Abu Dhabi City Guide | Updated: June 2025

Discover Abu Dhabi's Top Specialty Coffee Shops

Your curated guide to Abu Dhabi's thriving specialty coffee scene, from elegant waterfront cafes to hidden roasteries and work-friendly spots across dynamic neighbourhoods like the Corniche, Al Saadiyat Island, and Khalifa City.

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Abu Dhabi's coffee scene offers a unique blend of Emirati hospitality and modern brewing innovation. This city provides a diverse range of coffee experiences for every coffee lover. Our guide features everything from waterfront cafes on the Corniche, perfect for a morning brew, to local roasteries and cozy, laptop-friendly spots in areas like Khalifa City or Reem Island. Explore Abu Dhabi's best coffee destinations with our curated guide and find your ideal cup.

%Arabica - Saadiyat Island
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%Arabica - Saadiyat Island

A speciality coffee concept originating from Japan which serves and roasts coffee from around the world.

%Arabica - Al Seef Village
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%Arabica - Al Seef Village

A speciality coffee concept originating from Japan which serves and roasts coffee from around the world.

%Arabica - Marina Mall
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%Arabica - Marina Mall

A speciality coffee concept originating from Japan which serves and roasts coffee from around the world.

The Espresso Lab - Abu Dhabi
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The Espresso Lab - Abu Dhabi

Serving exceptional coffees from the world's finest specialty coffee beans and prepared by the most skilled baristas in Dubai.

%Arabica - Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport
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%Arabica - Abu Dhabi Intl. Airport

A speciality coffee concept originating from Japan which serves and roasts coffee from around the world.

Toby's Estate - Louvre Abu Dhabi
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Toby's Estate - Louvre Abu Dhabi

Born in Australia and ranked as the world's best coffee shop, Toby's Estate brings world-class coffee to the UAE.

%Arabica - The Galleria
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%Arabica - The Galleria

A speciality coffee concept originating from Japan which serves and roasts coffee from around the world.

%Arabica - Corniche
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%Arabica - Corniche

A speciality coffee concept originating from Japan which serves and roasts coffee from around the world.

%Arabica - AD Hub
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%Arabica - AD Hub

A speciality coffee concept originating from Japan which serves and roasts coffee from around the world.

Blacksmith Coffee Company - Al Saadiyat
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Blacksmith Coffee Company - Al Saadiyat

Blacksmith Coffee Company is a specialty coffee roaster, café operator, and consultancy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Boon Coffee - Erth Abu Dhabi
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Boon Coffee - Erth Abu Dhabi

Coffee shop serving premium organic Ethiopian coffee with high-quality green roasted locally in UAE.

%Arabica - Yas Mall
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%Arabica - Yas Mall

A speciality coffee concept originating from Japan which serves and roasts coffee from around the world.

%Arabica - Al Bateen
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%Arabica - Al Bateen

A speciality coffee concept originating from Japan which serves and roasts coffee from around the world.

Flatout Specialty Coffee
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Flatout Specialty Coffee

Inspired by cars and motorcycles, a coffee shop serving a mix of hot and cold espresso based drinks using speciality coffee beans, desserts and small bites.

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