Al Raha Beach's waterfront blocks: Emirati all-day dining at Al Muneera, a Thai terrace at Al Bandar, a sourdough bakery and a coffee roastery.
Meylas is a Michelin Selected Emirati restaurant at Al Muneera, Abu Dhabi, begun as a food truck by Shaikha Al Kaabi and grown into an all-day eatery.
OrderThe machboos at AED 56 and the saffron balaleet at AED 35, both priced in tbreak's 2026 guide.
TipMichelin lists Meylas among Abu Dhabi's best breakfast spots; it opens at 08:30, and the chefs cook in an on-view kitchen.
Desert Lotus serves Thai curries, larb and sushi on Al Rahah Street at Al Bandar in Abu Dhabi, with a waterfront terrace and a Thai owner and chef.
OrderMango sticky rice, which Best Bites orders on every visit, with the panang curry or the signature Bua roll.
TipBest Bites calls the terrace gorgeous when the weather is on your side; bookings are taken on 056 583 5591.
Meylas is a Michelin Selected Emirati restaurant at Al Muneera, Abu Dhabi, begun as a food truck by Shaikha Al Kaabi and grown into an all-day eatery.
OrderThe machboos at AED 56 and the saffron balaleet at AED 35, both priced in tbreak's 2026 guide.
TipMichelin lists Meylas among Abu Dhabi's best breakfast spots; it opens at 08:30, and the chefs cook in an on-view kitchen.
Stead Bakery in Al Raha, Abu Dhabi, opened in summer 2025 with an open kitchen, naturally fermented sourdough, croissants and cardamom karak.
Worth the queueCheese jalapeno croissant
TipHuntr says the sourdough sells out before closing, and the open kitchen lets you watch croissants being shaped.
The QC Roastery & Academy in Al Raha, Abu Dhabi, roasts small batches, sells whole beans and runs barista and roasting courses, open Sunday to Friday.
BeansColombia, Ethiopia, Panama
BrewsWhole bean retail, Tasting flights
TipBesides beans, Daymark says the roastery runs barista and roasting courses and serves tasting flights and experimental pours.
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