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Cafe Arabia
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Ma
Review №1

The place and ambiance is very comfortable and cozy. The food is luscious and enticing but the serving time it takes take for almost 1 hour waiting. I hope they will add more staff.

Kh
Review №2

Great place to visit and enjoy good food . They also have place to accommodate such as big group meeting . For are good and so are the drink.

je
Review №3

It’s a great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming. Amazing coffee, food and service. Staff are extremely knowledgeable and make great recommendations.

IS
Review №4

For sure one of my favorite Arabic breakfast locations in Abu Dhabi. Fresh and deliciously prepared food, wonderful atmosphere with many tiny details. Just the right place to gather with friends and enjoy the food.

N
Review №5

Nice place and great service. I went their for breakfast and it was nice. Recommended to all for all time 😍

As
Review №6

Lovely! The place has such a homey vibe to it and I honestly love it. The seating is very comfy too! Courteous and polite waiters. I had their Arabic platter which was so good. I really loved their honey/date syrup and tahini dip, it was a perfect match with the cheese. I wasn’t a fan of the hummus though as I felt that it was quite pasty instead of creamy. The labneh and cheese was perfect and the pita bread was fresh out of the oven! Their Moroccan mint tea was really good too! My only criticism of the place is their very slow and bad internet which made it very hard for me to work ): Please get your internet fixed!This is your to-go to place if you’re craving Arabic breakfast or brunch

Kh
Review №7

The breakfast was really good, I had the full breakfast which cost around 135aed but for unlimited tea you have to pay 5 dhs !!! The food was delicious and the place is recommended.

ma
Review №8

A typical Arabic or Middle Eastern breakfast usually contains a beautiful variety of appetizer-style dishes known as mezze, such as eggs, vegetables, beans, sausage and bread. It is almost a fiesta of flavors, colors and textures.DishesFool MedamesFalafelGrilled fetaCheese sticksPita Break/ KuboosHummus with MeatScrambled egg with sojuk (Sausage)P.S. breakfast come with complimentary tea. (UNLIMITED) which is a number one drink in the Middles East. It is typically served after a meal to aid in digestion

J
Review №9

Beautiful place, very relaxing ambiance! Frinedly staff and good food, not great but good!

Mo
Review №10

Nice elegant place, I liked the location, interior decoration, food was delicious.

Ja
Review №11

Cozziest coffee shop..Coffee taste good as well😘

Fa
Review №12

Such an amazing and friendly staff. The coffee is THE BEST. I liked the atmosphere of this place.

Li
Review №13

Inbelievably tasty local quizines 🥰

Ra
Review №14

The place is amazing very easily to get parking ,the customer service was excellent and fast , food was so delicious and tasty. Recommend to visit the cafe it’s suitable as well for the family, prices are reasonable. All in all the review is excellent

sy
Review №15

Wonderful Ambeince and home like comfort.

Na
Review №16

Lovely and cozy place and best spot for breakfast..

Iv
Review №17

The ambiance is totally good,very relaxing,so cozy place. but i was disappointed for staff service. we waited for almost 30mins until they served the coffee. they served the cake with melted ice cream on top which is not good on the photo.

Ra
Review №18

Lovely place, its not my 1st time here, been here many times since 2017 with my family and friends. I always went here only for the atmosphere but yesterday I really felt Im in my own home, just 3 staff members were visible and all were very friendly, caring and gentle, must say very professional. Breads and tea was flowing without even asking, the breakfast was yumyumyummmyyyyyy.... hot cheesyyy mamaeesh was soooo good, Must say this place changed a lot according to my experience. Never felt giving a review but today I really want to share my experience for their best food, service and friendliness. Keep up the great work.. 👍👍

Ag
Review №19

Cafe Arabia really surprised me! The moment I got in I witnessed this cool & relaxed, yet cozy & friendly atmosphere. There are plenty of books, giant teddy bears, a variety of local and world-class decorations and the cutest array of hanging lamps that remind of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar.The food was yummy with very reasonable prices. They serve all day breakfast, except for certain items in the menu but you can get away with having a good pair of eggs.The place is currently under some renovations upstairs however it is pretty much child/baby friendly.I highly recommend it!

ch
Review №20

One of my favorite cafes in abudhabi, very Cosy place, you feel like at homeThey opened roof recently like a garden style, awesome ideaFood quality and coffee is greatWaiters are welcomingFor price its above average, but its worth it

Do
Review №21

The ambience is amazing. Its a chill place that you can go to for an afternoon tea with your friends.

HS
Review №22

I gave this cafe another chance. And still didnt like the service and the food 🙂💔 disappointment again..

BM
Review №23

Great food and ambience, conveniently located across the park. Cafe Arabia is a unique cafe concept that presents the rich culture of Arabia in a modern setting.

sa
Review №24

AC not working, it was very hot and we couldn’t stay.Groupon not working !!Hot chocolate drink was not good.

Ri
Review №25

Cool place to work and mingle with people and socialize. Coffee is not impressive though. Below average beverage.

Ev
Review №26

So relaxing. Good ambiance. Love the place

Sa
Review №27

First of all, I’d like to begin with this place was one of my favorite breakfast and brunch spots in Abu Dhabi. They also recently changed the staff and management to a seemingly better service and quality. However that upgraded experience only lasted for a short while unfortunately. The service is average, however the quality of food has dropped significantly with the worst part being an unjustifiable subsequent increase in the prices. Therefore, I would suggest against coming here and thanks for reading.

Kh
Review №28

Nice place for breakfast. Location is good and they have outdoor seating. As with most reviews yes the service is very slow. I ordered a plate of labneh and bread and it took them 15 minutes to bring it when it shou2be 5 minutes maximum. After that I ordered a pancake and cinnamon Karak Chai and both were good. The place will perfect if they improve their service.

Ha
Review №29

Excellent breakfast, and phenomenal coffee! Maybe the best Ive had in the UAEAlso gorgeous ambience and interior design overall 👌

Hi
Review №30

I visited the hospital yesterday, a lady named Natali served me, she served me very well.And, to be honest, she was doing her job in a fast and orderly manner. And I was very happy that I dealt with a highly qualified female employee.

La
Review №31

I had my breakfast there today, the breakfast platter with foul, cheese and labneh.After 2 hours I vomited my guts out and it was mainly the foul and oil. I had to go to the hospital.Obviously foul was really bad.Never again, very disappointed.

Ev
Review №32

Cozy place with friendly staff and delicious food

At
Review №33

Excellent food. Really great ambiance and great place to take photos for instagram or shoot a vlog. Try their pancakes and eggs Benedict

Review №34

I arrived at 10:30 am and ordered a hot Mocha and a chocolate croissant.Positive: Ambience is outstanding, there are free books to read, my order tasted great and food presentation was very good.Negative: checking the size of the coffee and the food, I think its relatively costly, even though it tastes good. But my shock was that there are two floors, and each one had a different menu! You cant order breakfast on the upper floor and you cant have specialty coffee or pancakes/croissant on the ground floor!So if youre in company, make sure you order the same kind of food :S

FA
Review №35

Ambience is lovely.Food is good, variety is less.Staff and service needs improvement.

Em
Review №36

Very friendly people but It took them too long to bring the food and it was serviced cold. The Turkish poached eggs was inedible because the poached egg was lost in all the Labneh. The American breakfast had bacon that tasted like plastic and the food was flavorless.The one star is for the decent coffee they served.

De
Review №37

Excellent ambience, but inattentive staff. Portions are a bit small, but great quality. We ordered drinks, but they didnt arrive despite asking about them.

Vi
Review №38

This place is great for getting some work done . They have two floors and the top floor is mostly used for people who want to work on their laptops or have a read. My favourite is the Rose latte however they serve all day breakfast as well and their shakshouka is to die for. Highly recommended if you are looking for a quiet and cosy spot with great service and coffee options.

Jo
Review №39

I was here with a friend some two months ago, and the experience was nice. However, how we remember that day is by waiting. It took them one hour and 45 minutes to bring us two coffees and food.

Ah
Review №40

Nice and quiet spot, with cozy seatings.good for working at morning, reading a book or even a nice chit chat with friends.coffee, food n sweets are amazing

Zo
Review №41

Excellent patient care in Burjeel HospitalSpecial thx to Natali Lababidi

St
Review №42

Siamo capitati in questo ristorante intrigati dalla lonely planet che gli dedica addirittura un riquadro tutto suo. Avremmo dovuto, prima di fidarci, dare un occhio al riquadro con la descrizione dellautore... Non ci abbiamo mangiato né bene ne male, i prezzi sono medio alti, e se non altro ci siamo fatti due risate. Laspettativa era di passare una serata immersi nellatmosfera di Abu Dhabi, ci siamo ritrovati nellennesimo concept restaurant alla Barbie Doll. Locali originali ma che alla fine sono tutti uguali. I due orsacchiotti giganti accomodati ai tavoli e la decorazione di Natale piuttosto carica channo divertito, ma essere a Abu Dhabi o a Polpenazze sarebbe stata la stessa cosa. Se cercate dove prendere il solito frappumochapuccino e biscottini a forma di cuore ai colori della bandiera degli emirati con le amiche expats, siete al posto giusto. Con un po di fortuna gli orsacchiotti potrebbero pure essere in vena di fare conversazione...We came across this restaurant intrigued by the lonely planet description. Big mistake. Food is ok, prices are medium high, and if nothing else we laughed a lot. We expected to spend an evening immersed in the atmosphere of Abu Dhabi, we found ourselves in a Barbie doll concept restaurant. The two giant teddy bears seated at the tables and the heavy Christmas decoration was fun, but being in Abu Dhabi or anywhere else on the planet would have been the same. If you enjoy frappumochapuccino and heart-shaped biscuits in the colors of the flag of the emirates with expats friends, you are in the right place. With a little luck, the teddy bears may well be in the mood to have a conversation ...Nous sommes tombés sur ce restaurant intrigué par la description de la Lonely Planet. Grosse erreur. La nourriture est ok, les prix sont moyens, et si rien dautre, nous avons beaucoup ri. Nous voulions passer une soirée à latmosphère dAbou Dhabi, nous nous sommes retrouvés dans un concept restaurant style poupée Barbie. Les deux nounours géants assis aux tables et la lourde décoration de Noël étaient amusants, mais être à Abou Dhabi ou ailleurs aurait été la même chose. Si vous aimez le frappumochapuccino et les biscuits en forme de cœur aux couleurs du drapeau des émirats avec vos amis expatriés, vous êtes au bon endroit. Avec un peu de chance, les ours en peluche seront peut-être dhumeur à converser ...

Jo
Review №43

A terrific venue to sit and eat a superb breakfast with friendsQuirky and interesting surroundingsBooks on local history to buyGreat serviceMy favourite place to eat a light meal

Ch
Review №44

Honestly, this place is a hidden gem. I found out about it from a Facebook group that says it’s a good place to host a baby shower. I decided to host my friends baby shower here, but also wanted to try out the food for iftar. The food was AMAZING! As an American coming to UAE, I honestly haven’t experienced too many good food spots. Here, I can definitely say the food was seriously delicious. It’s a lowkey spot, so it’s not very busy which is exactly how I like it. The manager is very generous and the staff is welcoming and always present. I will definitely be coming back here. I throughly enjoy their service.

Ra
Review №45

So nice...arabian style in a modern twist...if you like Oud, whether it is the music or the smell...u should go

ma
Review №46

The decoration is very very awesome, the books on your side when you are going upstairs, the roof garden is very very comfortable to the eye and relaxing, you can set on the swing and have some funI ordered cold spanish lattee, but it wasnt good, so they replaced it with a good oneThe staff is really nice and kind

Fu
Review №47

Atmosphere: Homey Arabian Style Cafe 🇦🇪Order:🥚Poached Eggs with 🥑Avocado & ♨️🐟Smoked Salmon🌯Signature Saj with Labneh, Zaatar and Tomato🍓🥛Mixed Berries SmoothieVerdict:The poached eggs were cooked as ordered (medium), the spinach and arugula salad worked well to balance the entire dish, it was delicious.The Saj, we were not too impressed with, the Zaatar had a very sharp acidic taste which brought down the experience. The mixed berry smoothie was 3adi (Arabic for normal) and had a mix of berries and yoghurt.Thanks for the home away from home @CafeArabia#CEOfoodblog #Coupleseatout

Be
Review №48

Had a good lunch in this place. I would gladly visit again given the opportunity.

CJ
Review №49

Always nice place. sometimes its great. the library wallpaper is kinda tacky so thats why the one less star. the food and drinks and staff are pretty good.

Da
Review №50

Quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Food was good. Friendly staff.

Za
Review №51

VERY slow. The atmosphere is amazing but the food isn’t that good and it took almost an hour.

R
Review №52

A place where you feel at home! Nice people, excellent service, affordable prices but for tasty food and drinks

HA
Review №53

I loved everything! The service, food and place! The manager is amazing! He was helping and checking the customers all the time ! Will definitely come again.

Kr
Review №54

Visited for breakfast. Delicious food (I had the Emirati Shakshuka) and coffee (I tried the Turkish coffee). Great service too and terrific decor. Thank you!

Sa
Review №55

I’ve been there around 11 o’clock in the morning to have my breakfast and finish my work on my laptop , once I entered the cafe it was crowded a bit so I had to go upstairs to work on my laptop because i had to join a meeting and when I asked for the breakfast menu they told me that I have to go down to have breakfast so I asked the waiter to call the supervisor and I explained to her the situation, and she kept saying that it is not allowed to have breakfast upstairs with no reason and started giving silly excuses and after that she said it is allowed to have sandwiches upstairs but (( breakfast is not allowed )) 🙃with a very rude way in talking with customersMy advice to you is to go to the cafe next door ( The One Bistro ).

Be
Review №56

I wish there was a negative rating i could give this cafe.Customer service close to nothing.Not organized at all.

sa
Review №57

Cafe Arabia is always lovely to visit. The pancakes and ice cream was good. And the teddybear hugs are grand!

Ib
Review №58

Great coffee and place to work but needs more places to plug in chargers, preferably near every side of table

Sa
Review №59

Great atmosphere, fair prices

陳老
Review №60

This is a hidden gem of Abu Dhabi.So glad a friend brought us there for their Ramadan Iftar. The buffet wasnt huge but every dish was sumptuous. Ive tried every dish offered. Normally Id find buffet line to be overwhelming and often couldnt really enjoy the meal.The restaurant atmosphere encourages patrons to stay, buy a cuppa, sit with a friend or stay to work.

So
Review №61

It looked book cafe where we can read books with some tea or bite at the first time. Ive been here several times and liked their paints hung on the wall and interior. Normally staffs are good, but I felt some of them dont now how to handle customers better. Apparently they are renovating upstairs now and some menu has been changed. Good foods, drinks, atmosphere. Need to care of cleaning a bit more.

Ka
Review №62

It was my 3rd visit yesterday, I am in love with this place and the people working there. Their coffees also are amazing. I was welcomed so warmly by Terrance and he was very funny. He was all alone but still i saw him busy and interacting with so many people. Their supervisor Verneca came to our table and she was very lovely and friendly too. This was my second time i met her, very carimg about her customers. She asked about the coffees whether everything is OK and for that i replied... absolutely.i asked her help to make my coffee hot and she did it for me in no minutes. People must try this place and the quality of thir service.

Vi
Review №63

Nice coffee... Nice ambience... Good decor

Iz
Review №64

I was so excited to try this cafe as I’ve been trying new cafes, once a week, since summertime and I was GREATLY DISAPPOINTED. Granted, only the 1st floor is open due to covid restrictions I assume, it was not a welcoming atmosphere. The staff seemed too busy to be bothered to welcome me in or even smile but that may have been that the manager was there. She was not friendly nor welcoming herself and not once did she acknowledge me. Regardless, I sat down to do some work online and not even a minute later, I was told by staff that I was disturbing customers although it was completely empty except for the manager at the table next to me! I was on a Zoom call yet the music playing was louder than I was.I ordered a cappuccino and it was terrible! It tasted like a watered-down Nescafe but their sandwich was decent.I wonder if it would’ve been different if the manager had not been there. If this is the case, that’s sad in itself. It’s a shame because the rooms are lovely but aren’t used. I guess you could do some work there as long as it’s not doing any kind of live calls online, at least not while the manager is there.

sh
Review №65

The worst customer service & the supervisor she is soooooooo rude

Hi
Review №66

Cozy place.. Yummy food.. Theres small library upstairsFollow me on Instagram @hiba.fj

Mr
Review №67

Its nice place with good food and ☕️ coffee.

Fa
Review №68

Friendly atmosphere, cool decoration and good coffee

Am
Review №69

We came at 8 50 the place closed as per Google its open.I called the waiter he came to tell me sorry we cannot serve u breakfast we can offer only tea coffee and juices.Waiting 20 min under the sun to get this answer.Never again just because of the mess.

Kh
Review №70

Very average and I will not recommend it to anyone, High price with average food standards.

Ab
Review №71

Great foodCoffee ok need to inprove

Lo
Review №72

We were disappointed.Based on great reviews about the place we went to have weekend early breakfast. We were there at 8.45 am, place was closed saying opens at 9.00am. ( they should update info in google which said it is open). We waited for it to be opened, then someone open the door and said food will be available from 10.00 am.So we left, as we had a toddler who would not wait for so long.Did not manage to try anything, cant say anything about it.

Re
Review №73

Incredibly slow service. Not everything on the menu is available, so be sure to have an Option B. We ordered drinks with our meal, but they never came.

AB
Review №74

Very good

La
Review №75

Cute little place, nice and casual for lunch or coffee. The smoothies are good and well priced. The decor is really nice.

A
Review №76

Best coffe in Abu Dhabi. Friendly and kind staff, lovely ambiance, perfect place for reading, working and spending a calm and relaxed afternoon.

Mo
Review №77

My favourite place in Abu Dhabi. Elegant, classy interiors and peaceful with good vibes. Chai karak (masala chai with cinnamon and ginger) refersh me with every sip. The collection of their books are also very good. A must visit cafe in Abu Dhabi.

Ad
Review №78

Nice place to have fun very beutyful place

Ma
Review №79

Great place. Food is good, nice people.

ri
Review №80

Very bad service ,we waited so long to be assisted until we left

Sa
Review №81

It was a good experience to study in this cafe and also the workers there were friendly and nice , one of them his name is Geralo he was friendly and helped us alot we will come back again for sure ❤️.

fa
Review №82

Good place for studying , or private meetings, its quite and cozy and usually any coffee shops here , their best seller they got is god damn spanish latte Menus, well its limited stockThe ambiance 10/10Food menu 7/10Service 10/10

su
Review №83

A distinctive café with a special character, upscale service.comfortable multi-faceted seating.several varieties of subterranean choice.worth a visit

Sh
Review №84

I came today to the cafe, the place is very nice and there was a waiter called Gerald he was very nice with us and he always helped us when we need anything.

Yu
Review №85

+ Very nice Ambient+ good breakfast+ attentive waiters- hidden, secret, unexpected- not the cheapest, but still okWell recommendable

Jo
Review №86

Excellent place. Nice environment and good food

Va
Review №87

This is a perfect place for some cozy surroundings and an escape with a book. Usually the service is decent and the coffee is tasty! A great little spot to meet with friends, play a board game if you bring one, or just to enjoy a meal! The indoor and outdoor seating provides options, and the environment is comfy and tasteful. 😊

Sa
Review №88

Amazing place for friends and families. Also for event or staff gathering. The place is authentic and worth visiting.

We
Review №89

One of my favorite cafes at Abu Dhabi. Hidden gem. Their chocolate fundant is quite tasty and coffee is nice.

Sa
Review №90

Most of the items in their menu is not available at all. I asked to reduce the nutella in their pancakes before ordering the food and the lady serving the food asked me to scrape it off and to do takeaway if it is too much.

So
Review №91

Cosy set up in quiet surroundings. Though parking is a bit confusing as there is no meter around. We had to park in the opposite direction and walk. Ordered mocha and kibbeh, both delicious!

Li
Review №92

I have been a patron of Cafe Arabia since it opened. Although thw food is always excellent, I dont visit it regularly due to the service usually being rubbish. Well I gave it a try again after not going for some time and the service was spot on. A great improvement. And the food as usual was excellent. We had breakfast and everything arrived in an organized timely fashion with nothing forgotten. Thank you Flora for the great service and Cafe Arabia for getting it right again. Great experience.

Sh
Review №93

Very nice place... Amazing food

An
Review №94

Amazing service, food and tea😻Karak tea was beyond all expectations 😻

Ja
Review №95

This was one of my favourite places in the city. The atmosphere was great and the setup is very nice and stylish but after so many times going I give up: the waiters are not trained, they can barely answer any questions about the menu, the service is TERRIBLY SLOW. And this is when you get your order right, which I can’t recall when was the last time I got what I order and in time (never, actually). Also what it was a good place to read a book or just chill, is now becoming noisier and louder. I can live with the bad service (the food is actually quite good), but I got tired of it altogether. Train your staff and tell them it doesn’t hurt to write down the orders from your customers! It’s not only about the decoration, good service also helps!

De
Review №96

Nice restaurant with good breakfast options. Reasonably priced too. Their shakshuka is very tasty.

Lo
Review №97

Great atmosphere, great staff!

Ta
Review №98

Lovely place for a relaxing coffee.

wo
Review №99

Lovely place

ca
Review №100

Really like it Ill come back for sure.

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  • Address:Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Site:https://www.facebook.com/CafeArabia/
  • Phone:+971 2 643 9699

Categories
  • Cafe
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–11PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–11PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–11PM
  • Thursday:8AM–11PM
  • Friday:8AM–11PM
  • Saturday:8AM–11PM
  • Sunday:8AM–11PM
Service options
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:No
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:No
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
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