for available dishes and drinks.
Where: Masdar City, Abu Dhabi
Doum House
Set within Masdar Park, Doum House is a speciality cafe serving beverages, desserts and freshly baked goods. Its location makes it a suitable place to take a break while enjoying the outdoors, whether meeting friends or stopping for coffee and something sweet.
With drinks, desserts and baked goods on offer, the cafe caters to different times of the day, from a morning coffee to an afternoon treat. Those exploring Masdar City can add Doum House to their list of casual cafe stops.
Where: Masdar Park, Masdar City
Plan your next cafe stop
From bagels and speciality coffee to French pastries and Greek cuisine, these new openings add more places to explore across Abu Dhabi. Before setting out, check each venue’s official website or social media pages for the latest opening hours, menu information and booking details.
