Stop everything (but only for a sec) – the internet’s favourite pink café empire has just planted two more photo-ready flags in the capital. Meet the new neighbours: an EL&N Deli & Bakery at Reem Mall for grab-and-go glamour, and a full EL&N London café & lifestyle experience at Marina Mall for when you want your coffee with a side of dramatic chandeliers.
Two ways to get your EL&N fix
If you’re in a hurry but refuse to sacrifice aesthetics: the Deli & Bakery at Reem Mall is your new BFF. Expect artisanal pastries, loaves that Instagram will bless, and specialty coffee that hits the spot between meetings. The concept is lighter, breezier, and designed for people who want elegance without the table reservation.
If you’ve got time to linger (and maybe 27 photos to take), the Marina Mall spot is the full EL&N mood – think statement décor, colourful accents, and an all-day dining menu that reads like a love letter to dessert. It’s the proper sit-down café experience, elevated and unapologetically theatrical.
Location: EL&N Deli & Bakery at Reem Mall & EL&N London café & lifestyle at Marina Mall
What to try
Order something that looks as good as it tastes – a signature specialty coffee first (yes, with the pink cup), then pick a showstopping pastry or one of EL&N’s all-day classics. The Deli’s counter is stacked with goodies you can take away; Marina Mall’s plates are made for sharing – or pretending you’ll share. (You won’t. We understand.)
Why Abu Dhabi needed this
EL&N has built a global rep on turning coffee runs into little celebrations. Founded in London and grown into an international phenomenon, the brand excels at taking everyday dining and polishing it until it’s fabulous and slightly theatrical – which is exactly the kind of energy some Abu Dhabi corners happily welcome.
So – whether you’re sprinting between shops and need a pastry that doubles as a morale boost, or you’ve blocked off an hour to luxuriate in cotton-candy interiors and a proper brunch – Abu Dhabi just got two very fashionable places to do exactly that. Go on, take a picture.
