We’ve got a sugar rush of excitement from Sweetest Things 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.
Until 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.
Downtown and ready to satisfy your sweet tooth? Here are 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).
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 mascarpone.
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.
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).
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).
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).
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.
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).
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).
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.
