The ADR Guide: Best Breakfast Spots In Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi takes breakfast seriously. Turkish eggs, shakshouka, stacks of pancakes, proper full English breakfasts, and plenty of good coffee. We’ve put together our pick of places in the capital worth setting an alarm for, plus a few for those of us who think breakfast should last well into the afternoon.
The B Club
Abu Dhabi’s cosy, community breakfast spot serves their eggs with Brioche. The B Club packs the doorstop bread with scrambled eggs as a base, and tops it with a variety of ingredients, including with cheddar and chives, avocado, smoked turkey, mushroom pesto, or smoked salmon.
And if eggs aren’t your thing, try their Hot honey halloumi, giving you a sweet and salty start to your day.
It’s small inside with very limited seating, but the plus is that the café is pet-friendly too, with small dogs allowed inside on a leash.
Where: Al Nahyan
Timings: Mon-Thu, 7:30 am - 6:30 pm; Fri, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm; Sat, 10:00 am-9:00 pm; Sun, closed
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Society Abu Dhabi
At Society, you can have breakfast right by the water at Mamsha Beach on Saadiyat Island. Grab a table inside and take in the aesthetics, (including the large glass windows), or sit outside and take your pick from Turkish eggs with garlic labneh and chilli oil, shakshouka with feta and beef sausage, truffle scrambled eggs or eggs Benedict.
If you’re after something sweet, try the coconut granola and caramelised banana, or go for pancakes or an açai chia bowl.
Where: Mamsha Beach, Mamsha Al Saadiyat
Timings: Sun - Thur 8:00 am - 10:00 pm; Fri & Sat 8:00 am - 11 pm
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Art Market
Art Market at Yas Bay has become a hub for both food and creativity. Inside the cafe they have a painting activity which costs AED 50 and includes a canvas, paints and brushes, so you can work on your own mini canvas while you wait for your food.
The breakfast menu has Turkish eggs with chilli butter and yoghurt, shakshouka, eggs Benedict and smoked salmon. You can also go for the ArtMarket Breakfast, which comes with eggs, your choice of salmon or bacon, hash brown, avocado, tomato and smoky beans.
Your sweet tooth will enjoy digging into the loaded banana bread with coconut yoghurt, honey, blueberry compote, and fruit. They also host regular activities, including yoga, mandala painting and candle-making workshops that you can get involved in.
Where: Yas Bay Waterfront
Timings: 7:30 am - 10:00 pm
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TURF Café
TURF Café located along the promenade at Hidd Al Saadiyat has an all-day breakfast menu where you can order shakshouka, pancakes, or eggs Benedict for your evening cravings.
There’s also a Mexican breakfast with smashed avocado, eggs, and tomato salsa, and a Copenhagen French Toast with almond, labneh, orange and date maple syrup.
They cater for dietary requirements too, with a host of Gluten free options, including a gluten-free blackberry porridge.
Where: Hidd Al Saadiyat
Timings: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Market at The Abu Dhabi EDITION
If you’re not a morning person, head to Market at The Abu Dhabi EDITION for breakfast all day. There’s a dedicated buffet area with loads of options to choose from, including wellness-focused dishes, fresh fruit and detox drinks. You can also order à la carte if you’d rather go for specific dishes.
If you love plants and bright spaces, you’ll find tiny flora stacked up to the ceiling, plenty of lighting and huge glass windows. Outside, there’s a terrace for alfresco breakfast, and back inside you’ll find a grab-and-go option too if you’re picking up breakfast on the way to work.
Where: The Abu Dhabi EDITION
Timings: 6:30 am - 5:00 pm
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tashas
Breakfast at tashas Al Bateen runs until 6:00 pm, so you can get your breakfast fix later in the day. The menu has Spanish eggs with roasted peppers, tomatoes, baby spinach, crispy shallots and za’atar pita, or a breakfast bun with bacon, egg, halloumi, mushrooms and onion chutney.
The tapas menu also has patatas bravas, crispy cauliflower with miso aioli, burrata and grilled calamari if you fancy adding a few plates to the table.
If you prefer sitting by the water with your breakfast, the Al Bateen branch is right by Marsa Al Bateen, with outdoor tables overlooking the wharf and yachts.
Where: Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain
Timings: Abu Dhabi: 8:00 am - 12:00 am; Al Ain: 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
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Knead Bakery & Patisserie
Knead is a bakery and patisserie, but you don’t have to stick to the usual croissant-and-coffee combo here. The breakfast menu has shakshouka, truffle scrambled eggs and an Arabic breakfast, plus French toast and crepes if you’re in the mood for something sweet.
If you’re avoiding dairy, gluten or eggs, go for the chia bowl with almond milk. There are also sugar-free pancakes if you’re cutting back on sugar. The ADREA branch on Al Jubail Island overlooks the equestrian grounds, so you may spot the horses out training while you have breakfast.
And if you want to take a taste of Knead home, you can pick up homemade granola, salted caramel spread, locally harvested honey and coffee beans. The breakfast and take-home items are also available to order online here.
Where: Villa 10, Sheikh Fatima Bint Mubarak Street and ADREA, Al Jubail Island
Timings: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Cafe 302
Café 302 has a few ways to do breakfast, starting with a daily buffet from 6:30 am. You’ll get a breakfast spread, along with fresh juices, coffee and tea. It runs until 10:30am, priced at AED 119 per person.
There’s also an à la carte menu with dishes such as shakshouka, blueberry rice pancakes and a Full English.
From 6:00 am to 11:00 am, you can also choose from the four-item Breakfast Selection, which includes the Local, Lifestyle, Full English and Vegan Sunshine breakfasts. There’s a keto breakfast too, with your choice of eggs, protein, cheese and a drink.
Where: Al Danah
Timings: 6:00 am - 10:30 pm
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