The boba craze won’t be ending anytime soon, and there’s no place better than these five spots for it in the UAE capital!
Unless you’ve been under a rock, you know and love bubble tea!
Also known as boba tea, the sweet Taiwanese drink has had the world gripped for a few years now. With countless shops and chains serving up a variety of flavours and toppings, it’s the perfect easy and refreshing drink on any day.
If you’re craving your boba fix in the UAE capital, here are five of the best places to find bubble tea in Abu Dhabi.
Bubble Cha
The self-touted best bubble tea in Abu Dhabi promises an authentic Taiwan-style drink. Choose from three variants, namely fresh milk tea, fruit tea or cold-brewed tea from their extensive menu. There are several flavour options, ranging from matcha to taro, premier Chinese teas, and non-dairy milk options as well. Bonus: They use fresh milk over creams, promising a thicker sip and chewier boba every time.
For more information, call 02 642 9548
WeMart
You might know and love WeMart for being the biggest Asian grocery store in the emirate, but did you know they have great bubble tea too? Starting at just AED 12, their bubble tea options and modifications are endless and even come with some attractive deals from time to time. Pair it up with a box of sushi, some noodles/rice, or just some mochi and you have the perfect meal.
For more information, call 058 854 2703
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Bubee Drinks Cafe
With a tagline of ‘Refreshing Quality, Affordable Price’, you know this is one of your best bets at finding great bubble tea in Abu Dhabi. Starting as low as AED 11 or AED 13, these drinks are every bit as flavourful as they are filling, and an affordable refreshing option with summer coming up. That cute bee first made its appearance in 2018 in Dubai, and has since spread rapidly owing to overwhelmingly positive feedback. If boba has you a bit apprehensive, Bubee is sure to change your mind!
For more information, visit bubeedrink.com/
Bliss Tea UAE
A fusion of Asian milk tea, the drink comes from various countries like Taiwan, China and HongKong and Thailand. Bliss Tea uses all-natural ingredients, with real tea leaves brewed right. In addition to classic bubble tea, they also have other options like cheese tea, popping bubbles, creme brulee milk tea, and even some savoury bites. It’s the perfect place to go explore a host of flavours and textures for the ultimate relaxation.
For more information, visit blissteauae.com/
Chatime, Al Wahda
Popular across the world, Chatime is one of the UAE’s favourites when it comes to bubble teas. This particular branch is quite spacious and offers the quintessential variety of bubble teas. Previously, customers have also spoken of customising their bubble tea at the spot, making this a unique offering. Don’t miss out on grabbing a drink here!
For more information, visit 050 512 6421
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