Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across Abu Dhabi. including where to go and what to order.
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Al Markaziyah
Café 302 at Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana in Abu Dhabi runs a dedicated vegan breakfast menu and bakes vegan cakes beside meat-free burgers and curries.
TipYalla says the large indoor room has quiet corners for remote working, and the terrace suits the cooler months.
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Saadiyat Island
Alkalime on Mamsha Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi makes vegan cashew cheese, nut milks and sauces in house on a menu that is almost entirely meat and fish free.
TipYalla says the granola is also sold in bags to take home, and the sea-view room hosts art classes and community talks.
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Khalifa City
West to West serves West African and Caribbean rice plates, stews and grilled meats, plus vegan dishes, at Flavours Hub in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi.
TipWhat's On lists vegan awojoh binch, Trini doubles and dhalpuri roti on the brand's Najda restaurant menu, so ask the stall what is vegan.
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Al Bateen
Market at EDITION in the Abu Dhabi EDITION at Al Bateen Marina serves a whole vegan breakfast menu, with scrambled tofu, chocolate pancakes and mezze boards.
TipYalla says the room is covered in trailing vines off the hotel lobby; the hotel lists all-day breakfast from 06:30 and lunch from 13:00.
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Al Markaziyah
Golden Spoon Indian Vegetarian in Madinat Zayed, Abu Dhabi, serves a pure vegetarian North Indian and Indo-Chinese menu from a family-run kitchen.
TipBest Bites says the manager's mother creates the dishes behind the scenes, and Mawaqif parking is available outside the door.
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Al Markaziyah
Salam Bombay Vegetarian Restaurant serves pav bhaji, paani puri and kachori chaat on Electra Street in Abu Dhabi, open from 07:00 every day.
TipBest Bites says paani puri is served only from 16:00, so time a visit for the afternoon.
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Al Nahyan
Kamat serves a vegetarian North Indian, South Indian and Chinese menu of more than 300 dishes on the ground floor of Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi, open daily.
TipAl Wahda Mall's store page places Kamat on the ground floor of the main mall, shop 102, and puts its menu at over 300 vegetarian dishes.
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Yas Island
Rasoi Ghar at The Fountains in Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi, serves purely vegetarian thali set menus from Gujarat and Rajasthan that change every day, with refills.
TipYalla says the thali line-up changes every day with unlimited refills, which suits a long meal between Yas Mall errands.
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Al Zahiyah
Tawa Bakery in Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi, is a dedicated gluten-free kitchen with no cross-contamination, serving breakfast, burgers and desserts.
TipBest Bites calls the minimalist room comfortable, and Yalla says every dish is made with care for guests with coeliac disease.
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Al Bateen
Gluway in Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi, is a dedicated gluten-free health food restaurant baking breads, wraps and pastries and serving mains and afternoon tea.
TipThe restaurant's site says its gluten-free afternoon tea is best booked in advance, and Find Me Gluten Free lists it as dedicated gluten-free.
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Al Raha
Desert Lotus on Al Rahah Street at Al Bandar, Abu Dhabi, marks gluten-free items on a Thai menu of curries, pad Thai, noodles and spring rolls.
TipFind Me Gluten Free reports no dedicated fryer, so ask staff how fried items are cooked before ordering.
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Al Markaziyah
Qian Zhou Hot Pot on Najda Street in Abu Dhabi serves buffet-style Chinese hotpot, and Best Bites says every meat cut and seafood item on offer is halal.
TipIt takes cash only and charges extra for food waste, so take only what you will finish from the buffet counter.
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Dietary in Abu Dhabi, FAQ
Does Abu Dhabi have good vegetarian or vegan food?
TableJourney's Abu Dhabi dietary chapter covers vegan, vegetarian, gluten_free, halal venues, each editor-picked with what to order and how to ask.