Deliciousness! Where to find the best macarons in Abu Dhabi
Who can say no to macarons? Eminently giftable and perennially cute, these French pastries are loved by children and adults alike. The timeless and popular treats are highly celebrated amongst those with a sweet tooth. However, there are very few patisseries that know how to do these classic sweet treats just right. Which is why we’ve done our tasty research and compiled this definitive guide to the best places for macarons in Abu Dhabi. Bon appétit!
TOP PLACES FOR MACARONS IN ABU DHABI
SHAKESPEARE AND CO.
Taste drives everything created at Shakespeare and Co. This cafe offers a pantheon of creative macarons with boundless options. They serve interesting combinations of this French delicacy including gianduja, lemon and mango-passion fruit. The eatery also offers some of the best crepes in Abu Dhabi.
- Location: Multiple Locations
- Price for Macaron: From AED 6
- Timings: Sunday to Saturday 07:00 am – 12:00 am (Street 31, Muroor Road, Embassies District)
- Contact: +971-2-491-7673 (Street 31, Muroor Road, Embassies District)
LADUREE
With Parisian tea salons, Laduree has a global fan base for all the right reasons. The creative director of Laduree, Claire Heitzler doesn’t gamble when it comes to seasonality and quality ingredients. So, you can expect some seriously delicious macarons here with just the right touch of aesthetics.
Their permanent flavours include hazelnut, raspberry, pistachio, chocolate and orange blossom. They also serve seasonal flavours such as passion fruit and rose petal. Their custom made boxes make for a perfect gift and their packaging is almost as beautiful as the product.
- Location: Multiple branches including Abu Dhabi Mall
- Price for Macaron: From AED 13
- Timings: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Contact: +971-2-672-2673
LE GOUTER PATISSERIE
Prepared with a French meringue for a softer shell, the macarons at Le Gouter Patisserie are meant to be savoured. The provenance of ganache in the middle and strong flavours set their French pastries apart from others. Their lotus, roasted almonds, blackberry and lemon macarons come highly recommended.
- Location: Level 1, Al Rayanna Complex, Khalifa City
- Price for Macaron: From AED 06
- Timings: Sunday to Saturday 09:00 am – 09:00 pm
- Contact: +971-2-628-2498
PAUL CAFE
This French patisserie and bakery started as a small family shop near Lille. Now, they have over 2000 cafes worldwide. Our list of best macarons in Abu Dhabi would be incomplete without Paul’s macarons, which come in two sizes.
Yes! That’s right. You can either get the regular-sized or the large ones. If you have that specific craving for macarons, the jumbo ones are definitely the right way to go. You can choose between pistachio, vanilla and chocolate.
- Location: Multiple Locations
- Price for Macaron: Contact your nearest branch
- Timings: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm (Sunday to Wednesday) | 10:00 am – 12:00 am (Thursday) | 10:00 am – 01:00 am (Friday – Saturday) Al Wahda Mall branch
- Contact: +971-2-444-6188 (Al Wahda Mall)
FRESH BAKES CAFE
The instagrammable pastries at Fresh Bakes Cafe are one of a kind. It is undoubtedly one of the best places for macarons in Abu Dhabi. Expect to find a plethora of brilliantly simple yet delicious offerings at this popular cafe. Their macarons’ uniqueness is also due to slightly iridescent colours with a variety of flavours to choose from.
- Location: Level 1, Al Raha Mall
- Price for Macaron: Contact the Cafe
- Timings: Sunday to Thursday 08:30 am – 10:00 pm | Friday and Saturday 08:30 am – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-2-556-3011
RED TART PASTRY
If you’re looking to indulge in some cream-filled goodness, Red Tart Pastry’s premium macarons will tick all the right boxes. The cafe specialises in making macaron towers and gift boxes. The best part? They also have some gluten-free options for all you diet-conscious peeps out there. So it seems that dreams do come true after all!
- Location: Multiple Locations
- Price for Macaron: From AED 32
- Timings: Sunday to Saturday 09:00 am – 11:00 pm (Level 3, Al Wahda Mall)
- Contact: +971-52-674-7800 (Level 3, Al Wahda Mall)
KATRINA SWEETS AND CONFECTIONERY
Another place doing right by the macarons in Abu Dhabi is Katrina Sweets and Confectionery. Not only their pastries are a delight but they are also reasonably priced.
- Location: Multiple Locations
- Price for Macaron: From AED 23
- Timings: Saturday to Wednesday 10:00 am – 10:00 pm (Level 1, Dalma Mall, Mussafah Sanaiya)
- Contact: +971-50-874-9169 (Level 1, Dalma Mall, Mussafah Sanaiya)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT ARE THE BEST CAKE SHOPS IN ABU DHABI?
The capital has plenty of places serving excellent cakes. Some of the top mentions in every listicle of best cake shops in Abu Dhabi include Magnolia, Bloomsbury’s and Mister Baker.
WHERE TO FIND ARABIC SWEETS IN ABU DHABI?
You can visit Best Mix, Khaleej Bakeries & Pastries and Qwaider Al Nabulsi for some of the best Arabic sweets in Abu Dhabi.
So that’s a round-up of all the best places serving delectable macarons in Abu Dhabi. Trust us – these colourful treats are definitely worth hunting down!
Looking for more tasty comfort food? Check out our guide to the best crepes in Abu Dhabi. And for all our vegan readers out there, why not treat yourself at the best places for vegan desserts?
