As part of Abu Dhabi Culinary Season Time Out Abu Dhabi has 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.
Looking to get a great deal for less?
Here are some amazing desserts you can try for Dhs50 or less.
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).
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).
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).
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).
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.
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).
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).
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).
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).
Up & Below
The Courtyard cheesecake at this rooftop bar is just Dhs20.
Dhs20. Courtyard by Marriott, World Trade Center Abu Dhabi (02 698 2222).
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.
