Get your hands on the most delicious doughnuts in Abu Dhabi
Doughnuts are often considered the ultimate sweet treat for breakfast…but, truth be told, they’re pretty much perfect at any time of the day, right? From the simple sugar-dusted to the extravagantly glazed, there is a version of this dainty and doughy deep-fried delight for everyone.
Add fondant, add cream, add jam, add any of the other potential toppings, the possibilities are deliciously endless. If you have already started craving these succulent treats, brace yourselves as we bring you the ultimate list of the places for the best doughnuts in Abu Dhabi.
BEST DOUGHNUTS IN ABU DHABI
Let’s start with the most popular doughnut spots in the capital city. These doughnut hubs are known for their epic variety and the many flavours available. Most of these eateries have multiple branches across Abu Dhabi, which means no matter where you live, you can easily satiate your doughnut cravings.
DUNKIN’ UAE
Dunkin’ is a household name around the globe and they are equally popular in the UAE. Whenever it comes to the best doughnuts in Abu Dhabi, Dunkin’ is the first brand that pops into our minds.
Searching for a Dunkin’ doughnut shop in Abu Dhabi is not an issue. In every major mall and close to almost every neighbourhood, including ADNOC, Umm Al Nahr and Hamdan Street, you can find its outlet. Want to try doughnuts with a twist? Look for Munchkin Donut Holes — filled with jam, cream or custard — on their menu.
- Location: Multiple locations
- Contact: +971-04-586-5004 (Hamdan)
KRISPY KREME
Try the tempting range of soft melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts in Abu Dhabi at Krispy Kreme.
Their extensive range of doughnuts includes lotus biscoff, chocolate iced glaze, peanut butter kreme, chocolate iced, strawberry filled, new york cheesecake and custard-filled. You can also have your pick from a selection of other delicious flavours and sprinkles.
They have stores at multiple locations all over the city, including Al Khalidiyah Mall, Khalifa City and Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street.
- Cost of a doughnut: AED 5 for a glazed doughnut
- Location: Multiple locations
- Timings: Monday to Sunday 09:00 am – 12:00 am (Al Khalidiya Mall)
- Contact: +971-60-052-5556 (Al Khalidiya Mall)
TIM HORTONS
Hailing all the way from Canada, Tim Hortons are makers of the most sought-after doughnuts in Abu Dhabi. The café is also known for its range of freshly brewed coffee, beverages and bagels.
You can pair their mouth-watering doughnuts with a fresh cup of coffee to have a perfect start to your day. Tim Hortons has several branches across the capital, such as Abu Dhabi Corniche, ADNOC and Abu Dhabi Mall.
- Cost of a doughnut: AED 8 for a lotus doughnut
- Location: Multiple locations
- Contact: +971-56-526-8783 (Abu Dhabi Corniche)
DOH
Doh dessert trucks offer a delicious range of sweets on wheels. The brand is also a great place to get your coffee fix.
Here is a fun fact; their “dohnut” comes with interesting names, such as the ‘My BAE’ with white chocolate and Nutella.
Other fan-favourite flavours are cookies n’ cream, pb n’ j’ and berry powder. Visitor can also create their own doughnut here. You can choose the toppings, size and sprinkles.
- Cost: AED 33 for a box of four doughnuts
- Location: Multiple locations
- Timings: Sunday to Wednesday 01:00 pm – 12:00 am | Thursday to Saturday 02:00 pm – 01:00 am (Al Shamkha)
- Contact: +971-56-522-5340 (Al Shamkha)
WAKE N’ BAKE
Wake n’ Bake is a bespoke bakery in Abu Dhabi known for its made-to-order doughnuts and cakes. This is one of the top places to get gourmet doughnuts in Abu Dhabi — made fresh and customised, just the way you want em!
- Location: Cultural District A, Saadiyat Island
- Timings: Monday to Sunday, 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-2-555-5910
DONUTS TIME
Donuts Time is a home-grown doughnut shop in Abu Dhabi with several branches in the capital city, Dubai, and the other emirates. Enjoy doughnuts in various different flavours with colourful toppings of your choice.
You will find them in Al Shahamah, Al Yahar and a few other places in the city.
- Cost: AED 20 for a box of four doughnuts
- Location: Multiple locations
- Timings: Monday to Sunday 09:00 am – 12:00 am (Yahar)
- Contact: +971-03-765-0040 (Yahar)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ARE DOUGHNUTS DEEP-FRIED?
Yes, doughnuts are made from deep-fried sweet dough, served with powdered sugar sprinkled on top or with a glaze. Doughnuts can have cream, fruits and nuts, sprinkles or any other toppings. Cream, custard and jam-filled doughnuts are also very popular.
WHAT IS THE GLAZE FOR DOUGHNUTS MADE FROM?
The glaze for doughnuts comes in a range of flavours. It is generally made from butter, sugar, vanilla and milk. The standard glaze recipe is combined with other flavours to create different variants.
WHERE CAN I FIND THE BEST DOUGHNUTS IN DUBAI?
Here-O, Dunkin’ and Crumb and Co serve some of the best doughnuts in Dubai.
That concludes our guide to the top doughnut spots in Abu Dhabi. Doughnuts are best enjoyed with a cup of coffee, so how about checking out the fantastic coffee shops in Abu Dhabi.
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