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Boomah, The Owl Café بومه ذي آول كافيه
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Gh
Review №1

Boomah cafe provided a lovely experience. The cafe itself is teeny tiny, with only 4 tables and currently allowing maximum of 14 people to be in the venue due to current covid restrictions. We ordered a coffee and an iced tea, both of which were yummy but their serving size was shocking, especially for the iced tea. The owl encounter was the hero of this visit, of course. They were gentle and enjoyed being pet. One of their caretakers, Islam, freely shared knowledge and happily talked about them the whole time.

Ke
Review №2

Boomah Cafe is a great spot for a coffee, tea or cold drink with a friend or two. A small cafe, spotlessly clean, and smartly decorated. Of course, the highlight is the owls! You can enter their space, learn about each one, and even pet them gently. The staff here are wonderful, friendly and inviting. The owl handler too was informative and patient, taking us one by one to each owl. He answered all our questions about each one, and you can see how he truly cares for these magnificent birds. You should really stop in here for a break, it is like its own oasis from rest of the city - nice music, and fascinating creatures to contemplate with a delicious drink. Only cookies available for snacking, so eat something beforehand. We loved it!

Ma
Review №3

Was a nice experienceStaff were amazing especially the Egyptian guy inside the owl room he was super helpful.Coffee was also goodPrice was okay

ig
Review №4

This is an amazing place. My 3 year old daughter was so astonished and her face was amazing. Is a short experience. 15 to 25 minutes only, take the picture learn a bit, have a wonderful coffee and thats it. But really unforgettable 15 minutes.

Di
Review №5

This was SUCH a fun experience! The owls are super friendly and the guide helps explain and assist you in every way possible, had great time. Had coffee at their cafe while we waited for our turn in the owl room and it was fast and tasty ☕️

Af
Review №6

Amazing Experience...my kids loved touching and petting the owls. The owls are so friendly and the cafe has amazing coffee!

do
Review №7

Excellent place and service ...Very good coffee tooThe staff all are very kind and helpful..The owl tour is awesome:)

Su
Review №8

First cafe shop in UAE where u can enjoy coffee n beverages with owl , so impressive you can also have owl tour and touch them and click pictures it’s located inside seef village mall.. must visit(owl room tour has entrance fee)For more plz follow my instagram @munch_freak

Am
Review №9

Amazing experience, owls are well taken care of, staff is very friendly!Highly recommended!

Al
Review №10

Great concept in this little cozy Cafe, where you can enjoy a coffee menu and a variety of cold beverages. Most importantly, the view of the owls and you can even purchase an entry for you and your kids to get face to face with these interesting birds.

Ri
Review №11

Lovely place to interact with the owls, and learn about them. You can enjoy a coffee before or after the owl interaction. Definitely will come back!

Ha
Review №12

Love the experience! my kids enjoyed the owls so much! the coffee is good as well.

Bu
Review №13

The first of its kind. Wonderful experience. Great staff.KEEP IT UP, KEEP IT OWLY 👍

Ju
Review №14

I didnt drink coffee there, but it was first time I have seen owls. Very beautiful and majestic birds. What I didnt like is conditions they keep birds in. This are night birds so during the day they must sleep, so as I dont think owners let them fly enough.

Lj
Review №15

I love it there...the kuya in the owl’s room is very accomodating and very informative. The personality of each owl is so diversed, you’d be impressed how the kuya knows each one of them so well...it is quite an experience for an animal lover like myself...🥰🥰🥰 oooh not to forget, the coffee tastes great as well...😍 would definitely come back in the future.

Ro
Review №16

Boomah, The Owl Cafe was a wonderful experience that I was able to share with my wife and son during a recent outing. Abu Dhabi has its fair share of coffeehouses and trying to be unique is a tall order. When I read that this cafe had finally opened, I knew we needed to track it down. Hidden behind the Al Seef Shopping Mall and part of the Al Seef Resort complex. However, the cafe is not for early birds as it doesnt open until 2:00 PM. It does stay open unitl 10 pm for all of you night owls! The Owl Cafe brings to Abu Dhabi an experience similar to the animal cafes in Japan.The cafe itself is tiny, with 5 tables and seating for probably 15 people. They have a nice menu with numerous coffee or tea related drinks and a nice selection of mocktails to choose from. My Cortado was very good, my son had his first Spanish Latte which he enjoyed. My wife had the Boomah Mocktail which is a blending of watermelon, apple juice, ginger, and mint. That too was delicious. Service was prompt and of course the theme of the cafe is owls! That is the draw and we were only separated from the 9 or so owls by a large glass window. From our seats we could watch them on their perches primping and preening themselves.We had the option to just sit and watch or pay a nominal fee to go into the owl room and fully immerse ourselves with them. Wany some advice? Pay the money! We were probably in the room for for over 20 minutes learning about the various species of owls they have on the roosts, but the best part was learning how to approach them and being able to gently pet them. All but one was incredibly docile. Each owl had its own unique personality and the smile on my sons face was so worth it. I know I had the same smile! This was a real experience that will stay with us forever. I strongly suggest that you add Boomah, The Owl Cafe to your Abu Dhabi Bucket List... Youll have a hoot of a time! Owl bet you love it!

Mo
Review №17

I went there with my family and had a great experience. The staff were very friendly and the drinks were very good. Then we went to the owl section and the experience was unforgettable. We loved it. It’s a place that we will definitely visit again.

Ab
Review №18

Wonderful place with wonderful staff…. Thanks Belal for the wonderful experience

Sa
Review №19

The atmosphere is perfect, the staff are friendly and polite. Great experience! RECOMMENDED

Al
Review №20

Boomah cafe is one of the best cafes ever! Its so entertaining! The owls are so nice and children get to enjoy the time we spend there , and their rose cafe is so amazing ! Ive been there a lot and I advice everyone to go there and take pictures with the owls and enjoy the coffee 😌

Kh
Review №21

A very unique experience. Good coffee and service.

Az
Review №22

Its a tiny cafe with a separate small room where 9 owls are kept. You can pay 70dhs per person and enter the owl room,pet them, take them on hand. The keepers also tell you informations about the owls. Coffee is also good.Just a little concern is the room for the owls. Its very tiny and by asking I came to know they keep them there at night, only without the chains. I feel its very small space for 9 birds to be there captive. I hope they are letting them free more often.

Jo
Review №23

Quaint, tiny place. The owls are a must-see.

Mo
Review №24

This cafe will definitely give you a unique experience to remember. The time we spend with owls was so much fun and the host was very polite and courteous giving nice tips to handle the owls and making us comfortable with the owls.Overall had a very lovely evening with owls...

Fa
Review №25

It was a fun experience , the owls are cute and friendly. Great staff and service. I highly recommend their spanish latte and iced coffee.

Ki
Review №26

Such a cool place:)My kids love here. It is very clean and under good condition. Owls are so awesome

Sa
Review №27

Boomah is a lovely place to visit especially if you are fond of birds and animals! I went there a couple of days ago with a friend and was terrified of petting the owls, but Bilal (the owl trainer) helped me overcome my fear and encouraged me to hold an owl of my choice. I chose to hold Venus who was such a beautiful creature!!You should definitely go here to enjoy a drink and experience petting/holding the precious owls!

Ad
Review №28

I have to say I enjoyed this place. Different experience and good vibes… very unique for everyone

me
Review №29

Great experience in interacting with the owls!

Ju
Review №30

Such a unique place 😍 loved the experience so much ❤️ Owls are super lovely 🥰 thanks to the great staff it all went nicely ❤️👏🏻

Sa
Review №31

This is a must see place in Abu Dhabi! Fun for the whole family and you learn alot. A bonus was that you can pet almost all of the owls and even get to hold them.

Ab
Review №32

It was unforgettable experience, the owl seemed chill and happy. The staffs are great and rose latte is my favorite

Li
Review №33

I had not ideas of such place in Abu Dhabi. The Owl cafe is small but absolutely fantastic. The owls are fascinating ! Super Reccomend.

Mo
Review №34

First time to see this kind of cafe. Genuinely a great idea. very informative and professional team. Would recommend to see this.

ha
Review №35

Good place, nice vibeWish if you can sit with the owl and have your coffee too

No
Review №36

Its my favorite Cafe they have the best coffee and service ever and there prices are perfect for everyone 👌😍😍😍😍😍 its an amazing place ❤️❤️

مب
Review №37

Nice experience and knowing the types of owls and can carry them

Mo
Review №38

Fun experience

Ma
Review №39

Okay okay yall here me out go here please you will not regret it so yes u can pet the owls and hold them and take cute pictures oh and the owls all have names like Mars,shaikha,saif and more (I forgot lol) anyways while your waiting for your turn you can order some drinks that are also good oh and Im pretty sure depending on the time u come you will have to wait less :) this is a great place for kids I brought my whole family my siblings definitely had fun and parents also were happy the place around the cafe is also pretty!

Ma
Review №40

It’s an owlsome place to relax, see the beauty & character of owls and enjoy your favorite coffee.Cozy ambiance and wide range of beverages to choose from plus the super friendly owner and staff.Boomah team is dedicated to their in house owl.We super love the place! Will definitely visit them again. Keep it up! More power! 💖💖💖🦉🦉🦉

RA
Review №41

Nice coffee shop viewTest niceNew stileLove the place will back againThanks

Ba
Review №42

Experiencewise it was amazing, drinkswise it was disappointing. Cold beverages were just syrup and 7up so kind of disappointed with that. Tickets for entering the owl are superpriced considering it is only a small room

He
Review №43

Its an amazing place and the service , drinks and food are perfectly good .Hope to visit again 🤗

Ab
Review №44

Good coffeeNice and quzy place, but you have to pay to be on the other side of the glass to meet the owls !?

Ja
Review №45

First of all, I’ve heard the owls in the cafe are rescues as some of them are not able to survive on their own. If this is the case, and the owners have chosen to care for them, then I applaud the efforts. However, this is the same environment I’ve seen in other owl cafes in Japan. Before we even ordered coffee we witnessed a woman patting an owls head and taking photos of them inches from their face. The owl clearly didn’t like being ‘patted’ on the head and tried to fly off. Of course, like most owl cafes, the owls are chained to the perch with little room to move around. The owl collapsed on itself and the handler and customer just stood by watching.If the story about them being rescues is true, then again I’m happy they are being cared for. But there has to be an alternative. I would pay so much more to have an experience observing an owl which was not made to be awake during the day or chained to a perch. They don’t need to be touched. If someone really wants to drink coffee with owls, open the cafe at night and don’t let people touch them.

EN
Review №46

Nice place

Br
Review №47

A really nice and small cafe with a unique experience. You can enjoy your coffee or tea with views of the owls or go in for a hands on experience with them. Islam the trainer told me all about each owl and was very accommodating, showing how to pat and hold each one. A great experience. Thank you Islam.

Da
Review №48

What a great place! Highly recommend it. So unique and fun. Owls are obviously very well cared for and happy.

fa
Review №49

Experimenting with coffee with owls is like a fantasy. Very nice, best of luck to you

En
Review №50

Good 👍I just didnt like berries mojito.. its little bitter

Ra
Review №51

Honestly the staff were not very welcoming, the experience was definitely good, different and new , the coffee was soo good. therefore the tickets were overpriced.

Ma
Review №52

A cafe you must visit in Abu Dhabi !

Mo
Review №53

AMAZING experience!!!!! MUST VISIT at least once 😂Definitely will visit again soon 🔜

Ab
Review №54

I had great experience, nice place for kids and family.Good Coffee.

kh
Review №55

Nice atmosphere and the coffee is one of the best coffee I have ever had

Ev
Review №56

Very interesting concept, like why owls?! But it looks nice and owls seems healthy as they all looking gorgeous and good. HOWEVER, as to the café part I wasnt happy at all. They only have beverages, hot and cold and nothing to eat except of acai which is super overpriced for its presentation and taste. I had much better acai in many places and cheaper. Coffee served only with full fat cow milk and no other options. 5 stars for owls and 2 stars to cafe. This is why only average 3 stars.

K
Review №57

The best cafe i have ever visited ❤️👍🏻

kh
Review №58

Real Owls, Real Coffee and enjoyable experiance for adults and kids.

Ak
Review №59

Unique place, a bit small. the owls are beautiful and look very healthy. but on a bit expensive side, you need to pay 70 or 75 dirhams per head and your not allowed to ask the staff to take a picture which I can understand but if youre alone thats sad so youll have to bring someone with you and pay extra just for the pictures 😔

Sa
Review №60

The idea itself is worth 5 stars. A verity of species. They are almost all tame. You are allowed to interact with owls directly. Very well kept and organized. Really worth it.

Sh
Review №61

Amazing staff,, drinks soo yummy 🤤 comfortable place

An
Review №62

Loved it! The Boomah latte was superb.

sa
Review №63

Ethics wise, its terrible business venture. I witnessed little children poking and prodding at the owls, acting as if they were attractions rather than animals with a conscience. Furthermore, there were owls that looked to have been snowy owls, and air conditioning cannot possibly emulate their natural habitat

Sa
Review №64

Happy and Healthy Owls, feels great to see these owls being well taken care of.

S
Review №65

Amazing experience, friendly staff and yummyyyyy food. Thank you!!!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ab
Review №66

It is a wonderful & excellent place to visit it is outstanding pace

Is
Review №67

Very unique and relaxing experience, friendly and knowledgeable staff, affordable prices and therapeutic interaction with the owls

Wa
Review №68

Excellent concept of close encounter with owls. The trainer was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The owls were very friendly and did not mind us touching them and carrying them. The place was very small. The AC was very high, probably to give owls the environment they like. Overall an amazing experience.

Fa
Review №69

It was a new and nice experience with the owls. My kids liked it more than their visit to Legoland.

La
Review №70

Amazing cafe ❤ loved the pwls specially Sun 🌞

Da
Review №71

I love it its my second time there and honestly you cant not fall in love with owls I love them so much

Ra
Review №72

Nice owls and delicious drinks!

i4
Review №73

The staff and the coffee were perfect,Seeing these adorable owls made the experience even better.

Ma
Review №74

Amazing cafe with a variety of drinks and very friendly staff. It’s one of a kind experience in the UAE meeting a variety of friendly owls and enjoy the experience with a cup of coffee. Would highly recommend it. Family friendly environment and great for animal lovers 👍🏼

Mo
Review №75

Just great experience to feel and touch

Ab
Review №76

2 stars for the concept of the cafe , 75 dhs for adults and 50 dhs for kids to see 5 or 6 owls in a tiny room this is over rated, you coukd pay less to enter an entire zoo. Didnt like it at all.

Am
Review №77

The owls are gorgeous!!! Couldn’t stop looking at them!!...BUT.... 75 aed per person just to see the owl is expensive. We can see the owl from the cafe through the glass as well. It was disappointing to go all the way there and to know that it was expensive to enter that cabin.The cafe, it’s just for the name sake. Coffee was okay!! Not much selection for snack or beverage.

Da
Review №78

This place Wil definitely give you the best experience of your life. The staff is very friendly and will make sure that youre guided and comfortable touching the owls, holding them and learning more about them. The collection and diversity of owls that they have is mind blowing. You might find yourself attached to one them just like we did. It was amazing!

Su
Review №79

I thought it was a bad idea to display owls, but I was surprised by how they pamper the owls and treat them with utmost care! An outstanding one of a kind unforgettable experience!

Ri
Review №80

See live owls, you can take a selfie. it is like a fairy tale

He
Review №81

I love love love the owls definitely am going there againNot much selection in there menu

Co
Review №82

9 owls! So cool. :)

Ke
Review №83

Absolutely amazing first experience with an OWL

Ra
Review №84

Not as expected, too small and high cost for just taking a picture with the owl. The menu is very poor, some regular hot/cold drinks nothing more.

Ti
Review №85

Tiny cafe that only does coffee with only limited seating. I didnt stay as you had to pay 75aed to see the owls. I think its cheaper to go to the Emirates zoo where the animals will be in a larger environment and you can have coffee or food.

Fa
Review №86

The Café has a great environment and the staff are welcoming. I highly recommend you to try the açaí and flat white coffee 😍 and the new strawberry 🍓 cold drink

Ki
Review №87

Loved the idea, although it is small area but literally full of calm and quiet. Im very interested in the taste of the coffee that this cafe is serving 😋 you will be sitting in a small room and enjoy watching the beautiful owls in the other room separating by a clear glass partition 🦉😍

Ha
Review №88

I absolutely loved the place..great service

Ha
Review №89

Amazing place .. something you cant experience anywhere else in UAE! If you like pets then this place is a must .. Great staff as well very friendly .. the owls are kept in great shape and are very friendly too

Ah
Review №90

A good place to go with new idea

Ah
Review №91

Worst coffee ever , i’ve had bad experience with worker zero hospitality he thought im fool hope to understand customer first

ma
Review №92

We enjoyed the place

mu
Review №93

Good atmosphere and amazing creatures and amazing coffee maybe bite size cookies with coffee would be better

Mi
Review №94

Loved it

Ni
Review №95

Very nice environment good coffee and some rare spieces of owl 🦉 that you can admire!!!

مح
Review №96

A new experience, the staff are friendly and the owls are also domesticated and playful

Pr
Review №97

It was really a out of the world experience...

Ab
Review №98

Owl admission is expensive, staff are nice

kh
Review №99

Great experience. One of a kind. Reminds me of the one in Japan.Great staff, little expensive.

Sa
Review №100

Really bad idea to use animals for pure entertainment. These animals have the right to live free in their natural habitat not stick in a box for your entertainment

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  • Address:Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Site:https://instagram.com/boomah.ae?igshid=tavnsw0v02k8
  • Phone:+971 2 441 9041

Categories
  • Cafe
  • Bird watching area
Working hours
  • Monday:2–10PM
  • Tuesday:2–10PM
  • Wednesday:2–10PM
  • Thursday:2–10PM
  • Friday:2–10PM
  • Saturday:2–10PM
  • Sunday:2–10PM
Service options
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
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