Enjoy delicious desserts at these top eateries in Abu Dhabi
Want to try a new dessert that’s nothing like your regular cake or ice-cream sundae? It is time to satiate your sugar cravings with some irresistible treats from the top dessert places in Abu Dhabi. In this article we’re going to take you on a delicious culinary journey of the best desserts in Abu Dhabi. Get prepping those taste buds!
BEST DESSERTS IN ABU DHABI
Abu Dhabi has a number of cafes and restaurants that offer delicious desserts. Therefore, picking the best of the lot is often a tricky task. Check out the list of places that have the most exquisite desserts on their menu.
SIGNATURE “ERMAHGERD” AT NO. 57 CAFE
This swanky café located near Al Bateen has undoubtedly an extensive menu but let’s not forget we are here to focus only on the best dessert cafes in Abu Dhabi. An absolute must-try is the Signature “Ermahgerd” from No.57 Boutique Café. Made from toffee crumble, roasted marshmallows and cream, this dessert will hook you right from the first bite. This dessert spot in Abu Dhabi has a pleasing ambience and offers great service.
If you are looking for dessert options from their breakfast menu, we suggest you go for their Activated Charcoal Pancakes made with salted butter, maple syrup, breakfast cream and fresh blueberries.
- Opening Hours: 09:00 am to 10:30 pm
- Cost: AED 40
- Location: Building 2, Al Marasy, Al Bateen Harbour
- Contact: +971-2-441-6100
DATE PUDDING AT CAFE BATEEL
Situated at Al Khubeirah, Café Bateel is one of those desserts places in Abu Dhabi that takes the sweet treat to a whole new level. The next dessert on our list is the Signature Bateel Date Pudding from the cafe’s menu. Made with premium dates, this warm delicious pudding is served with butterscotch reduction, tangy yoghurt ice cream and caramelised pecan nuts. The unique fusion of Arabic and British flavours is what makes this distinctive dish one of the best desserts in Abu Dhabi.
Bateel Date Pudding 2.0 is an upgraded version of their traditional pudding, served warm with a sticky date-infused dark muscovado sauce, vanilla mascarpone, and more.
- Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 am – 10:00 pm | Friday to Sunday 08:00 am – 12:00 am
- Cost: Bateel Date Pudding: AED 49 | Bateel Date Pudding 2.0: AED 59
- Location: Nation Galleria, West Corniche, Al Khubeirah
- Contact: +971-2-635-9145
RASPBERRY ALMOND LAYER CAKE AT AL MEYLAS
If you want to experience an explosion of the freshest flavours, try the Raspberry almond cake at Four Seasons — one of the best dessert restaurants in Abu Dhabi. A bite of this creative combination of soft almond sponge cake, almond ganache and raspberry confit will satisfy your sugar cravings.
Al Meylas at Four Seasons Hotel in the stunning Al Maryah Island has created this unique cake along with many other delectable desserts such as caramelo and mango cheesecake.
- Opening Hours: 09:00 am to 01:00 am
- Location: Lobby Level, Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island
- Contact: +971-2-333-2444
RED VELVETEEN AT SUGAR FACTORY ABU DHABI
Red Velveteen by the Sugar Factory at WTC Mall is undoubtedly one of the best desserts in Abu Dhabi. This instant sugar fix is made from red velvet ice cream, soft and rich red velvet cake, cream, strawberries and meringue with warm vanilla to balance the flavours. Adding to the appeal is gold leaf and sprinkles.
- Opening Hours: Saturday to Wednesday 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, Thursday and Friday 10:00 am to 12:00 am
- Cost: AED 29
- Location: Level 3, WTC Mall, Al Markaziya
- Contact: +971-2-491-4123
CHOCOLATE TOWER TRUFFLE CAKE FROM THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY
This one dessert you can never get enough of. The Chocolate Tower Truffle Cake from the Cheese Cake Factory, Yas Mall is one of the stand-out additions on our list of the best desserts in Abu Dhabi. This all-chocolate cake is what every dessert lover’s dream is made of.
Made from rich chocolate-based cream complemented with premium chocolate chips, the final almond coating adds a new flavour and crunch to this divine dessert. If dessert is not the only thing in your mind you can check out our list of other things to do at Yas Mall Abu Dhabi.
- Opening Hours: Saturday to Wednesday 10:00 am to 11:00 pm, Thursday and Friday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
- Cost: AED 39
- Location: Level 1, Yas Mall, Yas Leisure Drive, Yas Island
- Contact: +971-2-492-6630
CHOCOLATE SABAYON CRISPY RICE AND CARAMEL ICE CREAM AT SOFRA BLD – SHANGRI-LA
The Butter Milk Panna Cotta is the perfect dessert for a Friday night celebration. Whisked together with gelatin, sugar and some salt along with cold heavy cream — this creamy dessert will please your palate at Sofra Bld which is also known for offering the best buffets in Abu Dhabi.
- Opening Hours: 06:00 am to 10:30 am, 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm, 06:00 pm to 11:00 pm
- Cost: AED 55
- Location: Shangri La, Level 1, Qaryat Al Beri, Between the Bridges, Khor Al Maqta, Al Maqtaa
- Contact: +971-2-509-8555
CHOCOLATE AND HAZELNUT PUCK AT BARFLY BY BUDDHA BAR
Barfly by Buddha Bar is a popular food joint in Abu Dhabi and is considered among the best restaurants in Venetian Village. The tantalising Chocolate and Hazelnut Puck at the Barfly is made from hazelnut mousse, chocolate sauce and red berry coulis. It tastes phenomenal and is worth trying at least once in your life.
- Opening Hours: 04:00 pm to 02:00 am
- Cost: AED 70
- Location: Venetian Village, Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, Al Maqtaa
- Contact: +971-5-617-77557
FAQS
ARE THERE ANY VEGAN-FRIENDLY DESSERT PLACES IN ABU DHABI?
Yes, there are several eateries, which offer healthy vegan desserts in Abu Dhabi.
WHERE CAN YOU GET ARABIC SWEETS IN ABU DHABI?
There are a number of Arabic sweet shops in Abu Dhabi that you can visit to get your sugar fix, These include Ibsais, Qwaider Al Nabulsi and Al Samadi.
This sums up our list of the best desserts in Abu Dhabi. Those with a sweet tooth must also try some of the best desserts or the best cookies in Dubai.
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