Saraydan Turkish cafe opens in Deerfield's AUH

The Saraydan Turkish Café has been launched in Abu Dhabi, with the Turkish Ambassador attending the inauguration ceremony.

Saraydan, which means “from the palace” in Turkish, is positioned as an authentic café, restaurant, and bakery, inspired by Ottoman palace cuisine.

Retailistic, the retail arm of Mubarak and Brothers Investments (MBI), are the owners behind the concept. They predict demand in Abu Dhabi, followed by expansion across the UAE, and later the GCC and beyond.

“We believe that everyone loves good Turkish food, but that not everyone fully appreciates the wide variety and truly authentic tastes of centuries old Turkish cuisine, and this new level of authenticity is what Saraydan is able to deliver in an informal yet tasteful environment,” said Banu Tas, vice president, asset management & retail, at MBI.

The first outlet has opened at Deerfield’s Mall in the Khalifa City A/Shahama area of Abu Dhabi.

Saraydan was officially opened by Mohammed Al Haj, chief executive officer of Mubarak and Brothers Investments (MBI), in the presence of the Turkish Ambassador to the UAE, Mustafa Levent Bilgen, members of the management team, and media.

During the launch event, live cooking of baklava was demonstrated by Saraydan chefs.