Free-from restaurants in Abu Dhabi

Tawa Bakery

الزاهية · Cafe · Bakery

Multiple sources confirm a fully dedicated gluten-free kitchen with no gluten on the premises, making it a 100% gluten-free, dedicated GF outlet. HappyCow, in 2026, agrees. So does the A to Za'atar blog from 2016, and the Best Bites guide from 2024. All three state the restaurant is completely gluten-free. There is zero cross-contamination risk.

Mo's Joint

آل نهيان · Fast food

Mo's Joint is described as Celiac friendly. Staff are trained, dedicated appliances are used, and a dedicated gluten-free menu is offered. Community feedback indicates a low risk of cross-contamination at this fast food restaurant. No independent verification or accreditation is available.

ALKALIME HEALTHY RESTAURANT

Al Sa'DiyatCultural · Cafe · Vegan

Atly is listed as 'Celiac friendly'. The venue maintains a dedicated kitchen space, uses dedicated appliances, and employs trained staff. Several items on the menu are marked as gluten-free, including 'Gluten Free Ma'amul', 'gluten free pita crackers', and 'gluten free brown rice pasta'. Gluten-containing items such as sourdough bread and wheat focaccia are also served, which points to a shared kitchen with a dedicated preparation area. No formal accreditation exists. Despite the dedicated equipment, a risk of cross-contamination remains.

KOBEYa - Gluten Free Restaurant = Dubai Marina

Marina Gate 1 Marsa - مرسى دبي - دبي مارينا - دبي - United Arab Emirates · Japanese · Cafe

KOBEYa operates a kitchen that is 100% gluten-free, according to the venue's own website. No wheat or gluten ingredients are allowed on the premises. The restaurant describes itself as celiac-safe, with strict preparation standards in place. All menu items are gluten-free, so there is no separate allergen menu and no need to double-check ingredients. This information comes from the venue's own marketing material and has not been independently verified by a third-party accreditation body. The kitchen is structurally dedicated to gluten-free cooking, making it a strongly trusted option for coeliac diners.

Sweet Greens Restaurant (Reem Island, Najmat Area)

Reem Island · Vegan · Keto · €⁠€

They offer a vegan menu. The menu includes a dedicated 'Vegan Innovation Menu' section with per-dish labeling for items like Vegan Mojo, Tempeh Tikka Pizza, and Vegan Caprese, and it also provides a separate vegan meal plan. But the kitchen is shared with non-vegan items. No dedicated vegan fryer or prep area is mentioned in the documentation, and staff training has not been confirmed by the restaurant as of yet.

Café 302

Al Danah · Cafe · Brunch · €⁠€

The restaurant offers a separate vegan menu. Many HappyCow reviewers have confirmed that the venue provides extensive vegan options and that staff are aware of vegan needs. Because the kitchen also serves meat, a risk of cross-contamination exists. No dedicated vegan preparation area or fryer has been reported.

Il Forno, Abu Dhabi Mall

Al Zahiyah · Italian · Pizza

Il Forno offers labelled vegan items. Specific dishes like tofu sticks, spaghetti bolognese with 'beef', and mushroom risotto are offered, and pizzas can also be made vegan on request. However, no dedicated fryer or prep area is noted, and since the kitchen serves meat, cross-contamination is a known risk. The official menu does not include any allergen or dietary markings on dishes.

P.F. Chang's

Mall - Al Zahiyah - E16 01 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates ·

The menu marks gluten dishes. Staff have told gluten-free diners they take strict precautions against cross-contact, but the kitchen is shared and only soup is listed as a gluten-free item. If you're coeliac, check with the chef.

Wagamama

Abu dhabi mall · · €⁠€

The official UAE Wagamama site promotes a dedicated vegan menu with dishes cooked to order. Third-party delivery menus label items with 'VG' for vegan (e.g. Yasai Gyoza, Kare Burosu Ramen). HappyCow reviews and the mall directory also note vegan options. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contact is possible, but the venue has clearly invested in vegan offerings.

COYA Abu Dhabi

Four Seasons Hotel ·

The menu marks vegetarian options. Staff are accommodating. Vegetarian dishes are featured in the business lunch and elsewhere. The kitchen is shared with no dedicated preparation area. Confirm with staff for strict vegetarian needs.

PizzaExpress, Al Reem

Al Reem Island - The Gate District - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates · Italian · Pizza

The chain's menu uses a 'No Gluten containing ingredients' (NGC) icon to mark dishes indicating gluten-free options by ingredient. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contact is possible. Confirm handling with staff when ordering.

Sweet Greens Restaurant

Al Rawdah ·

The venue labels its vegan options clearly. A dedicated Vegan Meal Plan is also available. Customer reviews consistently note that the venue offers good vegan choices, and staff reportedly help with vegan ingredients. However, the venue does not have a dedicated vegan kitchen or any accreditation for vegan preparation, and the preparation area is shared.

Society Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi Restaurant

Soul Beach · Brunch · Cafe

The official Abu Dhabi menu labels dishes with codes. (g) stands for gluten. This suggests an allergen-aware kitchen, but there is no mention of dedicated gluten-free equipment or a separate preparation area. The single-letter codes lack a key. Diners with coeliac disease should verify with staff whether cross-contamination is managed and which items can be safely prepared.

Black Tap Mamsha Al Saadiyat

Mamsha Al Saadiyat - Al Saadiyat Island - SDN1 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates ·

The restaurant offers gluten-free burgers, fries, and nachos. Staff members are reported to be knowledgeable about coeliac needs. Some reviews mention separate fryers for the fries. However, the kitchen also handles gluten and has no dedicated gluten-free space. Current practices should be confirmed before ordering, especially for those who are highly sensitive.

Eggspectation Restaurant Cafe Saadiyat Island

Al Saadiyat Island · Cafe · Brunch

The atly.com listing for the JBR branch describes the venue as 'accommodating gluten-free' with a dedicated GF menu and trained staff, but notes 'some risk of cross-contamination' and that gluten-free pancakes are not available. The Saadiyat Island branch is part of the same UAE chain, but no location-specific gluten-free information is provided. The official menu page does not show any allergen marking. Overall, the evidence suggests a marked menu and aware staff but shared kitchen, with acknowledged cross-contamination risk.

Angel Cakes Yas Mall

جزيرة ياس · Vegan · Vegetarian · €⁠€⁠€

The menu labels vegan items clearly. Yas Mall page states that vegan options are available, and HappyCow lists multiple vegan dishes and non-dairy milks. There is no dedicated vegan kitchen or prep area. Shared equipment is likely.

Knead Bakery & Patisserie

Villa 10 · Bakery · Cafe

The menu marks items with 'Gluten' or 'Gluten free' labels, and a few gluten-free items are offered (e.g., Double Chocolate Praline Cup, Financier Raspberry). However, this is a bakery that uses wheat flour for most products, so cross-contamination risk is high. No dedicated equipment or separate prep area is mentioned. Call ahead to discuss needs before ordering.

Prego's Restaurant

Al Zahiyah · Italian · Pizza · €⁠€⁠€⁠€

SquareMeal notes vegetarian options as a special feature. The Rotana FAQ states that accommodation is available upon request, but the menu carries no symbols for vegetarian items, and no dedicated preparation area has been confirmed.

Five Guys

The Galleria - Unit 12020-12021 · Fast food

Five Guys offers a veggie sandwich where the primary vegetable patty is cooked on the same grill as beef patties. Staff can accommodate when asked, but cross-contamination is likely. Those requiring strict vegetarian should call ahead.

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Layali Al-Sham M

Abu Dhabi - Al Manhal - W15 01 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates ·

Limited information: we researched Layali Al-Sham M across 9 sources but found nothing specific about its Coeliac · Gluten-free options or how the kitchen manages cross-contamination. Treat this as a starting point and call ahead to confirm before relying on it.

Mazar Darbar Restaurant

F94H+J9H - Al Manhal - W15 02 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates ·

Limited information: we researched Mazar Darbar Restaurant across 11 sources but found nothing specific about its Coeliac · Gluten-free options or how the kitchen manages cross-contamination. Treat this as a starting point and call ahead to confirm before relying on it.

SALT

Umm Al Emarat Park - Al Mushrif - W24 02 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates ·

Find Me Gluten Free lists SALT as having a GF menu with items like burgers, fries, and sweet potato fries, but no details are available about kitchen practices, dedicated equipment, or staff training. The listing advises calling ahead to confirm gluten-free safety.

Farmers House

15th St - Al Mushrif - W24 02 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates ·

Limited information: we researched Farmers House across 14 sources but found nothing specific about its Coeliac · Gluten-free options or how the kitchen manages cross-contamination. Treat this as a starting point and call ahead to confirm before relying on it.

مرطبات كورنتة - kooranta

AL NADOOD ST - OLD AIRPORT ROAD - آل نهيان - شرق 22 - أبو ظبي - United Arab Emirates ·

Limited information: we researched مرطبات كورنتة - kooranta across 5 sources but found nothing specific about its Coeliac · Gluten-free options or how the kitchen manages cross-contamination. Treat this as a starting point and call ahead to confirm before relying on it.