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First look: Al Rimal Emirati restaurant Abu Dhabi

Breakfasts, coffee, mezze and more

Café culture is massive in this city and there’s little more we enjoy than heading out for a bite to eat and a fancy coffee.

We don’t need much excuse either to head out to smell some freshly roasted beans and see what exciting dishes we can get our hands on.

Want to try somewhere new?

The Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel has launched an all new all-day dining experience.

Al Rimal, meaning ‘the sands’ in Arabic, has a specially curated menu serving Emirati favourites and beverages.

The venue features show kitchens and live cooking stations where you can see chefs showing culinary skills making fresh bread, mezze, desserts and more.

Head along for breakfast and you can enjoy dishes including Emirati chebab, harees, balaleet and regag.

What’s breakfast without coffee? You can also try traditional Emirati coffee as well as specialty coffee from around the world.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets are also available for Dhs120, Dhs190 and Dhs220 per person respectively.

Inside the newly opened space is open-plan is decked out in earthy colours with design touches paying tribute to the UAE’s historical ties to the sea while the outdoor terrace offers views of the scenic central garden.
Open daily 6.30am-11pm. Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel, www.afoc.ae/alrimal.

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