Vegan restaurants in Abu Dhabi

If you’re a vegan living in the capital city of the UAE, there are many vegan restaurants in Abu Dhabi you’ve got to try. The largest of the seven emirates, Abu Dhabi is home to professionals from all over the world, each contributing to the success and the development of the multicultural city. Businesses in the capital city have adapted quite well to the needs of local residents and expats and the restaurants here are no different. You can visit Arabic or Indian restaurants in Abu Dhabi and spot vegetarian options on the menu. Similarly, among the best Friday brunches in Abu Dhabi, you can find many eateries that offer vegetarian choices. But if you are strictly vegan and want options that cater to your plant-based diet, these vegan restaurants in Abu Dhabi have dishes that cater to your tastes. 

Vegan Restaurants in Abu Dhabi

One can confidently say that Abu Dhabi is a vegetarian-friendly place. This means you will find a vegan restaurant in Abu Dhabi according to your taste. This blog provides a list of vegan restaurants in Abu Dhabi that are worth a visit with details about their menu, average prices, timing and more. While most of these options are not strictly vegan-only restaurants, they have a healthy selection of dishes for those on a plant-based diet to enjoy. So whether you are a vegan renting an apartment in Abu Dhabi or deciding on whether to invest in one of the villas for sale in the capital, these restaurants will be perfect for you. 

Pizza Di Rocco

Pizza Di Rocco has found an innovative way to avoid cheese in a pizza, usually considered a vital ingredient and a complete no-no for vegan folks. Vegan mozzarella and faux meats imported from the US are used to deliver this delightful treat at this vegan -friendly restaurant in Abu Dhabi. 

You should try the Pizza Patron, made with tomato, vegan mozzarella and Mexican chipotle sausage treat. Remember, it’s worth the hype.

• Cuisines: Italian
• Average Cost: AED 190 (For two people) 
• Timings: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm | Open till 01:59 am on Thursday and Friday night
• Location: Near Corner of Salam and Al Falah Street (9th Street), Salam Street, Al Dhafrah, Abu Dhabi
• Booking: Table booking recommended
• Contact: +971-2-885-3222

Bareburger Abu Dhabi

We have been conditioned by food advertising that burgers are for meat lovers only. But having a plant-based diet doesn’t mean you have to make such sacrifices.

At Bareburger, you can have the most sumptuous vegan burgers. You can choose either the Guadalupe burger or the Farmstead burger which are flavoursome; something other restaurants struggle to deliver with vegan burgers.  If you live in a rental villa in Marina Village, you are bound to become a regular customer at Bareburger. It wouldn’t be far fetched to say this restaurant offers the best vegan burger in Abu Dhabi.

When in the mood for something different, try Bareburger’s signature vegan dish. It’s a gluten-free hummus based wrap (collard green leaf). Bareburger Abu Dhabi is also famous for its customer service.

• Cuisines: American
• Average Cost: AED 170 (For two people) 
• Timing: 10:00 am to 11:00 pm
• Location: Ground Level, Marina Mall, Marina Village, Abu Dhabi
• Contact: +971-2-441-1723

Jones The Grocer

This Australian chain has a few mouthwatering vegan dishes on its menu. If you are in the mood for pancakes, the coconut flour cakes here are very filling. Avocado with grilled sweet potato is another vegan dish you could opt for. One particular favourite of regular visitors is the grilled green chilli toast. There are also quite a few sumptuous salads and other vegan options making it one of the best vegan restaurants in Abu Dhabi. The wide availability of other vegetarian and meat-friendly options makes it a great place for vegans to hang out with their foodie friends. 

• Cuisines: Australian
• Average Cost: AED 260 (For two people)
• Timings: 08:00 am to 11:00 pm | Weekend opening time 09:00 am
• Location: Al Mamoura Building B, Muroor Road, Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi
• Booking: Table booking recommended
• Contact: +971-2-443-8762

Golden Spoon Vegetarian Restaurant

This a pure vegetarian restaurant in Abu Dhabi with a variety of vegan options. As a vegetarian, you have an extensive menu to select your favourite dish from. All typical Indian dishes are available here such as Paratha, Roti, Samosa, Deluxe Thali, Gulab Jamun, Palak Paneer, Paneer Lababdar. If you are missing home, a visit to this place is warranted. The sweet dishes here are particularly delightful, making it one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Abu Dhabi. It is also one of the most famous North Indian restaurants in Abu Dhabi.

• Cuisines: North Indian
• Average Cost: AED 80 (for two people)
• Timing: 09:00 am to 11:30 pm
• Location: Between Shoe Mart & ADDC Office, Madinat Zayed, Abu Dhabi
• Contact: +971-2-633-7155

Golden Spoon Vegetarian Restaurant is one of the most popular pure vegetarian restaurants in Abu Dhabi

Aryaas Express

Aryaas Express is an Indian vegan-friendly restaurant in Abu Dhabi. You can visit this place for some light food like Idli, Papdi Chaat, Vada, Panipuri, etc. 

• Cuisines: Indian
• Average Cost: AED 60 (for two people)
• Timings: 08:00 am to 11:30 pm | Closes on 12:00 pm on Thursday and Friday night
• Location: Level 2, Mazyad Mall, Mussafah Shabiya, Abu Dhabi
• Contact: +971-56-808-3555

Aryaas Express is one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Abu Dhabi

Cafe 302

Café 302 offers one of the most extensive vegan menus in the Emirate. You can have everything from a vegan breakfast here to a full-course vegan lunch and dinner as well. The red lentil salad, Spanish & kale salad, and cauliflower burgers are our favourites. Also, don’t forget to ask for Vegan milk.

• Cuisines: Café style food
• Average Cost: AED 220 (For two people)
• Timings: 06:00 am to 10:30 pm
• Location: Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana, Hamdan Street, Al Markaziya, Abu Dhabi
• Contact: +971-2-610-6666

La Petite Maison

For many, French cuisine is the most appetising food in the world. So, if you are on a plant-based diet and want to try some French food, La Petite Maison on meat-free Mondays is the best option.

You can start by enjoying sweet peppers prepared with garlic, paprika and balsamic vinegar. If you like lentils, the lentil salad is a thing of pleasure here. And if that is not enough, try the French bean or quinoa. In comparison to other vegan restaurants in Abu Dhabi, this restaurant is slightly on the expensive side. However, when you consider the ambience and the food quality, the dirhams are certainly well spent!!

• Cuisines: French
• Average Cost: AED 600 (for two people)
• Timings: Weekends: 12:30 pm to 04:00 pm & 06:30 pm to 11:30 pm, Weekdays: 12:30 pm to 04:00 pm & 06:00 pm to 11:00 pm
• Location: The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
• Booking: Table booking recommended
• Contact: +971-2-692-9600

The Forge

If you are looking for a nice night out, with appetising food cooked just the way you like, The Forge is the right choice. This is a unique restaurant in Abu Dhabi where the top chefs prepare dishes according to a customer’s preferences. You can ask them for their suggestions as well to make the right decision.

One of the widely popular dishes here is the beetroot steak. We suggest you skip lunch on the day you have reserved a dinner table at The Forge, as the portions can be quite significant at this vegan restaurant in Abu Dhabi.

• Cuisines: Steak
• Average Cost: AED 490 (For two people)
• Timings: 07:00 pm to 11:00 pm
• Location: The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, Khor Al Maqta’a, Al Maqtaa, Abu Dhabi
• Booking: Table booking recommended
• Contact: +971-2-818-8282

Enjoy delicious vegan steaks at The Forge

This concludes our list of top vegan restaurants in Abu Dhabi. Few other restaurants also offer vegetarian dishes such as Frankie’s Italian Restaurant & Bar, Seasons UAE, The Raw Place, Pinza Pizza and The Third Place. There are Arabic, continental, American and Indian vegetarian restaurants in Abu Dhabi.

To fully embrace a healthy lifestyle, you can also shop for food from the best organic farms in Abu Dhabi. Those renting villas in Abu Dhabi could try their hand at growing their own vegetable garden too! And if you have just invested in an apartment in Abu Dhabi, worry not, there are several indoor plants that you can grow to help with your vegan choices. 

And if you are a Dubai resident, you could relish the food at top vegan restaurants in Dubai. Which of these vegan-friendly restaurants in Abu Dhabi are you excited to try? Let us know your thoughts by writing to us on social@bayut.com.