The popular brand’s new family-friendly venue offers traditional Italian dishes, a retail section with more than 1,500 products including dry and fresh pasta, extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars and more.
The opening marks the brand’s first store in Abu Dhabi, bringing the total to five stores in the UAE
UAE-: Eataly, the world’s largest Italian food market and restaurant concept chain, has opened a new location in the UAE, operated by AZADEA Group. The brand has already established a presence within Dubai, and is now open in the capital for the first time at Reem Mall, Abu Dhabi, that has rapidly become a popular destination for shopping, dining and entertainment.
Adding to its successful operations at Dubai Mall, Dubai Festival City, Dubai Hills Mall, and Eataly at the Beach, the new 1,000 square-meters, 250-cover venue includes a marketplace, restaurant, and eateries.
Abu Dhabi residents will now be able to enjoy freshly prepared food and a high-quality Italian culinary experience through the store’s extensive menu. Eataly customers can enjoy a quintessential taste of Italy via the brand’s “Eat, Shop, and Learn” mantra. Mert Askin, Regional F&B President at AZADEA Group, said selecting Reem Mall as a new location and expanding into the capital was an easy decision.
“Our regular guests from the capital have been asking for our presence there already for quite some time. Reem Mall is located strategically well in Abu Dhabi and will allow us to bring a high-quality Italian experience to the city”.
EAT TRADITIONAL ITALIAN CUISINE
Whether it is Eataly’s full-service restaurant, casual dining, or quick service counters, all three boast a selection of dine-in and takeaway options, making exquisite Italian gastronomy easily accessible to customers regardless of their schedules.
The expansive menu at Reem Mall will feature Italian favourites including Eataly’s iconic signature pizza and pasta dishes, as well as a variety of salads, breads – panini, focaccia, more – and classic meals to go. All are typically made in house with Eataly’s fresh, high-quality local ingredients.
Diners can also visit the restaurant’s dedicated Café area, which serves up daily everything from breakfast, lunch, and late-night bites to the very best coffee and artisanal Venchi gelato in a range of flavours – including the famous Piemontese IGP Hazelnut. Its full-service Il Gran Caffé Illy bar is inspired by the elegant cafes of Italy, while its Pasticceria offers classic, house-made Italian pastries that leave customers salivating.
Eataly also prides itself on its rapid service Alla Pala area, which is housed inside the restaurant and brings Rome’s favourite street foods quickly to life. In addition, Eataly offers a wide array of classic Italian desserts made with the finest Italian ingredients sourced from regions all across Italy, ranging from cannoli to tiramisú.
SHOP FROM MORE THAN 1,500 ITALIAN PRODUCTS
Eataly’s in-house store will serve as a beacon for diners, those eager to share and savour the experience with others by way of gift cards, and curious experimenters looking to try traditional Italian cuisine in the comfort of their own homes. With more than 1000 products available, customers can shop for local, fresh produce, premium high-quality ingredients, and Italian products, seasonal Christmas gift hampers, a wide selection of cheeses accompanied by Italian cured meats and cold cuts, olive oil and balsamic vinegars, freshly made bread, more than 60 types of pasta, sauces, and much more in store along with an online retail experience via delivery platforms including Deliveroo, Talabat, Zomato and Careem.
COOKING CLASSES FOR CHILDREN
Ready to learn a new skill this season? Carrying forward Eataly’s brand ethos to bring the knowledge of Italian culture and cuisine to food enthusiasts, the restaurant concept chain will bring cooking classes to the venue for children, hosted by Eatalian Chef.
The little chefs will be taught how to make pizza and pasta, while learning more about Italian culture and cuisine during the hour-long food and culture classes as Eataly’s chefs offer fun tips and tricks.
Eataly is open to the public at Reem Mall now and operates seven days a week from 9am to midnight, with dining and shopping options available throughout.
