Cafe des Artistes is a cafe in Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.
Editorially verified October 2, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Alkalime is a healthy restocafe on Mamsha Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi serving organic, mainly vegan and vegetarian dishes, with a workspace and Wi-Fi on site.
DrinkHouse-made nut milk
TipYalla says everything from the nut milks to the vegan cheese is made in-house from scratch, and the boho-chic room has hammocks and trailing vines.
Mysk is a cafe and flower shop near NYU Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a cabinet of viennoiserie and cardamom buns.
DrinkOat flat white
TipThe treats cabinet holds classic viennoiserie, pains suisse and cardamom buns, and the flower counter shares the room.
Cafe Bateel at Reem Mall on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, serves coffee with organic Sumatra beans and a chilled organic rhutab date on the side.
DrinkFlat white with organic Sumatra beans
TipThe National's pick here is the flat white, AED 27, served with a chilled organic rhutab date alongside.
Alkalime is a healthy restocafe on Mamsha Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi serving organic, mainly vegan and vegetarian dishes, with a workspace and Wi-Fi on site.
DrinkHouse-made nut milk
TipYalla says everything from the nut milks to the vegan cheese is made in-house from scratch, and the boho-chic room has hammocks and trailing vines.
Joud Coffee runs a cafe at Al Raha Gardens Plaza in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, serving specialty coffee with breakfast, sandwiches and light meals daily.
DrinkSpecialty coffee
TipJoud roasts its beans in small batches at its own facility in Abu Dhabi, and the Gardens Plaza menu runs from breakfast to light meals.
Mysk is a cafe and flower shop near NYU Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a cabinet of viennoiserie and cardamom buns.
DrinkOat flat white
TipThe treats cabinet holds classic viennoiserie, pains suisse and cardamom buns, and the flower counter shares the room.
DRVN Coffee on Saif Ghubash Street in Abu Dhabi serves in-house roasted coffee and Neapolitan pizza beside a display of rare classic cars every day.
DrinkIn-house roasted espresso
TipDRVN roasts its own beans, and each branch keeps an exhibition of classic cars on view.
Art House Cafe in Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi, is furnished with recycled pieces, and guests can paint a plate for AED 20 or a miniature brick for AED 10.
DrinkSpecialty coffee
TipThe shakshuka is What's On's pick of the brunch menu, and mask painting costs AED 30 if you want a longer sit.