Sanderson’s Café

Travel to: Indonesia with a Traditional Balinese Breakfast

With a focus on creating nutritious and wholesome food, Sanderson’s Café in Al Seef Resort & Spa by Andalus is taking diners to beautiful Bali with its chilled black rice pudding with baby banana tempura, coconut ice cream, toasted nuts and blueberry caramel dish.

Al Seef Compound, Behind Al Seef Village Mall, Khalifa Park Area, 8am to 8.30pm, Dhs57.

(02) 222 1142

@wearesandersons

Café 302

No trip to Belgium is complete without a huge plate of waffles, so it’s only natural Café 302 at Al Maha Arjaaan by Rotana, presents their best. The unmissable Big Belgian Waffle comprises of crispy, golden breakfast cakes with toppings of mixed berry compote, wild berries and vanilla mascarpone.

Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad St, 8am to 2pm, Dhs37.

(02) 610 6666

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Nolu’s

Blending Afghani and Californian cuisines, Nolu’s at The Galleria Mall, Al Maryah Island is serving up sunny-side-up eggs cooked in a skillet with tomatoes, onion and coriander, served with potatoes, veggies, cheese and a pot of traditional tea.

The Galleria Mall, Al Maryah Island, breakfast available 9am to noon, Dhs79.

(800) 66587

@nolusrestaurant

Art House Café

Widely billed as one of Abu Dhabi’s hidden gems, Art House Café at Etihad Modern Art Gallery is the perfect spot to fill up before a day of brushing up on the latest art displays. Enjoy the traditional Emirati beidg wa tomat, the popular one-skillet dish of tomatoes, jalepenos, spices and cracked eggs topped with crumbled feta and coriander.

Al Huwelat St, Bateen Area, Opp Al Bateen Villa No 15, 9am to midnight, Dhs38.

(02) 666 0175

@arthousecafead

Joud Café

The trend-setting eatery Joud Café, an ideal spot for a long lerisurely breakfast, is jetting diners off directly to the streets of Barcelona with a traditional Spanish frittata, filled with potatoes, onions, cheese and sour cream, served with a side of sourdough.

Al Bateen Park Plaza, breakfast served 8am to noon, Dhs65.

(056) 525 8235

@joudcafe

Keki Japanese Bakery

Say Konnichiwa to the Abu Dhabi homegrown concept, Keki Japanese Bakery in Al Bateen, who are dishing up a classic Japanese dish – Summer mango pancakes, with two souffle style pancakes served with mango custard puree and fresh fruit.

Gate No 1, Al Bateen Park, 8am to 10pm, Dhs65 for the combo breakfast.

(02) 309 3999

@kekiuae

Majlis Lobby Lounge

The true taste of Brazilian summer, Acai bowls are on offer at Majlis Lobby Lounge in Rosewood Abu Dhabi complete with freshly cut mango, banana, and a sprinkle of almond flakes.

Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Next to The Galleria Al Maryah Island, 7am to 10.30am, Dhs65.

(02) 813 5550

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Urban Kitchen

Urban Kitchen is delivering a Bangkok adventure for those who like a hint of spice in the morning, with their Thai omelette drizzled with soy sauce, aromatic herbs and a large red chili, served on a bed of jasmine rice.

Lobby Level of Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, 925 Sultan Bin Zayed The First St, 6.30am to 10.30am, Dhs50.

(02) 698 8137

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Café 28 @ Abu Dhabi Golf Club

According to the British, breakfast is best served fried. Diners can transport themselves to the iconic London streets with a Full English Breakfast at Café 28 @ Abu Dhabi Golf Club, complete with fried egg, chicken sausages, beef bacon, sautéed mushroom, hash brown and baked beans, and a side of toasted rustic bread.

Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Khalifa City A, Dhs89.

(02) 885 3555

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Hawksbill Restaurant @ Saadiyat Beach Golf Club

A spin on the regular Irish breakfast, Hawksbill Restaurant @ Saadiyat Beach Golf Club believe breakfast is best served between bread. The incredible HawIrish Breakwich complete with beef bacon, corned beef scramble, chicken sausage, tomatoes, avocado, mayo and hash brown, served in soda bread sandwich.

Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Sheikh Khalifa Highway, Dhs89.

(02) 499 8100

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Sofra Bld

Breakfast might be the only meal of the day if the Sofra Bld’s ultimate Greek feast has its way. The meal kicks off with marinated kalamata olives and feta cheese followed by tyropita – the legendary Greek cheese pie. Next up there’s scrambled eggs with fresh tomato and smoked beef, followed by dessert (yes dessert for breakfast) with preserved grapes cinnamon, rice pudding with mastic, and a sesame bar with tahina and honey.

Shangri-la Abu Dhabi, Khor Al Maqta, Qaryat al Ber, 6am to 10.30am (11.30am on weekends), Dhs120.

(02) 509 8505

shangri-la.com

No. FiftySeven Boutique Café

The brekkie American dreams are made of awaits at No. FiftySeven Boutique Café, the southern style dish consisting of buttermilk waffle and potato chips with sumptuous fried chicken nestled on top.

Building Two, Al Marasy, Al Bateen Harbour, Dhs45.

(02) 441 6100

@no57cafe

Coffee Architecture

If dreams of a trip to Istanbul are on the brain, head to Coffee Architecture at Mangrove Place and let the coffee aficionados prepare a delicious Baklava brioche special comprising filo pastry with organic butter, crushed pistachios and syrup. Wash it all down with free flowing qahwa.

Mangrove Place, Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, Dhs45.

(055) 446 3433

@coffee_architecture

Larte Abu Dhabi

Strolling through the streets of Rome searching for the best pizza is typically done around dinner time. However at Larte Abu Dhabi, they are giving the people what they want – breakfast pizza! Topped with mozzarella, cheese and eggs and served in the stunning interiors of the Italy inspired eatery.

Manarat Al Saadiyat, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Hwy, Saadiyat Island, Dhs55. Available noon to 2pm.

(02) 657 5888

@larte.abudhabi

Salama’s Restaurant

One of the capitals most sophisticated F&B concepts, Salama’s Restaurant is offering the best of Morocco with Moroccan baked eggs served with traditional tea and a slice of pastilla – traditional meat pie laced with cinnamon.

Al Quffal St, Marsa Al Bateen, noon to 11pm, Dhs95.

(02) 563 9484

@salamasrestaurant

Central Grounds

Central Grounds might be located in the Marriott Downtown, but their breakfast burrito will make diners feel like they’re on a trip to Mexico. Filled to the brim with scrambled eggs, beans, avocado, tomato, cheddar cheese and turkey bacon, the dish is also served with homemade fries.

Marriott Downtown, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed St, 6.30am to 7pm, Dhs65.

(02) 304 7777

@marriottdowntownad

CuiScene

With long weekends in Beirut a favorite for many, CuiScene has just the thing for those looking to enjoy some traditional Lebanese fare. A full spread of foul medames, cheese sambousek, grilled haloumi, falafel, tahina, hash browns, zaatar saj, labneh and Arabian bread awaits.

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Khor Al Maqta, 7am to 10.30am, Dhs130.

(02) 654 3238

fairmont.com

Alba Terrace

Alba Terrace at The Abu Dhabi EDITION is preparing the ultimate French dish – their Brioche special edition French toast. Served in the elegant and vibrant restaurant, it provides a gateway to a lazy Parisian morning like no other.

The Abu Dhabi Edition, Al Bateen, Dhs85.

(02) 208 0000

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Mega MelaConsumer Event

Was the largest cultural gathering in the UAE of its kind, from themes to historic traditions guests were able to find the East celebrated with the same zest at du Arena, Yas Island.

The three-day event hosted a range of signature activities and features as well as celebrated the biggest and brightest festival of lights “Diwali”.

A blend of the best of art, craft, dance, music and theatre, the 3-day festival is only just a glimpse of the treasure the country carries.

Experience the magic of the East and witness the true colors of India, hear the sound of the drums, guitars and pianos, smell the aroma of fresh food, and hear the chatter amongst friends, Yas Mega Mela is like a massive family get-together.

The kaleidoscope of colours, cultures, goods and flavours on offer will have you coming back for more, no matter what your Indian influence and interest.

It offers an unparalleled opportunity to come face to face with the Middle East’s Asian community and experience the culture in its entirety.

RAN FROM: October 31 – November 2
VENUE: du Arena, Yas Island

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Taste Of Abu DhabiConsumer Event

Taste of Abu Dhabi is the definitive showcase of the capital’s best restaurants, top chefs, live music and leading food & drink brands. The 3-day event was hosted between the 7th-9th November 2019, in the world famous du Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.

The highlight of the foodie calendar, Taste of Abu Dhabi showcasesd the latest, greatest and most exciting restaurants from the region. Festival goers were served taster-size signature dishes, whilst world-class celebrity chefs cooked up a storm live on-stage and, as always, there were many opportunities for guests to get hands-on with interactive masterclasses and shoped from an array of local and international food & drink vendors.

Taste of Abu Dhabi 2019, was bigger and better than ever before! We hosted over 15,000 visitors and the festivities kicked off on 7th November. Guests were able to taste incredible food & drink, enjoy live music from our international headline acts and take part in amazing activities. We can guarantee a fun-filled weekend for the whole family! See you at the 2020 Taste of Abu Dhabi!

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Time Out Restaurant Awards Abu Dhabi By Invitation Only

Abu Dhabi’s best restaurants were revealed by Time Out Abu Dhabi.

Within the Time Out Abu Dhabi Restaurant Awards hosted in 2019 there are 21 categories covering a vast range of different cuisines and venues.

Across the year, the team of reviewers have eaten at hundreds of restaurants, cafés, bars, pubs and brunches anonymously and paid for their meals.

The winners were announced at the awards ceremony which was held at Rosewood Abu Dhabi on Tuesday November 26th.

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World Of Food Abu Dhabi Consumer Event

Welcome to World of Food Abu Dhabi a culinary jouWelcome to World of Food Abu Dhabi a culinary journey of funky street food, from more than a dozen countries. Featuring savory and sweet food dishes, our Chefs prepared quirky, eye catching Instagrammable dishes.

Guests joined us for delicious dishes, incredible demonstrations from Michelin star chefs, divine desserts, live entertainment and a guinness world record that was broken at the park.

Whether it was to sample the delicacies, enjoy live music, entertain the kids, eat your way around the globe or find that something special for the kitchen; World of Food has it covered.

Hosted 5 - 9 December 2019 | Umm Al Emarat Park, Abu Dhabi

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SIALTrade Event

The 2019 edition of SIAL Middle East ran from 9 - 11 December at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. If you attended the event last year, get ready to be amazed yet again with an even bigger event as thousands of never before seen products in the region will be on display. Stay tuned for 2020.

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UAE National Coffee Championships Trade Event

The specialty coffee industry is a key part of the region’s rapidly expanding food and beverage industry and to strengthen the incredible growth of the specialty coffee scene in the Middle East, three official competitions, certified by World Coffee Events (WCE) and sanctioned by the Specialty Coffee Association took place at SIAL Middle East.

The UAE National Coffee Championships ran from 9th - 11th December 2019 at SIAL Middle East in Abu Dhabi, bringing together the region's most passionate and talented baristas.

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UAE National Coffee Championships Trade Event

The specialty coffee industry is a key part of the region’s rapidly expanding food and beverage industry and to strengthen the incredible growth of the specialty coffee scene in the Middle East, three official competitions, certified by World Coffee Events (WCE) and sanctioned by the Specialty Coffee Association will take place at SIAL Middle East.

The UAE National Coffee Championships will take place from 9th - 11th December 2019 at SIAL Middle East in Abu Dhabi, bringing together the region's most passionate and talented baristas.

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Gahwa Championships Trade Event

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi will pioneer the first Gahwa Championships in the UAE capital in December 2019. Building on the success of its Bait Al Gahwa initiative, which aims to document and protect Gahwa as an essential element of Emirati culture, the Championships will test the knowledge and practice of competitors from across the region in areas such as the heritage of Gahwa; bean selection and roasting; and Gahwa preparation and serving. The Championships will also feature categories specific to roasting as well as a beverage concept award.
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Abu Dhabi Date Palm Exhibition Trade Event

The date fruit is synonymous to Northern Africa and the Middle East region. Having said that, there is no better place than Abu Dhabi to host the inaugural edition of Abu Dhabi Date Palm Exhibition (ADDPE), the world’s only dedicated B2B event for date palm fruit.

To be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, Minister of Presidential Affairs And Chairman of Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), the 2019 edition of the event will be held from 9 – 11 December at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

Abu Dhabi Date Palm Exhibition will be co-located with SIAL Middle East, the region’s fastest-growing food, beverage, and hospitality event.

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Delicious DealsPromotion

As part of Abu Dhabi Culinary Season, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched a city-wide promotion that will see multiple restaurants and malls across Abu Dhabi offer diners amazing meals at jaw-dropping prices.

Abu Dhabi Culinary Season, which will run from 14 November to 14 December, will include the Delicious Deals promotion, which will give food-lovers even more reason to take a break from their daily routine and take advantage of some mouth-watering food promotions.

From brilliant burgers and super salads to ‘sinful’ sweets and treats, food-fans will be able to find it all under the Delicious Deals umbrella at loads of their favourite food outlets. Visit restaurants that are on board until December 14th to take advantage of these exclusive deals.