Neighbourhood Guide · Updated JANUARY 2026

Best Coffee Shops in Al Khalidiyah, Abu Dhabi

Central Convenience Meets Refined Brewing at these Prime Coffee Destinations

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Al Khalidiyah

Centrally located Al Khalidiyah blends residential life with city convenience. Its pair of cafés serve a cosmopolitan mix—balancing effortless accessibility, polished service, and thoughtfully executed coffee for locals and commuters alike.

The Best Coffee Shops & Cafes in Al Khalidiyah

Ava Cafe
Favourite

Ava Cafe

Al Khalidiyah
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$$
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PERFECT FOR
Getting Work Done
Midday Reset
Ava Café serves house espresso, Spanish lattes, and manual-brew coffees alongside all-day breakfasts in a spacious Al Khalidiyah hideaway—ideal for coffee meetups, quiet work sessions, or relaxed catchups.
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Outdoor Seating
Outdoor Seating
Kid Friendly
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair Access
Opens Early
Opens Early
Closes Late
Closes Late
Dine-in
Dine-in
Takeaway
Takeaway
Work Friendly
Work Friendly
Vegan Friendly
Vegan Friendly
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Petal Specialty Coffee
Favourite

Petal Specialty Coffee

Al Khalidiyah
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$$$
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PERFECT FOR
Late Night Refuge
Family Hours
Petal pairs apothecary-style craft (Aeropress, V60, Chemex) with delicate rose- and saffron-accented drinks and a small menu of elegant light bites—an unhurried spot near Qasr Al Hosn for slow mornings and stylish meetups.
This is a coffee shopThis is a coffee roasteryThis is a coffee kioskThis is a coffee truck
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Outdoor Seating
Outdoor Seating
Kid Friendly
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair Access
Opens Early
Opens Early
Closes Late
Closes Late
Dine-in
Dine-in
Takeaway
Takeaway
Work Friendly
Work Friendly
Vegan Friendly
Vegan Friendly
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Cartel Coffee Roasters - Al Khalidiyah
Favourite

Cartel Coffee Roasters - Al Khalidiyah

Al Khalidiyah
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$$$
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PERFECT FOR
Coffee Discovery
Bold Espresso Fix
Cartel’s Al Khalidiyah café offers consistent espresso and seasonal filters from its own roastery—set within a clean, design-forward space that has become a dependable local favorite.
This is a coffee shopThis is a coffee roasteryThis is a coffee kioskThis is a coffee truck
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Outdoor Seating
Outdoor Seating
Kid Friendly
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair Access
Opens Early
Opens Early
Closes Late
Closes Late
Dine-in
Dine-in
Takeaway
Takeaway
Work Friendly
Work Friendly
Vegan Friendly
Vegan Friendly
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