Museum Cafe

Abu Dhabi


The perfect place to rest up after viewing the Louvre's globe-trotting collection, this contemporary, light-filled cafe, looking out to the sea, has a crowd-pleasing menu which dips its toes into Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Asian cookery. Munch on a camel mini-burger slathered with harissa sauce, a wild mushroom risotto, or miso-glazed salmon with daikon.

There's a deli selection of pre-packaged sandwiches and baked goods here as well, plus good coffee.


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