What’s new in Abu Dhabi: Cafés, restaurants and experiences to try
Here are some of the latest places to eat, drink and try across the capital.
Abu Dhabi has welcomed a fresh mix of cafés, restaurants and new experiences, giving residents more places to add to their weekend plans. From specialty coffee and French pastries to Palestinian favourites and a colourful new padel experience, here are some of the latest openings and arrivals around the city.
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The Espresso Lab
The Espresso Lab has opened its second Abu Dhabi branch at The Arcades. The café and roastery is a new spot for coffee lovers looking for a relaxed setting and speciality brews.
Where: The Arcades, Abu Dhabi
Goodneighborhood
Specialty café Goodneighborhood is making its way to Abu Dhabi from Al Ain, with a new location in Bani Yas. The café adds another option for those looking to discover coffee spots outside the city’s usual favourites.
Where: Bani Yas, Abu Dhabi
Summer Glow
For something beyond food and coffee, Summer Glow brings neon-lit padel courts to Space42. The colourful setup gives the usual padel game a more playful, after-dark feel.
Where: Space42, Abu Dhab
Mama’esh
Popular Palestinian bakery Mama’esh has opened its first Abu Dhabi branch in Masdar City. Known for Palestinian baked goods and dishes, the new location brings the brand’s flavours to a new part of the capital.
Where: Masdar City, Abu Dhabi
Frontyard
Specialty café Frontyard has opened its second branch in Abu Dhabi, this time in Al Nahyan. The new location gives coffee fans another place to stop by 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 bakery to one of the capital’s popular shopping destinations.
Where: Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi
Temple
Dubai ice cream spot Temple has arrived at Souq Mina in Abu Dhabi. The shop is known for its distinctive flavours and adds another sweet stop to the Mina area.
Where: Souq Mina, Abu Dhabi
ANA Restaurant
Emirati restaurant ANA, which originated in Dubai, is opening its first Abu Dhabi branch at Dalma Mall. The arrival brings the homegrown concept to a new audience in the capital.
Where: Dalma Mall, Abu Dhabi
With new cafés, food spots and experiences continuing to arrive across the city, there are plenty of new places to discover in Abu Dhabi whether you are after your next coffee stop, a casual meal or something different to do.
