Enjoy family fun at Abu Dhabi’s best kid-friendly restaurants
Looking for an eatery where your precious mini-mes can have a ball? Then you’ve come to the right place because we’ve put together a list of the best kid-friendly restaurants in Abu Dhabi. It’s time for family fun!
KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS IN ABU DHABI
LITTLE WORLD CAFE
Little World is a children’s educational discovery centre. It is a pioneer in the field of children’s edutainment and experiential learning. Little World, which has locations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, aims to complement and enrich formal education by providing a fun, exciting and play-based learning environment.
Families can lunch at the in-facility cafe. Your kids can participate in fun and easy cooking classes and engage in a variety of sensory activities.
Salads, sandwiches and baked potatoes are among the lunch options for adults. Kids can choose from chicken nuggets, fish fingers, macaroni and cheese, or pizza, all of which are baked rather than fried and accompanied with fresh juice.
- Average cost for two: AED 175
- Timings: Sunday to Thursday 10:00 am – 09:00 pm | Friday and Saturday 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Location: Nation Galleria, Al Khubeirah
- Contact: +971-2-681-8824
CAFE MANDARINA
If you or your children are taking a horseback riding class at the Mandara Equestrian Club, you should visit this adorable and quirky café. There’s a fantastic rooftop terrace where you can view the horses at work.
Considered one of the top restaurants in Abu Dhabi, Mandarina features a broad variety of wraps and sandwiches to satisfy everyone’s tastes. Their drinks include kid-sized hot chocolates, juices prepared from organic fruits and flavoursome milkshakes.
- Average cost for two: AED 215
- Timings:
- Sunday to Thursday 07:00 am – 10:00 am | 05:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- Friday 05:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- Saturday 07:00 am – 10:00 am | 05:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- Location: Mandarin Equestrian Club
- Contact: +971-2-563-3830
LEEN’S CASUAL TO GOURMET
This fresh and funky restaurant by the Surf Café, features a laid-back ambience with a broad menu. It includes fresh salads, sushi platters, nutritious breakfast bowls, pancakes, burgers and vegan-friendly options including poke bowls, soups and mushroom tacos. You’ll find them in Yas Mall and The World Trade Centre Mall.
The freshly made juices are also ideal for children. With its nutritious menu, it is one of the top kid-friendly restaurants in Abu Dhabi.
- Average cost for two: AED 310
- Timings: Sunday to Thursday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm | Friday and Saturday 10:00 am – 11:00 pm (The World Trade Centre Mall)
- Location: Multiple locations
- Contact: +971-2-633-3774
DINO’S BISTRO ITALIANO
This modern Italian restaurant has a pleasant and relaxed vibe with vintage décor. The staff are friendly and engaging, encouraging younger visitors to use the crayons to scribble on the disposable tablecloths.
Along with its friendly environment, the fantastically fresh pizzas and hearty sundaes will satisfy even the fussiest of eaters. These factors all combine to ensure Dino’s Bistro Italiano’s place on our list of the best kid-friendly restaurants in Abu Dhabi.
- Average cost for two: AED 415
- Timings:
- Monday to Friday 12:00 pm – 03:30 pm (lunch)
- Saturday and Sunday 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm (lunch)
- Monday to Sunday 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm (dinner)
- Location: Pearl Rotana, Capital Centre, Embassies District
- Contact: +971-2-307-5551
SUGAR FACTORY
With a name like Sugar Factory, you know exactly what you’re getting. Being one of the top American restaurants in Abu Dhabi, this popular eatery serves comfort classics classics including eggs benedict, burgers, pizzas, steaks and pasta, in addition to their legendary Couture Pops.
Huge sundaes and massive piles of pancakes laden with toppings are amongst the extravagant sweet delicacies offered at this much-loved restaurant.
- Average cost for two: AED 275
- Timings: Sunday to Thursday 10:00 am – 10:30 pm | Friday and Saturday 10:00 am – 11:30 pm
- Location: The World Trade Centre Mall
- Contact: +971-56-818-7192
TASHA’S
This renowned café is often super busy due to its beautiful location near Al Bateen Marina where you and your kids can enjoy gorgeous waterways and boats. With big bowls of pasta, sandwiches, ramen bowls and a wide variety of international dishes, there’s something for everyone at this restaurant.
- Average cost for two: AED 255
- Timings:
- Monday to Wednesday 09:00 – 01:00 am
- Thursday to Saturday 09:00 am – 01:30 am
- Sunday 09:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Location: Unit B02, Marsa, Al Bateen
- Contact: +971-2-445-0890
ART HOUSE CAFE
The unconventional environment at this eatery makes it one of the most enjoyable and one of the top kids restaurants in Abu Dhabi. The two massive horse statues that greet you as you approach this café are sure to pique the interest of children.
Once inside, everything is rustic, from 1970s-style briefcases to an armchair made out of soft toys stitched together. The cafe’s pleasant and bright atmosphere is enhanced by the colourful light that filters in from above. Children can test their art skills by painting which are later added to the Wall of Fame.
The kids’ menu at Art House Cafè’s offers some delectable crepes topped with Nutella, honey, banana and/or maple syrup. They are located at Al Bateen and Al Bandar.
- Average cost for two: AED 160
- Timings: Monday to Sunday 09:00 am – 11:30 pm (Al Bateen)
- Location: Multiple location
- Contact: +971-2-546-6876
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT ARE THE POPULAR AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS IN ABU DHABI?
Some of the after school kids activities in Abu Dhabi include water sports, horse riding and art classes. You can sign your children up for any of these activities at the dedicated sports hubs such as Abu Dhabi Country Club or Hamilton Aquatics.
ARE THERE ANY KIDS PLAY AREA IN ABU DHABI?
Some of the top kids play are in Abu Dhabi include Action Zone, Orange Wheels and Fun City. Each of these play zones offer fun and interactive learning experiences for children as well.
That concludes our guide to kid-friendly restaurants in Abu Dhabi. We hope it helps you and the family enjoy some fun times. Craving some fast food action? Here’s our guide to the best fried chicken restaurants in Abu Dhabi.
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