Abu Dhabi restaurants open for daytime dining over Ramadan – 2018

Coya Abu Dhabi

FOR THE 2019 GUIDE CLICK HERE. If you are not fasting over Ramadan, like me, you will want to know where best to grab breakfast, lunch or coffee in Abu Dhabi. Just like last year, here is a guide to independent non-hotel restaurants and cafés in the capital that are open for dining IN during the day over the holy month.

The 58 establishments included are only those that are not based in hotels, as these will have their usual restaurants open as normal. We have tried to include some of Abu Dhabi’s more casual, hidden wonders to complement the well-known concepts, whilst avoiding those just open for take-away or delivery. Opening hours and telephone numbers have been verified, but please call ahead to be on the safe side.

For a similar round-up covering Dubai, click here.

If you have any additions or changes, let us know in the comments, or on your favourite social media channel using the hashtag #RamadanDining and we will update this round-up.

 On-island

• 19th Street at Abu Dhabi City Golf Club. T; +971 2 4459600. Open daily 8am – midnight.
• Al-Ulya in Al Nahyan. T; +971 2 5838727. Open daily 9am – 11pm.
• Bu Trinity at The Hub, World Trade Centre Mall. T; +971 2 6668066. Open daily 12noon – midnight.
• Café Arabia on Mohammed bin Khalifa Street. T; +971 2 6439699. Open daily 8am – midnight.
• Carluccio’s at Eastern Mangroves. T; +971 2 6412231. Open Sunday – Wednesday 10am – 10pm, and weekends 11am – midnight.
• First Clique Café in Khalifa Park, Al Bateen. T; +971 2 6794949. Open daily 9am – 1am.
• Flooka at Eastern Mangroves. T; +971 2 4418244. Open daily 12noon – midnight.
• Jazz @ Pizza Express at The Hub, World Trade Centre Mall. T; +971 2 4447752. Open daily 11.30am – midnight.
• Jones the Grocer in Khalidiya. T; +971 2 6395883. Open daily 8am – 1am.
• Jones the Grocer in Al Mamoura Building. T; +971 2 4438762. Open daily 8am – 1am.
• La Brioche (all locations excluding malls). T; +971 2 6419811. Open daily 7am – midnight.
• Living Room Café in Khalidiya. T; +971 2 6396654. Open daily 9am – 11pm.
• Mondo Pizzeria at Abu Dhabi Country Club. T; +971 2 6577785. Open daily 12noon – midnight.
• Shabby Chic Cafe in Al Nahyan. T; +971 2 5568710. Open daily 8am – 2am.
• Tamba at The Hub, World Trade Centre Mall. T; +971 2 6728888. Open weekdays 12noon – 1am and on weekends until 2am.
• The Coffee Club in Al Bateen. T; +971 2 2221266. Open Saturday to Wednesday 7.30 – 12.30am and Thursday to Friday 8.30 – 1.30am.
• The Sportsman’s Arms at the International Tennis Centre. T; +971 2 4034235. Open daily 8am – midnight.
• The Third Place in Khalidiya. T; +971 2 6811877. Open daily 8am – 11pm.

Reem/ Maryah Islands

• Bentley Bistro & Bar in The Galleria, Maryah Island. T; +971 2 6262131. Open daily 12noon – midnight.
• Biryani Pot in The Galleria, Maryah Island. T; +971 2 6766555. Open daily 11am – midnight.
• Carluccio’s in The Galleria, Maryah Island. T; +971 2 6771261. Open daily 9am – 11pm.
• Coya in The Galleria, Maryah Island. T; +971 2 3067000. Open daily 12 – 5.30pm.
• Eat Greek Kouzina in The Galleria, Maryah Island. T; +971 2 3092323. Open daily 12noon – midnight.
• First Clique in Marina Square. T; +971 2 6794949. Open daily 11am – 1am.
• Gossip in The Galleria, Maryah Island. T; +971 2 6777520. Open Thursday – Saturday 1am – 7pm and Sunday – Wednesday 7am – midnight.
• Jazz @ Pizza Express in Arc Tower, Reem Island. T; +971 2 6660068. Open daily 11.30am – 11.30pm.
• La Petite Maison in The Galleria, Maryah Island. T; +971 2 6929600. Open daily 12 – 3pm.
• Loca in The Galleria, Maryah Island. T; +971 2 5823639. Open daily 12noon – midnight.
• Magnolia Bakery in The Galleria, Maryah Island. T; +971 2 6749380. Open daily 8am – midnight.
• Nolu’s in The Galleria, Maryah Island. T; +971 2 6441516. Open daily 11am – 3pm.
• Nusret in The Galleria, Maryah Island. T; +971 2 6799949. Open daily 12noon – midnight.
• Roberto’s in The Galleria, Maryah Island. T; +971 2 6279009. Open daily 12noon – 4pm.
• Sushi Art in The Galleria, Maryah Island. T; +971 2 6770830. Open daily 11am – 11pm.
• Taqado in The Galleria, Maryah Island. T; +971 2 6770700. Open daily 12noon – midnight.
• Zuma in The Galleria, Maryah Island. T; +971 2 4015900. Open daily 12 – 3.30pm and weekends 12noon – 4pm.

Saadiyat/ Yas Islands

• Circle Café at Saadiyat Island. T; +971 2 4484255. Open daily 8am – 11pm.
• Fanr at Manarat Al Saadiyat. T; +971 2 6575888. Open daily 10am – 4pm.
• Hickory’s Sports Bar at Yas Links Golf Club, Saadiyat Island. T; +971 2 8107710. Open daily 6.30am – midnight.
• Mamma Rossella, Ristorante Cavallino, Rosticceria Modena at Ferrari World. T; +971 2 4968000. Open Saturday – Wednesday 11am – 7pm and Thursday/ Friday 11am – midnight.
• Safina at Saadiyat Beach Club. T; +971 2 6563500. Open daily 12noon – 10pm.
• Tossed in Yas Mall. T; +971 2 6665163. Open daily 10am – 1am.
• Yas Waterworld, various outlets. T; +971 2 4142000. Open daily 10am – 6pm.

Off-island

• Andiamo in Al Zeina. T; +971 2 5565775. Open daily 8am – 10pm.
• Café 28 at Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Khalifa City A. T; +971 2 5588990. Open daily 6am – midnight.
• Café Firenze in Al Zeina. T; +971 2 5564643. Open daily 6.30am – 11pm.
• Café Julie in Mazyad Mall. T; +971 2 5501330. Open daily 9am – 1pm.
• Circle Café at Raha Gardens. T; +971 2 5561550. Open Sunday – Wednesday 9am – midnight, and weekends 9am – 1am.
• Jim’s Kitchen Table at Masdar City. T; +971 2 4919401. Open daily 9am – 9pm.
• Jones the Grocer in Gardens Plaza, Raha Gardens. T; +971 2 5574882. Open daily 10am – 1am.
• Jones the Grocer in Al Muneera. T; +971 2 6767141. Open daily 8am – 1am.
• Lavanda Bakery Cafe at Etihad Plaza. T; +971 2 5564031. Open daily 6.30am – 4.30pm.
• Mugg & Bean at Etihad Plaza. T; +971 2 5565775. Open daily 8am – 10pm.
• Nando’s in Al Zeina. T; +971 2 5558012. Open daily 11am – midnight.
• Nolu’s in Al Bandar. T; +971 2 5579500. Open daily 12noon – 11pm.
• Sho Cho in Souq Qaryat Al Beri. T; +971 2 5581117. Open daily 12noon – midnight.
• The Coffee Club in Al Forsan. T; +971 2 5566167. Open daily 7.30 – 12.30am.

Happy summer and Ramadan Kareem.

Matt Broderick

Who is guest reviewer Matt? A married man with an obsession for French wine and food, he loves nothing more than trying new restaurants and dishes with his wife and friends. Travel plans are always made around food and he can remember what he was doing on any given day by recalling the meal that he ate. His favourite chefs are Michel Roux Jr., Michael Bremner and Tom Kitchin. You can follow him on Instagram @finediningmatt

?ANNUAL RAMADAN GUIDE TO DAYTIME DINING IN ABU DHABI?. For those not fasting, our round-up is focused on 51 independent non-hotel restaurants and cafés in the capital open for dining IN during the day over the holy month ?. Compiled by @finediningmatt – see link in profile. If you have any additions or changes, let us know and we will update. ? taken from lunch @coyaabudhabi ?. Dubai guide goes live tomorrow.??? #RamadanDining #foodiva

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