Partner Content: The neighbourhood favourite at Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana serves award-winning breakfasts, afternoon tea and plenty in between.
Every neighbourhood needs a café that works well for a quick coffee or a leisurely lunch. In downtown Abu Dhabi, Café 302 has spent a decade becoming that familiar address. Located at Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana, it recently won Favourite Breakfast at the FACT Dining Awards Abu Dhabi 2026.
The cosy café opened in the capital in July 2016, combining casual dining with a retail corner stocked with gourmet products. It remains a neighbourhood favourite, with an approachable menu and a relaxed setting.
With breakfast trays, buffet spreads and an afternoon tea on the menu, here are eight reasons to visit Café 302 this winter.
Explore the Best of Café 302 Menu
A lunch break or an easy dinner calls for something straightforward. The Best of Café 302 menu brings together two courses and a beverage for AED 99. Available daily from 12pm to 10pm, it leaves plenty of flexibility for an afternoon catch-up or an evening out.
Browse the Daily Buffets
There is a buffet for each main meal of the day, with breakfast, lunch and dinner priced at AED 119. Early risers can visit between 6.30am and 10.30am for a bountiful breakfast, while lunch runs from 12pm to 3pm and dinner from 6pm to 9pm. The offering includes comforting classics and healthy favourites.
Gather for Foodie Fridays
Make a date with friends or bring the family together for Foodie Fridays. Priced at AED 129, the Friday buffet puts variety at the centre of the meal, with a spread of dishes to explore at your own pace; it’s ideal for a group who cannot settle on a single order.
Start With the Signature Breakfast Selection
Breakfast has earned Café 302 its latest FACT accolade, and the signature selection offers a good starting point. Choose from four beautiful breakfast trays, including a vegan option, for AED 85. Available from 6.30am to 2pm, the savoury selections accommodate both early starts and slower mornings, without requiring you to commit to a full buffet.
Try the Keto Breakfast
For diners following a low-carbohydrate diet, Café 302 also offers a dedicated Keto Breakfast. Priced at AED 89 and available from 6.30am to 2pm, it adds variety to the morning menu.
Make Saturday Burger Night
Saturday evenings bring a straightforward proposition: choose one of five burgers, then add unlimited fries and soft drinks for AED 69. Running from 6pm to 10pm, Burger Night is perfect for a casual catch-up over comfort food.
Pause for Afternoon Tea
An afternoon shopping break or a catch-up with a friend can feel at home here. Café 302 serves a selection of sweet and savoury bites with tea or coffee for AED 85, available daily from 2pm to 6pm.
Stay for Coffee, Books and Board Games
Catch up on emails over a freshly brewed coffee, pick something from the book corner or challenge friends to a board game. These small touches help cement Café 302’s neighbourhood following: there is room for a meal, a quiet moment or an unhurried afternoon with company.
Where: Café 302, Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana, Al Danah, Abu Dhabi
When: Daily from 6am to 10:30pm
Contact: www.rotana.com