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( 02-681 5096; Corniche Rd West, Al Khalidiya; mains Dh15-35; 7am-midnight; )
With superb cof-
fee and delicious pastries, croissants and sandwiches, plus seven choices of fluffy filled
omelettes, this French-style cafe is the perfect spot for some leisurely lingering. Also at
Abu Dhabi Mall.
Zyara Cafe$$
MIDDLE EASTERN
( 02-627 5007; Al Jazeera Tower, Corniche St; mains Dh40-100; 8am-midnight)
The panoramic win-
dows offer primo Corniche views at this convivial and artily furnished cafe where every-
one from families to friends gathers to combat hunger pangs. Everything on the menu is
made in-house, including the refreshing mint lemonade and the creamy blueberry cheese-
cake. If possible, avoid the lunchtime crush.
Hanoi Cafe$$
VIETNAMESE
( 02-626 1112;
www.hanoi-cafe.com
; Khalifa St; mains Dh30-50; 10am-11pm)
The minimalist decor
provides little distraction for the richly flavoured and healthily prepared
pho
(noodle)
soups, crispy spring rolls and mains ranging from caramelised ginger chicken to tiger
prawns in tamarind sauce. Not super-authentic, perhaps, but tasty for sure.
Jones the Grocer$$
INTERNATIONAL
( 02-639 5883;
www.jonesthegrocer.com
; Pearl Plaza Tower, ground fl, 32nd St; mains Dh50-60; 8am-11pm
Sun-Thu, 9am-11pm Fri & Sat)
Catering to an urban-chic clientele, this local outpost of the Aus-
tralian chain has open kitchens overlooking the dining area decked out in stainless steel
and earthy wood colours. Talking points include a chilled cheese room with samples to
taste, and an eclectic menu with plenty of organic goodies. It's next to the Oryx Hotel.
La Brioche Cafe$$
FRENCH
( 02-626 9300;
www.labriocheuae.com
;
Khalifa St; mains Dh22-70)
A slice of Paris in the UAE, this
minichain charmer makes heaping salads, bulging sandwiches and some of the best bread,
croissants and pastries (baked fresh and local) in town. Service is swift and smiley.
Finz$$
SEAFOOD
