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Best Study Cafes in Abu Dhabi – Your Local Guide
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Best Study Cafes in Abu Dhabi – Your Local Guide 

Sick of the noise around you at home? Of your siblings nagging and distracting you whenever you try studying? Then this review is for you. We all seem to sometimes prefer studying in cafes as a break from the usual boring routine, so work cafes are always a good option. We tend to usually choose quiet cafes, or study cafes. Here is a guide to the best study cafes in Abu Dhabi suitable for students. Youth Hub Fae Cafe, James Cafe, The Bridge Lifestyle Hub, and Cloud Spaces. Wherever I am, there is always a study cafe near me! For all my fellow students struggling during midterm season; we got you!

Fae Cafe – Youth Hub Abu Dhabi

Popular among both students and workers in Abu Dhabi for its great coffee and good location, Fae Cafe, being one of the best study cafes in Abu Dhabi, is a suitable place for studying and the best cafe to work from. They offer a wide variety of caffeinated drinks, all day breakfast, dessert, and a lunch/dinner menu. We recommend their Spanish latte, a local favorite that never disappoints, along with their cheese croissant for an early morning study session. They even have a student offer of a lunchbox set menu which you could redeem by presenting your student ID! Whether you’re a student looking for places to study in or an employee simply looking for a cafe to work from, Fae Cafe is one of the great study spots to consider. 

Since the cafe is located at Youth Hub Abu Dhabi, it has a productive, creative ambiance and is a quiet place to study and a good cafe to work. You would most likely be surrounded by other students typing away on their computers. We genuinely enjoyed our experience and it was one of the best places to study. The environment motivates you to get things done, and yes! Even if you’re a hardcore procrastinator like myself. We got so much done during such a short amount of time. I’m sure you will too!

The building is huge, with ceiling length windows that let the sunlight in, and has a great view of the sea from a distance. Not to mention the essential part that we all seem to be looking for, a cafe to study at with WiFi, which is free at Fae Cafe! In addition, the parking area is wide and free for all my fellow students on a budget! 

Prices

The entry fee to Youth Hub is free of charge. Fae Cafe’s drinks menu ranges from 18-40 AE. While their food menu ranges from 20-58 AED. You can access their full menu on their website!

Location

Located at Youth Hub Abu Dhabi, a place known as a study spot, a work cafe, a study library in Abu Dhabi. It is a common meeting place for all students to work on group projects and study for their exams.

305 – Al Meena St – Abu Dhabi

Hours

They’re open from 8AM till 11PM every day. Perfect for a late night study session.

Accounts and Website

Keep an eye out for updates on their Instagram daily, as they post special offers for back to school on there. If you’re interested in booking a private space or a tour, make sure to do so on their website!

Contact Number

052 858 3036

James Cafe – A Great Study Cafe in Abu Dhabi!

Just like any other student, we are always looking for a good study spot, for a cozy study cafe, or a work cafe where we can be productive. So we were more than thrilled when we discovered James Café. With a pleasant interior that is charming to the eye, a lot of bright space, and cozy comfortable chairs. James Café is one of the best choices to consider as a café to work from.

Studying at the indoor seating area of James Cafe, which is a great quiet study cafe in Abu Dhabi

When we first arrived, the pleasant lighting and the wide space was the first thing that we noticed, as well as the place being a relatively quiet cafe. We even discussed it with the staff and they mentioned that in designing the place, the team wanted to reflect the balance between beautiful natural lights to create a space that is both welcoming and calm! James Cafe seems like it’s been specifically designed to be a quiet cafe to welcome students and workers in, providing counters for laptops and tablets, free WiFi, and cozy lighting. Making it a perfect study cafĂ© in Abu Dhabi.

Besides being one of the best cafés for working, we enjoyed our studying experience at James Café because of the delicious food. We would highly recommend trying their Abu Dhabi Salad for brunch and their tiramisu for dessert. If you are looking for something that will wake you up and help you get all your tasks done in one sitting, their nitro cold brew should be your go to! James is a suitable café to sit and work.

Seating area of James Cafe where you can sit, work, and study, James Cafe is a great study spot

Prices

James Cafe mains range from 50-150 AED. You can also find delicious breakfast choices at prices of 50-58 AED. If you are more interested in freshly baked croissants and pastries, James CafĂ© offers you a variety of options from 15-60 AED. While their drinks menu ranges from 17-48 AED. 

Location

James Café is located at Shams Boutik, a well-known location for students who enjoy studying in cafés and employees in nearby companies looking for a cafe for working. We also appreciate the location since Shams Boutik is a great mall where you could run errands after spending time at one of your favorite study spots.

Hours

James Café is open everyday from 7AM to 12AM. An important fact for those who enjoy nightly study sessions.

Accounts and Website

Check out their Instagram highlights to see their guests’ authentic experiences at the cafe, and for more pictures of the ambiance, space and food. 

Contact Number

02 886 9949 

THE BRIDGE; Lifestyle Hub

Although there are several places to study in Abu Dhabi, a great choice would be the cafe at The Bridge Lifestyle Hub, which in our humble opinion is one of the best places to study that we would recommend. The Bridge is a wellness hub that recently opened last year, it aims to improve the wellbeing and lifestyles of the community and create a space welcoming to everyone. In detail, The Bridge has different purposes to visit, but we visited their cafe as it seemed like the perfect study spot. We were certainly not disappointed as it turned out to be one of the best study cafes in Abu Dhabi.

Indoor seating area at The Bridge Lifestyle Hub, one of the best Abu Dhabi study cafes

The Bridge is located at Al Qana in Abu Dhabi and has different areas and places to study, you could honestly choose any comfortable corner and start studying or working, which is exactly what we did. In addition, the interior and themes of The Bridge played a huge part in motivating us, as they are creative, welcoming, and attractive. The lighting is quiet and comfortable which also helped us focus on our work and avoid eyestrain and headaches. Moreover, the building is very huge, with wide areas and several corners for different individuals and groups, large windows with a great view, it overlooks a waterfront and allows the sunshine in, it’s definitely a choice to consider when looking for a study cafe in Abu Dhabi!

Sitting at the outdoor seating area at The Bridge Lifestyle Hub cafe to work

Prices

Their drinks menu ranges from 15-60 AED, while their food menu ranges from 17-200 AED.

Location

The Bridge Lifestyle Hub Abu Dhabi is located at Al Qana, a perfect area that usually has no traffic. The hub is a good destination to work, study, complete assignments, or meet your group members!

Hours

They’re open from 6 AM to 11 PM on weekdays. Their weekend timings are from 9 AM to 11 PM. Perfect if you’re an early bird like us!

Accounts and Website

The Bridge Lifestyle Hub has an Instagram account where you can access their services and read about their story and vision, as well as a website where you could book a space all for you! 

Contact Number

02 616 4555

The Oxygen Bar, Cloud Spaces – A Quiet Study Cafe in Abu Dhabi

If you want to experience a quiet cafe and a pleasant place to study in Abu Dhabi that has several locations, the Oxygen Bar in Cloud Spaces is a good option to deem as a study spot. The Oxygen Bar is one of the best cafes to work from, as it is calm and quiet because everyone else goes there to work and get things done. 

Seating areas in Cloud Spaces Yas Mall, which is one of the coffee shops where you can work in Abu Dhabi

Good news! The Oxygen Bar also offers a free WiFi connection, which is fast and efficient. We recommend checking out their coffee or one of their refreshing cold beverages, along with their unique sandwiches and cookies. We personally tried their piccolo, and we definitely approve of their coffee! It was terrific, as were their prices; the piccolo only costs 11 AED which was surprising considering how overpriced other coffee shops can be.

Furthermore, the atmosphere inspires you to do your work and study; the Oxygen Bar is an outstanding option for a study cafe in Abu Dhabi or if you’re a worker seeking a work cafe. The cafe’s interior is bright and modern, inspiring creativity and boosting energy. We enjoyed our experience and recommend that you also join the Cloud community so you can enjoy a work-friendly cafe, and connect with others. Overall, we loved the experience of studying here, and we believe that you will too. The atmosphere is calm, and accessing the places was easy, we highly recommend it.

Seating area at The Oxygen Bar in Cloud Spaces Abu Dhabi, which is a study cafe or a work cafe

Prices

The Oxygen Bar’s prices are considered affordable and suitable for students. The beverages vary from 8-22 AED, while their meals vary from 10-40 AED. Their premium package costs 225 AED for 11 drinks, while the basic package costs 200 AED for 8 beverages. Entrance passes are 50 AED for an hour, and a full-day pass costs 150 AED with two complimentary drinks.

Location

You can find the Oxygen Bar on the first floor of the Yas Mall at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, which is a perfect location with little traffic during the week but may get busy on weekends. No worries though, Cloud Spaces is quiet no matter how busy the outside world is!

Hours

Cloud Spaces are open from 8 AM to 6 PM during the week. Closed on Saturdays, and open from 10 AM to 6 PM. Perfect for morning studies, if you are an early bird, do not miss it!

Accounts and Websites

Cloud Spaces has an Instagram account  that provides you with photos and videos of the place. You could also visit their website for further information or to book a private space just for you!

Contact Number

02 410 3500 

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16 Comments

  1. sara

    wow!!! that looks amazing, it looks very helpful, keep going!!

  2. Moza

    wow! this is so interesting, i might visit one of them to study soon 📚

  3. noora

    i really like the idea! we needed this

  4. Laila

    I love this!! Genuinely a life saver during exams season

  5. Shaikha

    This blog was very useful, especially to me as a student. It’s very clear and well written.

  6. Fatema

    WHAT AN AMAZING BLOG! will be visiting soon

  7. Fakhra

    Such a helpful blog, I would absolutely consider visiting one of the cafés, especially since it has a calm area where I can learn and work patiently,

    Incredible!

  8. Mahra

    A really useful blog; I’ll definitely visit the cafĂ©s!

  9. sara

    This is such a fantastic blog, and the prices really caught my attention because, as a student, they are appropriate for me. I would definitely visit the cafes in addition to the surprising prices, the cafés are also pleasant and suited for students.

  10. Fatema Ali

    amazing work😍 i enjoyed it so much

  11. Shaima M

    I tried Fae Cafe and I can say that its one of my favorites in abu dhabi! Their food is always fresh, the place is full of life & vibrant! Its also one of the best places to hold big group meetings.
    More than happy to try the remaining recommendations mentioned above

  12. Dana

    I’ve tried cloud in yas mall and it’s one of the best places to relax and study their đŸ€©

  13. Sara

    Wow, perfect for midterm exams!

  14. asma

    will definitely check them out! with exams coming up this is very helpful.

  15. wadeema almansoori

    such a useful blog and I’ll definitely visit the cafes to study soon

  16. Afra

    I’ll check them out, thanks for the review.

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