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.
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.
Until Saturday November 28 there will be mouth-watering desserts available at some of the city’s very best places for sweet treats.
From coffee and cake combinations at the capital’s trendy coffee shops to desserts in high-end restaurants and loads more in malls across the city, there will be loads of options to try.
We’re bringing you all of the delicious desserts on a dedicated section of our website, which can be found at www.timeoutabudhabi.com/sweetest-things.
Here are all the chocolate 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).
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).
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).
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).
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.
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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 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).
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).
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.
