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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Summer Body
AED 58.65AED 69Poke Me Up Before You Mango
AED 52.70AED 62Egg on Avo on Toast
AED 42.50AED 50Masala Omelette
AED 45.90AED 54Turkish Eggs
AED 47.60AED 56My Big Fat Greek Salad
AED 46.75AED 55Imparator Kofte
AED 66.30AED 78Shakshoumi
AED 51AED 60Braised Brisket on Sourdough
AED 66.30AED 78Guacamole Bowl
AED 42.50AED 50
Breakfast
Served till 12pm on weekdays & all-day on weekends.
Egg on Avo on Toast
Served poached, scrambled, or fried over smashed avo with cherry tomatoes, sliced radishes, za’atar, & house dukkah sprinkled on top. Contains gluten, nuts & sesame.AED 42.50AED 50Crêpes de la Maison de Kelly
Three French Crepes Rolled Up & Served with a Topping of Your ChoiceAED 40.80AED 48Masala Omelette
with potatoes, cumin seeds & Green chillies, served with paratha, tomato chutney, chilli oil & Labneh on the sideAED 45.90AED 54PopularTurkish Eggs
Two poached eggs served on za'atar & garlic yoghurt, served with veal sausages & topped with toasted pine nuts, chilli flakes & dried mint. Contains dairy, gluten & nuts.AED 47.60AED 56PopularShakshoumi
Two eggs cooked in a tomato & pepper sauce with pan-fried halloumi, topped with house pesto. Contains dairy, gluten, & nutsAED 51AED 60Pulled Beef Benedict
A sinful bed of pulled beef, topped with two poached eggs for pillows, covered in a blanket of hollandaise sauce & grilled mushrooms. Contains dairy & gluten.AED 57.80AED 68An Englishman In New York
An english breakfast served inside a New York bagel with baked beans & hash browns on the side. Contains dairy, gluten & sesame.AED 59.50AED 70Vegan Avo on Toast
Vegan option with Turmeric Tofu ScrambleAED 42.50AED 50Portobello Toast
Sliced Roasted Portobello mushroom, smashed avo, sauteéd leeks & cherry tomatoes. Topped with alfalfa sprouts & chilli flakes. Contains gluten.AED 45.90AED 54Banana Bread
A slice of our homemade banana bread made with walnuts, chia seeds & cinnamon,. Contains dairy, gluten & nuts.AED 13.60AED 16Only Eggs on Toast
Egg on ToastAED 28.90AED 34
Freshly Baked Croissants
Made in-house, nightly
Pain Au Chocolate
Contains dairy & gluten.AED 13.60AED 16Babak is back Again
Plain croissant stuffed with grilled halloumi, sliced tomato & a fried egg. Contains gluten & dairy.AED 35.70AED 42Almond Croissant
Contains dairy, gluten & nuts.AED 17AED 20Plain Croissant
Contains dairy & gluten.AED 11.90AED 14Mozzarella & Zaatar Danish
with Fresh Mozzarella Cheese & ZaatarAED 17AED 20Cheese Croissant
Contains dairy & gluten.AED 13.60AED 16The Morning After
Plain croissant stuffed with veal sausages, charred red pepper, feta & a fried egg. Contains gluten & dairy.AED 42.50AED 50Chocolate & Almond Croissant
Contains dairy & gluten.AED 18.70AED 22Hot Like Hanieh
Baked Feta with Hot Honey & WalnutsAED 35.70AED 42Zaatar Croissant
Contains dairy & gluten.AED 12.75AED 15
Sandwiches
We bake our own bread. You can pick a gluten-free loaf at an additional cost.
Braised Brisket on Sourdough
With caramelized onions, Irish cheddar, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh rocket with Dijonnaise & mustard on sourdough. Contains dairy & gluten.AED 66.30AED 78Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Served with tomato soup on the side.AED 38.25AED 45Alfalfa 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 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 50
Big Salads
My 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 58Kale & Cranberry Salad
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 58
Mains
Summer Body
from our not-so-secret-menu. Grilled Chicken skewers, Oven Roasted Vegetables, Avocado & Spicy MayoAED 58.65AED 69PopularPoke 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 crispy tofu for a vegan option.AED 52.70AED 62Steak, But Make it Asian
Braised Oyster Blade Steak Finished on a Flame Grill Served with Egg Noodles & Soy Cured Egg HalvesAED 68AED 80Imparator 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 78Staff Meal
Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Served with Spanish Rice. French Fries & Topped with Enchilada SauceAED 55.25AED 65Fillet 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
Tacos
Made with freshly pressed tortillas & come in twos
Fish Tacos
Cabbage Slaw, Avo & Spicy MayoAED 52.70AED 62Avocado Tempura Tacos (vegan)
With cabbage slaw, sriracha, vegan aioli & salsa. Contains gluten.AED 42.50AED 50Chilli Prawns Tacos
Fried Kale, guacamole & Sriracha MayoAED 63.75AED 75Smoked Chicken & Mango Taco
Topped with Purslane, Aioli & ChivesAED 46.75AED 55Sirloin Steak & Cheddar Taco
with Grilled Onions & Topped with MojoAED 54.40AED 64
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
White Chocolate & Macadamia Cookies
AED 12.75AED 15Brookie
AED 10.20AED 12Taramisu
Like Tiramisu but BetterAED 27.20AED 32Peach 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 38Energy Balls
Five Energy BallsAED 17AED 20Baklava
Served in Two Bite Sized PiecesAED 21.25AED 25
Smoothies & Juices
Coconut Water
AED 25.50AED 30Don't Chia Wish Your Girl Was Cold Like Me?
Strawberries, blueberries, greek yoghurt, chia seeds, honey. Contains dairy.AED 32.30AED 38It Takes 2 to Mango
Mango, passionfruit, banana, orange.AED 27.20AED 32Orange Juice
AED 18.70AED 22Super-Kale-A-Fragilistic
Kale, banana, cashew, date, almond milk. Contains nuts.AED 32.30AED 38Dods PB Smoothie
Housemade peanut butter, banana, dates, milk, sea salt. Contains dairy & nuts.AED 23.80AED 28House Lemon Ice Tea
AED 17AED 20Passion Forward
Passionfruit, soda water, mint, sugar.AED 23.80AED 28Hibiscus Ice Tea
Hibiscus tea, Orange juice, Vanilla, Fresh Mint, HoneyAED 20.40AED 24Mint Lemonade
AED 17AED 20Pomegranate Juice
AED 29.75AED 35
Coffees & Teas
Iced Latte
AED 18.70AED 22Organic Matcha Latte
AED 23.80AED 28Spanish Con Hielo
AED 23.80AED 28Jay Got the Juice
Iced Organic Matcha, Fresh Coconut Water, HoneyAED 25.50AED 30Iced Americano
AED 16.15AED 19Jaffa & Honey
Espresso, Orange Juice, Honey, VanillaAED 18.70AED 22