Where to find the best breakfast in Abu Dhabi?

If you’re looking for more than a cup of coffee and a slice of toast, there are plenty of charming places to enjoy a delicious breakfast in Abu Dhabi. There are many top breakfast places in Abu Dhabi that will serve you a scrumptious meal to keep your hunger pangs at bay till lunch. We have listed a number of these Abu Dhabi breakfast restaurants that will surely satisfy your appetite.

List of the best breakfast places in Abu Dhabi

There are many breakfast options in the capital city that are worth getting up for. So don’t press the snooze button and get ready to pay a visit to any of these restaurants for the first meal of the day.

Zahrat Lebnan

Offering an authentic experience right from Lebanon, Zahrat is one of the top Lebanese restaurants in Abu Dhabi that you can rely on when it comes to delicious food and a friendly ambience. You can enjoy hummus, falafel, sausages and eggs for breakfast.

• Location: Near Union National Bank, Behind Abu Dhabi Women’s College, 11th Street, Al Dhafrah, Abu Dhabi
• Average Cost: AED 150 for two
• Timings: Daily from 08:00 am 
• Contact: +971-2-304-8245

Denny’s Abu Dhabi

Serving its signature slams, burgers and sandwiches for more than 60 years, Denny’s is the place that brings people together. The breakfast treats at Denny’s include chicken and waffles, moons over my hammy, steak skewer & eggs skillet and the grand slamwich.

• Location: Abu Dhabi Mall, Tourist Club Area (Al Zahiyah), Abu Dhabi
• Average Cost: AED 225 for two
• Timings: 24 hours
• Contact: +971-2-304-8080

Man’oushe Street

Scrumptious labneh, halloumi and fattoush are all on offer at this Lebanese restaurant in Abu Dhabi. You can enjoy hearty meals during breakfast in the cosy decor of the restaurant. Food is delicious, nutritious and filling. So, don’t forget to check out this new spot in town.

• Location: Opposite Etisalat, Near National Hospital, Najda, Abu Dhabi
• Average Cost: AED 100 for two
• Timings: 24 hours
• Contact: +971-2-673-3360

Breakfast places in Abu Dhabi with outdoor setting

When the weather is pleasant we suggest you be an early bird and feel the freshness of a morning breeze at these outdoor spots in Abu Dhabi.

Rosewater- Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

Rosewater is an award-winning restaurant on Corniche Road that offers a diverse selection of international cuisine to the customers. With live cooking stations placed across the venue, you can see your favourite dish being cooked by the chefs at this place. You can dig into seafood, steaks, Arabian salads and Indian curries while gazing at the beautiful sea view from the terrace. 

• Location: Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, West Corniche, Al Khubeirah, Abu Dhabi 
• Average Cost: AED 500 for two
• Timings: 06:30 am – 11:00 am
• Contact: +971-2-418-2508

Mosaic

Start off your day enjoying authentic Lebanese cuisine in the exceptional Parisian-style decor at Mosaic. The place offers omelette, egg shakshouka, omelette with kawarma, sunny-side-up, tahina and cheese rolls. It is wheelchair-accessible and offers great food.

• Location: Guardian Towers, Near Dubai Islamic Bank and Spinneys, Embassies District, Abu Dhabi
• Average Cost: AED 175 for two
• Timings: Daily from 08:30 am
• Contact: +971-2-622-0909

Zaytinya

Zaytinya is a little different, with regards to its food offerings. You can also customise your omelette for breakfast. Many options are available – you can pick from falafel, hummus, sausage or mushroom to be incorporated into your omelette. Scrumptious manakish is also a part of the extensive menu at Zaytinya.

If you’re looking for the best shawarma places in Abu Dhabi, you can count on Zaytinya for that as well. It serves piping hot shawarmas with a flair of modern twists in the city.

• Location: 1st Floor, Al Seef Village Mall, Khalifa Park Area, Abu Dhabi
• Average Cost: AED 190 for two
• Timings: Daily from 08:00 am
• Contact: +971-2-447-4489

Cheap Breakfast places in Abu Dhabi

You can have a bargain-priced meal at some of these cheap breakfast restaurants in Abu Dhabi. They serve different dishes ranging from grilled chicken to masala dosa.

Ritaj

You can tuck into some tasty food at a casual dining restaurant in Al Markaziya. The breakfast menu at this eatery is filled with all Indian dishes. You can try out different versions of biryani and other meaty dishes at Ritaj.

• Location: Behind Akter General Trading, Hamdan Street, Al Markaziya, Abu Dhabi
• Average Cost: AED 40 for two
• Timings: Daily from 09:00 am
• Contact: +971-2-631-0036

Chai Qissa

Enjoy a feast that will set you up for the entire day at Chai Qissa. Enjoy unique Indian flavours while savouring uppuma poori bhaji, masala dosa, uthappam, puttu, pathiri, and idli. The prices are pretty reasonable so you can enjoy a variety of these truly decadent dishes.

• Location: Opposite Al Rafidain Laundry, Khalidiya Street, Al Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi
• Average Cost: AED 40 for two
• Timings: Daily from 06:00 am
• Contact: +971-2-626-2885

SeaShell

This cost-friendly restaurant in Abu Dhabi serves up popular fast food dishes including crispy burgers paired with fries, light and fluffy wraps and grilled chicken. Cheesy wedges, chicken popcorn and dynamite shrimps are an addition to the classic fast-food staples that you can enjoy during breakfast.

• Location: Beside Khalifa City Supermarket, Khalifa City A, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
• Average Cost: AED 35 for two
• Timings: Daily from 08:00 am
• Contact: +971-2-550-8077

Indian breakfast restaurants in Abu Dhabi

If you’re a fan of Indian food and love to start your day with authentic Indian flavours, then you should look no further than some of these good breakfast places in Abu Dhabi.

The Terrace on the Corniche

If you’re looking forward to the best Indian breakfast in Abu Dhabi, The Terrace is the place you need to head to. It offers various dishes for breakfast that you can savour while sitting on a rooftop at the restaurant. Waffles, pancakes, parathas and sausages are some of them. The place has WiFi and offers access to the wheelchair.

• Location: The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, Corniche, Al Khubeirah, Abu Dhabi
• Cost: AED 230 for two
• Timings: Daily from 06:30 am 
• Contact: +971-2-694-4553

Chappan Bhog

With four outlets across Abu Dhabi, Chappan Bhog is an Indian restaurant in Abu Dhabi that offers both North and South Indian dishes. Don’t forget to check out their aloo and paneer paratha, channa bhatura, puri aloo, punjabi thali, daal wada, upma, dosa and idli sambar.

• Location: Behind ADNOC Building, Between Salam Street and NajdaStreet, Najda, Abu Dhabi
• Cost: AED 60 for two
• Timings: Daily from 08:30 am 
• Contact: +971-2-677-8864

Bhavna

Bhavna is a place to experience true Indian flavours in Abu Dhabi. It is cost-friendly and a perfect retreat for all vegans out there. Puri bhaji, Mysore masala dosa, butter masala, pav bhaji, mix uthappam, aloo vada, and cheese paratha are some of the dishes that you can relish there.

• Location: Behind Al Ain Tower, Near Golden Laundry, Hamdan Street, Al Markaziya, Abu Dhabi
• Cost: AED 40 for two
• Timings: Daily from 07:00 am 
• Contact: +971-2-677-4288

Pakistani breakfast in Abu Dhabi

Pakistani expats can enjoy a hearty, delicious breakfast at these Pakistani breakfast places in Abu Dhabi. Whether it’s naan cholay or brain masala, they can grab a bite of any of them, enjoying the same flavours they used to relish back home.

Tikka Tonight

For Pakistani expats, Tikka Tonight is the ultimate place to have a healthy breakfast. They can try out filling dishes such as halwa puri, paratha, biryani, handi, curry or malai boti or check out light bites such as vegetable soup. The place also has a private dining area so couples can bring along their kids too.

• Location: Behind RAK Bank, Sanaiya ME11, Mussafah Sanaiya, Abu Dhabi
• Cost: AED 70 for two
• Timings: Daily from 10:00 am 
• Contact: +971-2-552-5599

Mann O Salwa

Plant your fork into classic Pakistani breakfast staples at Mann O Salwa. The dishes are highly affordable and include qeema, brain, naan cholay, chana daal, beef nihari, liver and the all-time favourite aloo paratha. You can refuel your body with these hearty dishes at the restaurant. 

• Location: Behind Al Ahlia Pharmacy, Muroor Road, Muroor, Abu Dhabi
• Cost: AED 80 for two
• Timings: Daily from 06:00 am 
• Contact: +971-2-448-3124

Punjab Flower Restaurant

Located in Al Markaziya, Punjab Flower Restaurant offers a lot more than poached eggs drenched in a rich sauce and creamy tea simmered with milk. You can try out paratha, qeema, alu bhagi, anda chana, kaleji, haleem and egg burgi.

• Location: Beside Creative Graphics, Near Lulu Express, Al Markaziya, Abu Dhabi
• Cost: AED 25 for two
• Timings: Daily from 08:00 am 
• Contact: +971-2-676-8200

Indeed, breakfast is an important meal of the day but sometimes you skip it especially when there’s too much on your plate. You feel the need to get done with the tasks at hand and focus later on the other activities. If such a situation ever arises, you can go for Friday brunches in Abu Dhabi.

Besides breakfast and brunch, you also enjoy dining out in a waterfront setting in Abu Dhabi. There are many restaurants on Al Reem Island where you can enjoy decadent meals while looking at the beautiful shore.

If you are a health-conscious person, you can also pay a visit to the top healthy restaurants in Abu Dhabi. 

If you are visiting the neighbouring emirate, there are plenty of breakfast places in Dubai that are second to none!

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