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Abu Dhabi

Cafés in Abu Dhabi

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CafésGuide was updated: December 22, 2025
Abu Dhabi offers a vibrant café and tea culture that blends tradition with modernity. You can enjoy traditional Arabic coffee, gahwa, flavoured with cardamom and saffron at cultural coffee houses, or savour strong, spiced Karak tea at local cafeterias and roadside stalls. The city's café scene includes artisanal coffee shops like The Third Place Café, where high-quality beans and innovative brews are served in stylish settings. For a touch of luxury, indulge in high tea at upscale hotels like the Emirates Palace, featuring a variety of teas, pastries, and stunning views.
LOCAL

LOCAL

LOCAL is a lifestyle concept in Abu Dhabi that brings together a specialty café, barbershop, and sneaker boutique all under one roof. Located in Al Zeina, Al Raha Beach, it has a minimalist, industrial-chic vibe with concrete floors, leather sofas, and a communal table. The café serves expertly brewed coffee from Seven Fortunes in Dubai, along with pastries and light bites. Next door, the barbershop offers haircuts and beard trims, with a complimentary coffee included. Behind a mirrored wall, the sneaker boutique showcases exclusive streetwear and high-end kicks, plus a sneaker laundry service to keep your shoes fresh.

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Art House Cafe

Art House Cafe

Tucked behind Al Bateen Mall next to the Etihad Modern Art Gallery, Art House Café is a creative spot where upcycled furniture and local art create a laid-back vibe, perfect for chilling over coffee or tea. The menu features hearty breakfasts like shakshuka and truffled scrambled eggs, along with fresh salads, burgers, pizza, and pasta, plus desserts like molten lava cake with ice cream. If you’re feeling creative, you can paint your own ceramic plate or mask, which gets displayed on the café’s walls, contributing to its artistic ambience.

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