Love shopping but love grabbing a coffee and a cake mid-way round? We hear you – and so does The Galleria Al Maryah Island, which is why it has so many fantastic coffee shops and cafés for you to check out.
And as part of the Diner’s Choice Awards, powered by Time Out, we want to know which of the restaurants at The Galleria Al Maryah Island are your favourites.
It’s all running until May 30 and you can cast your vote in five different categories – starring all of your favourite restaurants and cafés at The Galleria Al Maryah Island.
The awards are running for the very first time this year, so if you love dining at The Galleria, it’s time to have your say on what are the tastiest eats around.
Want even better news? You could be in with a chance of winning dining vouchers for top restaurants including LPM Restaurant & Bar, LOCA, La Brioche, Magnolia Bakery, Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor, Bentley Kitchen, Eat Greek Kouzina, Nolu’s, Sushi Art, Kababji & Grill, Tortilla and Joga so vote now and don’t miss your chance to check them out.
And right now, we want to know about your must-visit coffee shop. Where does the best coffee? Which is the tastiest cake in town?
Favourite Café & Coffee Shop
Caffè Nero
A family-run business that’s been pouring a mean cup of coffee since 1997, this global brand is a hit with fans of hot drinks, cold drinks, toasted sandwiches – and those that just need a sit down, white chocolate mocha and a slice of cake after pounding the aisles of the mall. We hear you.
The Galleria Al Maryah Island (02 491 5486).
Coffee Hat
This speciality coffee boutique serves up coffee made from single origin beans, roasted in Milan and brewed in the UAE capital. There’s everything from filter to espresso, cappuccino to mocha, latte to aeropress. Plus plenty of teas and soft drinks too.
The Galleria Al Maryah Island (02 546 2772).
Costa Coffee
This popular British coffee shop chain is popular when it comes to getting a cuppa and a snack including cheese and tomato toasties, tuna melts, chicken pasta salad and more. And if you’re a vegan you’re in luck, as there’s a special plant-based range of goodies such as vegan breakfast muffins and vegan sausage rolls. Fancy making yourself a coffee as soon as you wake up? You can pick up whole beans, roast and ground coffee and pods to make at home too.
The Galleria Al Maryah Island (056 177 6863).
Forever Rose Café
This beautiful café comes from the team behind the long-lasting flowers Forever Rose. It’s also unique as it’s a 2D-style set-up so it looks like you’re dining in a storybook. There’s a large selection of croissants, as well as cupcakes, milk cakes, pastries and pancakes, plus a range of coffees – including the specialities Forever Rose Latte, Forever Lavender Latte and Forever Orchid Latte for when you’re feeling floral.
The Galleria Al Maryah Island (02 583 2487).
Godiva Chocolate Café
A globally-loved chocolate brand, the café from this renowned chocolatier is a must-visit for chocolate-lovers. This one’s all about the truffles, chocolate dipped strawberries, chocolate croissants, fondues, pancakes, cheesecakes, waffles, ice creams, brownies and more. Tasty.
The Galleria Al Maryah Island (02 667 0717).
Lahen Specialty Coffee
This coffee shop takes coffee seriously and there’s a huge range to sip on. One for people that want to indulge in a tasty hot drink to unwind mid-shopping spree, you can also buy your beans from here too, as well as cups and more.
The Galleria Al Maryah Island (050 467 2699).
Magnolia Bakery
This cute café, which hails from New York, is world-famous for its spectacular cupcakes and totally moreish banana pudding. (If you know, you know.) But it’s not just about the sweet treats, Magnolia whips up a mean breakfast too, and it’s a tasty option to check out any time of day or night.
The Galleria Al Maryah Island (02 674 9380).
Maison Samira Maatouk
A coffee shop with a rich history, the first Maatouk Maison du Café was opened in 1960 by Mahmoud Maatouk in downtown Beirut. Now, Samira Maatouk has brought the brand to Abu Dhabi and it specialises in top brews. It also serves up sandwiches, breakfasts, snacks, hot dishes and desserts.
The Galleria Al Maryah Island (02 667 1825).
Noud Café
This artisan coffee shop has an extensive range of hot and cold drinks, from Spanish lattes to espressos. It’s on the fourth level, just at the entrance to Sky Park, which makes it an attractive option for sipping on your cuppa, too.
The Galleria Al Maryah Island (02 493 7400).
Shot Specialty Coffee
A homegrown brand that was set-up by coffee-lovers, Shot Speciality Coffee started out in life as a coffee truck. It became so popular that it has physical coffee shops now, and the one in The Galleria attracts serious coffee drinkers. As well as the regulars there’s everything from red velvet to s’mores coffee, pistachio latte and crème brûlée cappuccino.
The Galleria Al Maryah Island (050 467 2699).
Starbucks
Probably the best-known coffee chain globally, this world-famous powerhouse is always a solid choice when it comes to grabbing a coffee and sinking into a comfy sofa. Whether you’re a grande frapuccino or a tall mocha, there’s everything you know and love at Starbucks, plus loads of sandwiches, snacks and cakes (don’t miss the rocky road).
The Galleria Al Maryah Island (02 492 6820).
Starbucks Reserve
Coffee aficionado? Starbucks Reserve is all about the complex coffees and elevated surroundings, so if you want a cuppa that’s a cut above, this is the one for you. It prides itself on its beans, stating “everything we do is in the name of coffee”. And if that sounds like you too, well, you’re probably already a regular here.
The Galleria Al Maryah Island (02 492 6818).
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The Galleria Diner’s Choice Awards 2021, powered by Time Out runs from May 13-May 30. Competition terms and conditions apply.
