About One Life Kitchen and Café
We are a cafe, restaurant, coffee roastery & community space that has been proudly serving the good folks of Dubai Design District since 2016. Our food is not bound to any particular cuisine & we are committed to serving nourishing meals made daily from quality, fresh produce.15% off entire menu
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Build Your Own Salad Bowl
Highly ratedOur salads are made fresh daily using locally sourced seasonal produce. No two days are the same. You can choose up to 4 salads and build your own bowl for AED 46!AED 42.50AED 50Summer Body
AED 58.65AED 69Grilled Chicken & Avo Baguette
AED 44.20AED 52Cheeseburger
AED 49.30AED 58Poke Me Up Before You Mango
AED 52.70AED 62Staff Meal
AED 55.25AED 65Imparator Kofte
AED 66.30AED 78Steak, But Make it Asian
AED 68AED 80Braised Brisket on Sourdough
AED 66.30AED 78Tuna Melt
AED 42.50AED 50
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Our salads are made fresh daily using locally sourced seasonal produce. No two days are the same. Check out what we have today!
Build Your Own Salad Bowl
Highly rated· Our salads are made fresh daily using locally sourced seasonal produce. No two days are the same. You can choose up to 4 salads and build your own bowl for AED 46!AED 42.50AED 50Tiny Salad
AED 29.75AED 35PopularAvocado Pesto Pasta
Fusilli, cherry tomatoes, cashew nuts, walnuts, roasted mixed peppers, baby spinach, garlic & avocado pesto. Contains dairy, gluten & nuts.AED 42.50AED 50Kale & Roasted Beetroot
Roasted beetroot marinated in pomegranate molasses, avocado, kale & walnuts. Contains nuts.AED 42.50AED 50Green Salad
Radicchio lettuce, kale, basil, mint mix & lemon oil.AED 42.50AED 50Soup of The Day
Soup of The DayAED 21.25AED 25Bombay Carrot
Carrots, garlic, ginger, raisins, toasted cashews, shallots, coriander, orange zest, honey, turmeric, curry powder, cayenne pepper, lime olive oil dressing. Contains nuts & sesame.AED 42.50AED 50Caesar Salad
Lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese & anchovy caesar dressing. Contains dairy & gluten.AED 42.50AED 50Piyaz (Turkish White Bean)
White beans, sumac coated red onions, Turkish chilli, parsley, vinegar, boiled egg quarters.AED 42.50AED 50The Grinch that stole Xmas
Onion, cumin, spring onions, green chilli, rocket, coriander, dill, mint, tarragon, pistachio nuts. Contains gluten & nuts.AED 42.50AED 50Lotek
Snow Pea, Bak choy, Egg Noodles, Onions, Garlic, Peanut Sauce, Coriander, Chilli, Mint, Tamari, Olive Oil, Sesame Oil, Rice Vinegar, Sesame Seed, Brussel SproutAED 42.50AED 50Niu Papaya
RIBBONS, OR RIPE PAW, AVOCADO, SPRING ONION, CILANTRO, MINT, TAMARI, FISH SAUCE, LIME, GARLIC, HONEY, CASHEW NUTSAED 42.50AED 50Potato & Green Bean Perslain
Beans, Potato, Onions, Radish, Watercress, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil,AED 42.50AED 50
Sandwiches
We bake our own bread. You can pick a gluten-free loaf at an additional cost.
Grilled Chicken & Avo Baguette
Flame-grilled chicken fillet, sliced avocado, tomatoes, baby gem lettuce & mayo. Contains gluten & sesame.AED 44.20AED 52Braised Brisket on Sourdough
With caramelized onions, Irish cheddar, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh rocket with Dijonnaise & mustard on sourdough. Contains dairy & gluten.AED 66.30AED 78Tuna Melt
With Fresh Rocket, Sliced Onions, Chives, Mayo & Irish Cheddars in Baguette BreadAED 42.50AED 50Filthy Falafel Wrap (Vegan)
Arabic bread stuffed with curried falafels, pickled turnips, parsley tomato salad, onions, sumac, vegan garlic aioli, lemon tahini & chilli paste. Contains gluten & sesame.AED 42.50AED 50Alfalfa Romeo (vegan)
Possibly the best vegan sandwich in Dubai. Balsamic roasted butternut, grilled zucchini, red peppers, avocado, turmeric carrots, kale pesto, beetroot hummus & alfalfa sprouts on sourdough. Contains gluten, nuts & sesame.AED 42.50AED 50Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Served with tomato soup on the side.AED 38.25AED 45
Big Salads
Kale & Cranberry Salad
Highly rated· Kale, baby spinach, fresh basil & oregano, dried cranberry, pecans, grilled zucchini, grilled asparagus, red onion, tossed in lemon mustard & maple dressing. Contains nuts.AED 49.30AED 58My Big Fat Greek Salad
Cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta, red onions & fresh oregano with lemon olive oil dressing. Contains dairy.AED 46.75AED 55Burrata on Toast
Marinated tomatoes, peaches, crispy bresaola, basil, avocado pesto, balsamic reduction with a slice of za'atar brushed sourdough. Contains dairy, gluten, nuts & sesame.AED 49.30AED 58
Mains
Summer Body
from our not-so-secret-menu. Grilled Chicken skewers, Oven Roasted Vegetables, Avocado & Spicy MayoAED 58.65AED 69Poke Me Up Before You Mango
Sticky white rice, mango, pickled ginger, beetroot cubes, edamame, chilli cucumbers, avocado, crispy shallots, black sesame, spring onions, toasted garlic & chilli mayo. Contains sesame. Choose your protein: salmon cubes pan-fried in a tamari sauce OR Grilled Miso Tofu for a vegan option.AED 52.70AED 62Staff Meal
Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Served with Spanish Rice. French Fries & Topped with Enchilada SauceAED 55.25AED 65PopularImparator Kofte
Charred Turkish beefcakes, irresistibly juicy on the inside. Served with hand-cut fries, tomato parsley salad & garlic strained yoghurt. Contains dairy & gluten.AED 66.30AED 78Steak, But Make it Asian
Braised Oyster Blade Steak Finished on a Flame Grill Served with Egg Noodles & Soy Cured Egg HalvesAED 68AED 80Fillet Steak (200g)
Flame-grilled Australian tenderloin topped with chimichurri & served with crispy potato fondant, charred asparagus stems, & mustard aioli. Contains dairy.AED 127.50AED 150
Burgers
Served in a house-made Japanese milk bun & hand-cut fries on the side.
Cheeseburger
Two 100g patties smashed on a hot grill, topped with cheddar cheese, pickles & house burger sauce. Contains gluten, dairy & sesame.AED 49.30AED 58PopularSriracha Chicken Burger
Fried chicken, romaine lettuce, mayo & pickles. Contains dairy, gluten & sesame.AED 55.25AED 65Schrute Farm Burger
Our own beetroot patty with cheddar cheese, sliced avocado, grilled onions, lettuce, vegan aioli, mayo & house ketchup. Contains sesame.AED 51AED 60
Tacos
Made with freshly pressed tortillas & come in twos
Chilli Prawns Tacos
Highly rated· Fried Kale, guacamole & Sriracha MayoAED 63.75AED 75Fish Tacos
Cabbage Slaw, Avo & Spicy MayoAED 52.70AED 62Smoked Chicken & Mango Taco
Topped with Purslane, Aioli & ChivesAED 46.75AED 55Sirloin Steak & Cheddar Taco
with Grilled Onions & Topped with MojoAED 54.40AED 64Avocado Tempura Tacos (vegan)
With cabbage slaw, sriracha, vegan aioli & salsa. Contains gluten.AED 42.50AED 50
Bagels
Zaatar & Labneh Bagel
Whipped Labneh, Homemade Zaatar, Fresh Zaatar, Cucumber, Olive OilAED 17AED 20This is Feta Bagel
Basil Pesto, Kalamata Olives, Tomato, Dodoni Feta, BasilAED 20.40AED 24Avo & Alfalfa Bagel
Cream Cheese, Aioli, Cucumber, SumacAED 22.10AED 26Cheese & Chives Bagel
Cream Cheese & ChivesAED 17AED 20Peanut Butter & Jelly Bagel
With Banana SlicesAED 17AED 20
Sides
Double-Cooked Fries
Hand-Cut, Baked, FriedAED 21.25AED 25Guacamole Bowl
Made with Mexico's finest avocados, served with corn tortilla chips. Contains gluten.AED 42.50AED 50
Desserts
Taramisu
Like Tiramisu but BetterAED 27.20AED 32PopularPeach Cobbler
Fresh Peaches Spiced with Cinnamon & Nutmeg Baked Inside a caramelized Walnut Crust Served warm with Vanilla MascarponeAED 34AED 40Pain Perdu
Egg-Soaked House Brioche with a Chocolate Hazelnut Centre Served with Macadamia Praline Topped with Citrus AnglaiseAED 32.30AED 38White Chocolate & Macadamia Cookies
AED 12.75AED 15Oatmeal & Raisin Cookies
AED 10.20AED 12Energy Balls
Five Energy BallsAED 17AED 20Carrot Muffin
AED 15.30AED 18Pistachio Baklava
Served in One BiteAED 8.50AED 10Walnut Baklava
Served in One BiteAED 8.50AED 10
Smoothies & Juices
Don't Chia Wish Your Girl Was Cold Like Me?
Strawberries, blueberries, greek yoghurt, chia seeds, honey. Contains dairy.AED 32.30AED 38Orange Juice
AED 18.70AED 22Coconut Water
AED 25.50AED 30Passion Forward
Passionfruit, soda water, mint, sugar.AED 23.80AED 28Super-Kale-A-Fragilistic
Kale, banana, cashew, date, almond milk. Contains nuts.AED 32.30AED 38Pomegranate Juice
AED 29.75AED 35It Takes 2 to Mango
Mango, passionfruit, banana, orange.AED 27.20AED 32House Lemon Ice Tea
AED 17AED 20Dods PB Smoothie
Housemade peanut butter, banana, dates, milk, sea salt. Contains dairy & nuts.AED 23.80AED 28Hibiscus Ice Tea
Hibiscus tea, Orange juice, Vanilla, Fresh Mint, HoneyAED 20.40AED 24Mint Lemonade
AED 17AED 20
Coffees & Teas
Iced Latte
AED 18.70AED 22Organic Matcha Latte
AED 23.80AED 28Iced Americano
AED 16.15AED 19Spanish Con Hielo
AED 23.80AED 28Jay Got the Juice
Iced Organic Matcha, Fresh Coconut Water, HoneyAED 25.50AED 30Jaffa & Honey
Espresso, Orange Juice, Honey, VanillaAED 18.70AED 22