You know the saying life is sweet? Well, it’s about to get a lot sweeter in Abu Dhabi this month.
As part of Abu Dhabi Culinary Season, here at Time Out Abu Dhabi we’ve partnered with more than 40 restaurants, bars, cafés and lounges across the capital to bring you Sweetest Things.
From Friday November 13 to Saturday November 28 there will be mouth-watering desserts available at some of the city’s very best places for desserts.
From coffee and cake deals at the capital’s trendy coffee shops to discounted desserts in high-end restaurants and loads more in malls across the city, there will be loads of options to try during the period of the campaign.
We’re bringing you all of the delicious offers in the latest issue of Time Out Abu Dhabi and on a dedicated section of our website, which can be found at www.timeoutabudhabi.com/sweetest-things.
It’s part of the overall Abu Dhabi Culinary Season from the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi which includes a variety of promotions across the capital, including Yas Flavors (a series of special set menus on Yas Island) and Chef’s Studio, a pop-up cooking school running in December.
Ready to satisfy your sweet tooth? Here are all the desserts you don’t want to miss.
90 Centigrade
The café’s ginger milk chocolate gateaux, with caramelised pear and white chocolate Chantilly cream is Dhs45 with any coffee.
Dhs45. Grand Millennium Al Wahda, Hazza Bin Zayed Street (02 495 3968).
Al Finjan
The café’s signature tiramisu will come with a coffee for Dhs30 for the duration of Sweetest Things.
Dhs30. Le Meridien Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiya (02 644 6666).
Amerigos
A funky Mexican restaurant on Yas Island, Amerigos is offering its homemade churros with a hot cappuccino for Dhs62.
Dhs62. Radisson Blu Abu Dhabi, Yas Island (02 656 2412).
Andaz Lounge
Usually Dhs40, during Sweetest Things, the pretty lounge (which has great views) will be offering its pistachio baklava, with rose water syrup and date cream, for half price.
Dhs20. Andaz Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi, near ADNEC (02 596 1234).
Boomah, The Owl Café
The region’s only owl café, which takes the welfare of its feathered friends very seriously, is offering Dhs10 off an acai bowl (or owl, as they call it here) if you buy it in conjunction with a ticket for the owl room.
Dhs115. The Walk at Al Seef Village Mall, Khalifa Park area (02 441 9041).
Brick Rooftop Kitchen & Lounge
The roof terrace is offering a combination deal on its incredible smores dessert. Order it with a pizza for Dhs79 or spatchcock chicken for Dhs99.
From Dhs79. Aloft Abu Dhabi, ADNEC (02 654 5000).
Café 302
You’ll get a free tea or coffee when ordering the orange and pistachio cake at this award-winning venue. The cake is served with wild berries and vanilla marscapone.
Dhs36. Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street (02 610 6666).
Café Bateel
Everyone likes cheesecake and everyone likes dates. Or they should do, anyway. At Café Bateel that combination has the makings of a brilliant dessert. For Dhs44 you’ll get it with a coffee.
Dhs44. Yas Mall and Nation Towers, www.bateel.com.
Chocomelt
The cool café and dessert bar is offering 25 percent off two of its most delicious desserts, the maple cinnamon roll, which is topped with a maple cheesey sauce and caramelised pecan nuts and served with date and toffee sauce (making it Dhs34) and the popcorn mountain, a milk chocolate cake with popcorn sauce and Oreo crumbs (making it Dhs36).
From Dhs34. Yas Mall, Yas Island (02 566 6235).
COYA Abu Dhabi
Just for Sweetest Things, COYA Abu Dhabi is offering a platter of three signature desserts of the guest’s choice including fresh fruit, ice cream and sorbet for Dhs159.
Dhs159. COYA Abu Dhabi, Four Seasons Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 306 7000).
Dino’s Bistro Italiano
For Dhs50, you’ll be able to get a coffee with this funky and fun Italian restaurant’s house tiramisu.
Dhs50. Pearl Rotana Capital Centre, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street (02 307 5551).
Dusit Gourmet
There’s a brilliant range of sweet treats at this venue at Dusit Thani and throughout Sweetest Things you’ll get a free hot drink with anything you order.
Various prices. Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street (02 636 3333).
Easy Tiger
If you’ve ever been to this casual sports bar you’ll know the food is anything but run-of-the-mill. The venue’s signature dessert, the massive knickerbocker glory, will be half price during Sweetest Things.
Dhs20. Al Ain Palace Hotel, Corniche Road West (02 678 0522).
Flooka
The Lebanese seafood spot at Eastern Mangroves will be offering its kunafa at the discounted price of Dhs20.
Dhs20. Eastern Mangroves Promenade (02 441 8244).
Fouquet’s
For Sweetest Things, the high-end French restaurant, with a menu from legendary chef Pierre Gagniere is serving its signature millefeuille dessert with a hot drink thrown in for free every afternoon the venue is open.
Dhs85. Tue-Sun 3pm-6pm. Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island (02 205 4200).
Jones the Grocer
One of Abu Dhabi’s most popular chains, the Aussie deli and restaurant is offering 50 percent off all of its desserts throughout Sweetest Things.
Prices vary. Various locations including Holiday Inn Downtown Abu Dhabi, Al Raha, Khalidiya, Al Muneera and Al Mamoura, www.jonesthegrocer.com.
Keki Japanese Bakery
This place has some of the prettiest desserts going and the fluffy Japanese pancakes might be the best of the bunch. Lucky for you, then, that when you buy two, topped with caramelised custard and with a side of caramelised banana and fresh strawberries, the venue will give you a third for free.
Dhs52.50. Al Bateen Park Plaza, Al Bateen (02 309 3999).
Le Café
Probably the most iconic place to enjoy a sweet treat in the capital, Emirates Palace’s Le Café is giving you the chance to try its Sweet memory dessert (that’s Grand Cru milk chocolate mousse, peanut praline, vanilla parfait and chocolate caramel) with an Emirates Palace gold cappuccino for Dhs90.
Dhs90. Emirates Palace, West Corniche (02 690 7999).
Loca
The second Mexican restaurant in this list, Loca is offering its delicious tres leches cake for a discounted price of Dhs20.
Dhs20. The Galleria Al Maryah Island (02 582 3639).
Magnolia Bakery
There are two branches of this famous New York bakery in The Galleria Al Maryah Island and both will be offering you the chance to get three classic cupcakes free when you buy three. Now that’s a good deal.
Dhs48. The Galleria Al Maryah Island (02 647 9380).
Majlis Lobby Lounge
The Rosewood’s brilliant lobby lounge is serving its citrus tartlette with a cappuccino, latte or iced coffee for Dhs45.
Dhs45. Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island (02 813 5550).
Marco’s New York Italian
The award-winning Italian restaurant by Marco Pierre White is offering two-for-one on all its desserts, including the signature Mr White’s Tiramisu (which is Dhs55).
Prices vary. Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Rabdan (02 654 3333).
Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi
Feeling fancy? You can enjoy the 23 carat gold cheese cake ‘The Golden Deal’, layered with fresh exotic fruit and served with a signature cappuccino for Dhs45.
Dhs45. Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi, Khalifa City (02 201 4000).
Mirzam
At the boutique chocolatier, you’ll be able to get a speciality coffee with a brownie flight – three brownies made with three different cocoa origins.
Dhs40. Qasr Al Hosn (02 555 2211).
Morjana Lobby Lounge
Head along to Bab Al Qasr hotel and you can tuck into an afternoon tea deal for two inclusive f unlimited hot beverages and soft drink and bite-sized treats and the chocolate lava cake.
Dhs140 (for two). 1pm-7pm. Bab Al Qasr Hotel, Corniche West (02 205 3000).
No. FiftySeven Boutique Café
This sleek café in Al Bateen is famed for its charcoal pancakes, and during Sweetest Things you can get them with a cup of coffee included for free. It’s one of the best dishes in the city.
Dhs65. Al Marasy, Al Bateen Harbour (02 441 6100).
Nolu’s
At all three Nolu’s venues you’ll be able to get a free coffee with every order of the Lotus cheesecake.
Dhs26. Nolu’s Al Bandar, Nolu’s Downtown and Raw by Nolu’s, www.nolusrestaurants.com.
ParKafé
The cosy café at Park Rotana is offering a choice of latte, cappuccino or Americano with a vegan muffin (chocolate, cherry, blueberry or raspberry) or chocolate cookie.
Dhs35. Park Rotana Abu Dhabi, Khalifa Park area (02 657 3333).
Rayana Latin Tapas Bar
The new Latin restaurant is offering its churros, served with homemade dulce de leche and cinnamon, for half price, meaning they’re Dhs20.
Dhs20. Andaz Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi, near ADNEC (056 544 8158).
Sacci
Fans of Sicilian desserts should head here, because the cannolo is made with utmost respect for the great dish’s traditions and roots. You can get it with an espresso for Dhs45 during the campaign.
Dhs45. The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa, Sas Al Nakhl (02 616 9702).
Sama
The pretty lobby lounge at Saadiyat Rotana is offering a free speciality coffee with its homemade date cheesecake.
Dhs49. Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas, Saadiyat Island (02 697 0000).
Sanderson’s
Pick up the casual spot’s magic bean and cocoa cake with a coffee or tea for Dhs55 until November 28.
Dhs55. The Walk at Al Seef Village Mall, Khalifa Park area (02 222 1142).
Stars N Bars
With a new menu in place, the sports bar is showcasing one of its latest desserts, the taco platter –featuring strawberry cheesecake and chocolate smores versions.
Dhs45. Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 0101).
Tamba
This Indian fusion restaurant is famous for its staggering desserts and the current showstopper, the Love Saga platter, is a must-try. There’s a 25 percent discount on the platter, which includes the Sticky Situation, Mumtaza and The Break-Up.
Dhs130. The Hub at Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi (02 672 8888).
The Scene by Simon Rimmer
A top spot for classic British grub, it doesn’t come more traditional than sticky toffee pudding. For Sweetest Things you’ll get a free glass of bubbly when you order one.
Dhs45. Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 1330).
The Sportsman’s Arms
Another venue offering the classic sticky toffee pudding is this family-friendly sports bar. Here you’ll get it for half price when you order a main course.
Dhs21. International Tennis Stadium, Zayed Sports City (02 447 1066).
The Warehouse
The award-winning bar and restaurant is offering its chocolate fondue, served with marshmallows, fruit, biscuits and more for a discounted price.
Dhs62. Pearl Rotana Capital Centre, Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street (02 307 5552).
Turf Café
Tuck into the mouthwatering French toast in Copenhagen with a free espresso-based coffee for Dhs55 here. The dessert is a crème brûlée-soaked brioche, toasted almond frangipane, labneh whipped cream and fresh orange slices and blueberries with a drizzle of maple date syrup.
Dhs55. United Square, Khalidiyah (02 626 0812).
Up & Below
The Courtyard cheesecake at this rooftop bar is just Dhs20.
Dhs20. Courtyard by Marriott, World Trade Center Abu Dhabi (02 698 2222).
Verso
At this vibrant Italian venue at the Grand Hyatt, you’ll be able to pick up the venue’s signature tiramisu together with a coffee for Dhs55.
Dhs55. Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl, West Corniche (02 510 1234).
Waves Bar & Outdoor Lounge
There’s a new menu at this cool and casual rooftop bar and one of the highlights is a Nutella banana bao with walnut crumble. You can get it with a free coffee during Sweetest Things.
Dhs40. Novotel Al Bustan, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street (02 501 6444).
West to West Kitchen
This Caribbean spot has introduced a dessert especially for Sweetest Things. A trio of Trini Pone (a rich, dense pudding made with sweet cassava, pumpkin and coconut) is available for Dhs17 in store or Dhs20 if ordered online for delivery.
Dhs17. Al Bzaymi Street, Nadja (02 671 9119).
Yamanote Atelier
This Japanese bakery is a big hit in Abu Dhabi. The Hokkaido cheesecake, served with berry coulis and white chocolate Chantilly has 20 percent off. In fact, there will be 20 percent off all bakery and pastry dishes.
Various prices and locations including Etihad Towers, Al Seef Village Mall, Abu Dhabi Mall and Bawabat Al Sharq Mall, new.yamanoteatelier.com.
