20 amazing spots to visit in Abu Dhabi for International Coffee Day

It’s no secret that Abu Dhabi loves a caffeine fix, and to help you celebrate International Coffee Day on October 1, here are some great cafes in the capital to visit. % Arabica now has four locations in Abu Dhabi, including a cool concept store in Marina Mall, with futuristic-looking spaces where top coffee, pastries and a range of caffeine-related products are served. Featuring a flexible and expandable pod for brewing and serving pots of their acclaimed Joe, a retail wall giving coffee connoisseurs access to % merch such as backpacks, beans and brewing gadgets and typewriter key style seating, which presumably performs that Scandinavian furniture miracle of looking uncomfortable but ending up actually being super snug. % Arabica, Ground floor Marina Mall, daily 8am to midnight. Tel: (0)2 546 0015. arabicacoffee.ae Be inspired by the stunning architecture of the Louvre Abu Dhabi when you dine at this recently renovated café. Located on Saadiyat Island, Aptitude Café offers a gorgeous outdoor space and regularly hosts community activities, including Picnic in the Park, workshops, dinner events, and themed nights. The menu features breakfast dishes, salads, sandwiches and a selection of main courses. Aptitude Café, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, daily 9am to 10pm. louvreabudhabi.ae Art on the walls, art on the plates, art in their heart. Abu Dhabi’s Art House Café is all about providing a passionate experience, and the dining element is at the core of that. There’s a massive menu but their famous shakshuka is probably our pick of the brunch. Every inch feels and smells like a truly inspirational, creative space, surrounded by botanical greens and abstract scenes. And because it’s a place that celebrates the creative spark, you can go full Picasso on a plate for Dhs20. There’s the option to paint masks for Dhs30 or make a miniature brick painting (Dhs10). Art House Café, Al Huwelat St, Bateen Area, Opp Al Bateen Villa No 15, 10am to midnight. Tel: (0)2 666 0175. @arthousecafead A post shared by What’s On Abu Dhabi (@whatsonabudhabi)