Looking for unusual coffees in Abu Dhabi? The classic snap of a latte on the feed has been done to death, which is why we’ve been on the hunt for actually photo-worthy coffees in the capital.
If you want something beyond your usual latte (skim milk, teaspoon of sugar) then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got everything from cold brews that can only be described as Ombre-looking, to foam art that’s truly creative.
Ready to get your caffeine buzz on? Here are the best photo-worthy and unusual coffees in Abu Dhabi.
Blacksmith
Let’s be honest, “Nitro cold brew” just sounds cool. And if you’re into snapping photos of unusual coffees in Abu Dhabi, the Blacksmith version looks pretty cool too. Lovers of specialty coffee are going to love this spot on Saadiyat Island. The venue offers up a number of brews using various techniques including Aeropress, V60 and Chemex. If it’s good enough for NYU Abu Dhabi’s hipster student population, it’s good enough for us. Prepare for a caffeine buzz.
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NYU Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island (02 650 1881).
Café Artea
When it comes to foam art, Café Artea has more cool options than you can shake a stir-stick at. But if you want a coffee that’s almost too cute to drink, go for the latte foam cat. It genuinely doesn’t get more photo-worthy than that. There are also selfie-ccinos on the menu, where you can print a selfie directly on the foam. You heard us.
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Mon-Thu 7am-11pm; Fri-Sat 8am-11.30pm; Sun 7am-11.30pm. Al Bateen, (02 666 3334).
Cartel Coffee Roasters
Looking for a photo-worthy and unusual coffees in Abu Dhabi? Al Qana is absolutely bursting with new cafés to try. Cartel has branches in Al Bateen and Khalifa City, but the latest branch can be found in Al Qana. Even those who claim to enjoy coffee purely for the taste rather than the aesthetic will admit, it just looks really cool on the ‘gram.
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Mon-Fri, 6.30am-11pm; Sat-Sun 8am-midnight. Al Qana, (050 300 9955).
Drop Coffee
Love latte art? Drop Coffee has arrived at Yas Bay Waterfront and it’s bringing some cool and unusual coffees in Abu Dhabi with it. Ask for the drop logo in your foam or check out the extensive menu of coffees you can order. Hailing from Dubai, the new café has also launched its first-ever food menu designed by Chef Reif Othman, if you’re looking for more photo-ops.
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Mon-Fri 8am-11pm; Sat-Sun 8am-midnight. Yas Bay Waterfront, instagram.com/wearedropcoffee (02 550 4683).
Forever Rose Café
Forever Rose Café is known for more than its ultra-cool 2D monochrome design. The room, cups and plates are all illustrated in black and white sketch strokes, leaving only customers, food, drinks and roses in vivid colours, which already makes it a pretty photo-worthy location. And if you’re after unusual coffees in Abu Dhabi, you can get a special rose on your latte. Grab your smartphone.
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Sun-Wed 9am-10pm; Thu-Fri 9am-midnight. The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Level 2, foreverrosecafe.com (02 564 1647).
Space Café
You might expect unusual coffees in Abu Dhabi at a place called Space Café, and you’d be right. This is one of the new cafés in Abu Dhabi that’s all about high-quality beans and photo-worthy cuppas. On the food side, this café is serving everything from beetroot falafel Benedict (we’re intrigued) to prawn risotto. Add it to your list.
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Sun-Thu 8am-midnight; Fri-Sat 8am-1am. Al Qana, (02 626 2287).
