Arabian Tea House — Mercato Mall
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Sit on the upper level overlooking the mall's Italian piazza rather than the ground floor tables — the acoustics are much better and you avoid the foot traffic. Their cardamom coffee is stronger and more authentic than the tourist-friendly karak.
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Charming branch of the Arabian Tea House concept in the Mercato Mall. The karak chai and Emirati breakfast items are the reason to visit. More accessible than the Al Fahidi original. A good introduction to Emirati café culture.
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Skip the tourist traps and head straight to their courtyard for proper Levantine mezze and grilled meats that taste like someone's grandmother is running the kitchen. The spiced tea and fresh bread are worth the trip alone, especially if you time it right for the evening crowd when the place actually has atmosphere.
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