Treat Mum With These Lovely Mother’s Day Breakfast Spots In Abu Dhabi
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Danika Star
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March 17, 2025
One of the best things about living in an expat-heavy country? Multiple excuses to celebrate the people we love! With the official UAE Mother’s Day falling on Friday March 21st, and UK Mother’s Day also being celebrated in the same month (Sunday March 30th), make sure you spoil your mum - or send this list to someone so they can treat you to a lovely Mother’s Day breakfast (or lunch!) this month!
Plenty of other Arab countries mark the occasion on March 21st as well, including Lebanon, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Don’t worry though, you get a second go around on Sunday, May 11th this year, as our US, Indian, Aussie, NZ, South African and Filipino friends celebrate the occasion then!
Flaky Pastry
The Galleria
We’ve been eagerly waiting for the boards to come down and this one to open up in The Galleria - and we’ve already been for multiple visits - see what we thought here! A homegrown UAE gourmet croissanterie, Flaky Pastry has arrived fresh from Dubai to dish up light and crispy pastry goodness alongside specialty coffee and tasty breakfast options.
Tuck into a selection of sweet and savoury croissants - freshly baked and playing with some unique flavour pairings - and treat mum to a spot of shopping afterward. Perfect for mums with their finger on the pulse who like to try something new - you can impress her with a light snack or something more substantial - all that shopping is hard work!
Open: daily | 8.30AM - 12.30AM | until 1AM Friday & Saturday
Contact: +971 2 493 7400
EL&N
Yas Bay
This sparkling pink disco ball of a cafe perched on the Yas Bay waterfront is what Instagrammable dreams are made of! Don’t let that fool you into thinking it’s all show and no go - the food is excellent and their cafe display has the power to tempt even the most stuffed diners at the end of a visit!
Whether you’re a sweet or a savoury breakfaster, EL&N provides the goods: we loved all the egg dishes we tried and the mini pancakes, served in a bowl looking for all the world like Froot Loops with real fruit were a hit with the kids … ok, and the adults! There’s an amazing range of coffees, teas and other yummy concoctions, perfect for a Mother’s Day treat.
Open: daily | 10AM - 12AM
Contact: 02 883 9395
Tashas
Al Bateen
We love an all day breakfast menu, and Tashas are serving up breakfast favourites until 6PM daily - so you can treat mum to a sleep in AND breakfast! The picture perfect Al Bateen backdrop is also ideal for a wander post-breakfast, and the hustle and bustle of the sunny Marina brings a relaxed holiday vibe.
No matter how you like your eggs, you’ll find your favourite here, and there are no shortage of alternatives too: think crispy rostis, French toast, their super fresh berry banana split breakfast, sandwiches and quesadillas galore. The interiors wouldn’t be out of place in a lifestyle magazine, with lush plants and stylish touches that strike the right balance of elegant but approachable. Push the boat out and finish with a baked treat from the cloched display on the counter - mum’s choice, of course!
Open: Monday - Saturday | 8AM-midnight; Sunday | 8AM-11PM
Contact: +971 2 445 0890
Antonia Trattoria
Al Zeina
Head to Antonia Trattoria in Al Zeina for your weekend fix of the best Italian breakfast items in Abu Dhabi. We loved the cornetti, croissants filled with patisserie cream, pistachio or Nutella, the massive plump bombas and the ciambella, perfect for someone who wants a sweet fix without any filling.
The egg dishes are also incredible and you can wash all this down with a big pot of Moka or a lovely, creamy cappuccino. This is the ultimate mum spoil!
Open: Saturday - Sunday | 9AM-11PM; Monday - Friday | 12-10.30PM
Contact: 02 667 2554
Jones The Grocer
Al Raha Branch
BB+ members enjoy Buy One, Get One Free on breakfast - Ramadan only!
Just in time for UAE Mother’s Day, we’ve got a sweet discount at one of our favourite breakfast spots in Abu Dhabi - Jones the Grocer. Dishing up all your breakfast favourites - from the Jones big English to the merguez burger, all manner of eggs, wellness bowls or sweet treat French toast and pancakes - it’s the perfect way to treat your mum AND yourself!
The offer runs until the end of Ramadan at the Al Raha branch, so be sure to make the most of it while you can - it’s a great spot to linger over coffee while you catch up with your mates, so get a gaggle of your mum friends together - the more the merrier!
Not signed up to BB+ yet? Click here to download the app and take advantage of this - and more - great discounts!
Open: daily | from 7.30AM - 10.30PM weekdays | from 8:30am - 10:30pm weekends & public holidays | breakfast served until 12PM on weekdays & 4PM on weekends
Contact: +971 2 557 4882
White
Jumeirah At Saadiyat Island Resort
If you’re keen to make your Mother’s Day breakfast fill you up until dinner, head to White at Jumeirah Saadiyat. With its glorious beachy location and pristine decor, this is a cut above the usual hotel breakfast, serving hot-off-the-press pancakes and waffles as well as Russian pancakes and a ton of great savoury dishes. We love the eggs Bene made to order and the good coffee that comes with it.
Open: daily | 6.30-11AM
Contact: 028114342
ZOE Modern Greek Kouzina
Al Bateen
Heading to Zoe’s is the best way to treat your mum and not break the bank. Their weekend Rise & Dine unlimited breakfast comes in at AED89, and you get to pick your morning fuel: coffee, tea, and fresh watermelon or orange juice and best of all, filtered water! The menu includes 7 dishes and a variety of sides including avocado toast, a gorgeous Cretan omelette and homemade hash browns amongst many others - don’t miss the pancakes!
The portions are small which allows you to work your way through the entire menu and have seconds, or even thirds, while minimising food waste - dishes are made to order, another nod to a business doing their best to encourage sustainability. It’s a fabulous breakfast offer that ticks all the boxes and leaves change for a nice bunch of mum’s favourite blooms on the way home!
Open: Rise & Dine unlimited breakfast is available Saturday - Sunday | 10AM–12:30PM
Contact: 02 886 8286
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