Here are some of the newest cafés, restaurants and experiences to check out across the capital.
Abu Dhabi has welcomed a fresh lineup of cafés, restaurants and experiences, giving residents plenty of new options to add to their weekend plans. From specialty coffee and French pastries to Palestinian favourites and a colourful new padel experience, here’s a look at some of the latest openings and arrivals across the city.
The Espresso Lab
The Espresso Lab has opened its second Abu Dhabi branch at The Arcades, offering coffee lovers a relaxed new setting to enjoy speciality brews from the café and roastery.
Where: The Arcades, Abu Dhabi
Goodneighborhood
Specialty café Goodneighborhood is expanding from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi with a new location in Bani Yas. The new café offers another option for coffee lovers looking to explore spots beyond the capital’s more established favourites.
Where: Bani Yas, Abu Dhabi
Summer Glow
For something beyond food and coffee, Summer Glow brings neon-lit padel courts to Space42 Arena. The colourful setup puts a playful, after-dark spin on the usual padel game, with glow gear, music and neon courts creating a lively atmosphere.
Where: Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi
Mama’esh
Palestinian restaurant Mama’esh is another new addition to Abu Dhabi’s dining scene, bringing its menu of traditional Palestinian favourites to the capital. Known for dishes such as manaeesh, fatayer and musakhan, the restaurant offers a taste of Palestinian street food in a casual setting.
Where: Abu Dhabi
Popular Palestinian bakery Mama’esh has opened its first Abu Dhabi branch in Masdar City. Known for its traditional Palestinian baked goods and dishes, the new location brings the brand’s much-loved flavours to another part of the capital.
Where: Masdar City, Abu Dhabi
Frontyard
Specialty café Frontyard has opened its second Abu Dhabi branch in Al Nahyan, giving coffee lovers another spot to discover while exploring the neighbourhood.
Where: Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi
Yann Couvreur
French bakery Yann Couvreur has opened its second Abu Dhabi branch at Yas Mall. The new location brings the Parisian-inspired pâtisserie to one of the capital’s popular shopping destinations.
Where: Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi
Temple
Dubai ice cream spot Temple has arrived in Abu Dhabi, opening at Souq Mina in Mina Zayed. Known for its distinctive flavours, the new shop adds another sweet stop to the growing food scene in the Mina area.
Where: Souq Mina, Abu Dhabi
ANA Restaurant
Emirati restaurant ANA, which originated in Dubai, has opened its first Abu Dhabi branch at Dalma Mall. The contemporary dining concept brings its take on Emirati flavours to a new audience in the capital.
Where: Dalma Mall, Abu Dhabi
With new cafés, restaurants and experiences continuing to pop up across the city, there are plenty of fresh places to discover in Abu Dhabi — whether you’re looking for your next coffee stop, a casual meal or something a little different.
