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 69Cheeseburger
AED 49.30AED 58Grilled Chicken & Avo Baguette
AED 44.20AED 52Eggs on Avo on Toast
AED 42.50AED 50Kale & Cranberry Salad
AED 49.30AED 58Steak, But Make it Asian
AED 68AED 80Poke Me Up Before You Mango
AED 52.70AED 62Masala Omelette
AED 45.90AED 54Imparator Kofte
AED 66.30AED 78
Breakfast
Served till 12pm on weekdays & all-day on weekends.
Eggs 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 50PopularMasala 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 56An Englishman In New York
Highly rated· An english breakfast served inside a New York bagel with baked beans & hash browns on the side. Contains dairy, gluten & sesame.AED 59.50AED 70Shakshoumi
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 68Only Eggs on Toast
Egg on ToastAED 28.90AED 34Portobello 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 16Avo on Toast
with Turmeric Tofu ScrambleAED 42.50AED 50
Freshly Baked Croissants
Made in-house, nightly
Almond Croissant
Contains dairy, gluten & nuts.AED 17AED 20Hot Like Hanieh
Baked Feta with Hot Honey & WalnutsAED 35.70AED 42Mozzarella & Zaatar Danish
with Fresh Mozzarella Cheese & ZaatarAED 17AED 20Pain Au Chocolate
Contains dairy & gluten.AED 13.60AED 16Cheese Croissant
Contains dairy & gluten.AED 13.60AED 16Zaatar Croissant
Contains dairy & gluten.AED 12.75AED 15
The Counter
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 35Poasted Pumpkin & Feta
With honey, garlic, pine nuts & rocket leaves. Contains dairy.AED 42.50AED 50Asian Quinoa
Red cabbage, green peas, red pepper, cucumber, carrot, green onion, ginger, chilli flakes & tamari sauce. Contains sesame.AED 42.50AED 50Soup of The Day
Soup of The DayAED 21.25AED 25Green Salad
Radicchio lettuce, kale, basil, mint mix & lemon oil.AED 42.50AED 50Asian Kale
Quinoa, shredded carrot, cashews, radicchio, kale in sesame oil & vinegar dressing. Contains nuts & sesame.AED 42.50AED 50Beetroot & Wild Rice
Beetroot roasted in pomegranate reduction, baby spinach, pistachio & olive oil. Contains nuts.AED 42.50AED 50Fattoush
Tomatoes, green peppers, lettuce, fried bread, onions, pomegranate dressing, sumac.AED 42.50AED 50Papaya Salad
With cherry tomatoes, toasted cashew & peanuts, green string beans, red chillies, spring onions, coriander, garlic, fish sauce. Contains nuts & sesame.AED 42.50AED 50
Big Salads
Kale & 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 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
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 52Filthy 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 50Tuna Melt
With Fresh Rocket, Sliced Onions, Chives, Mayo & Irish Cheddars in Baguette BreadAED 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 50Braised 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 45
Mains
Summer Body
from our not-so-secret-menu. Grilled Chicken skewers, Oven Roasted Vegetables, Avocado & Spicy MayoAED 58.65AED 69PopularImparator 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 80Staff Meal
Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Served with Spanish Rice. French Fries & Topped with Enchilada SauceAED 55.25AED 65Poke 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 62PopularFillet 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 58Sriracha 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 62Avocado Tempura Tacos (vegan)
With cabbage slaw, sriracha, vegan aioli & salsa. Contains gluten.AED 42.50AED 50Smoked Chicken & Mango Taco
Topped with Purslane, Aioli & ChivesAED 46.75AED 55
Sides
Guacamole Bowl
Made with Mexico's finest avocados, served with corn tortilla chips. Contains gluten.AED 42.50AED 50Double-Cooked Fries
Hand-Cut, Baked, FriedAED 21.25AED 25
Desserts
Peach Cobbler
Fresh Peaches Spiced with Cinnamon & Nutmeg Baked Inside a caramelized Walnut Crust Served warm with Vanilla MascarponeAED 34AED 40Brookie
AED 10.20AED 12Taramisu
Like Tiramisu but BetterAED 27.20AED 32White Chocolate & Macadamia Cookies
AED 12.75AED 15Energy Balls
Four Energy BallsAED 17AED 20Oatmeal & Raisin Cookies
AED 10.20AED 12Pain Perdu
Egg-Soaked House Brioche with a Chocolate Hazelnut Centre Served with Macadamia Praline Topped with Citrus AnglaiseAED 32.30AED 38
Smoothies & Juices
Don't Chia Wish Your Girl Was Cold Like Me?
Strawberries, blueberries, greek yoghurt, chia seeds, honey. Contains dairy.AED 32.30AED 38Dods PB Smoothie
Housemade peanut butter, banana, dates, milk, sea salt. Contains dairy & nuts.AED 23.80AED 28Orange Juice
AED 18.70AED 22Coconut Water
AED 25.50AED 30It Takes 2 to Mango
Mango, passionfruit, banana, orange.AED 27.20AED 32Super-Kale-A-Fragilistic
Kale, banana, cashew, date, almond milk. Contains nuts.AED 32.30AED 38Pomegranate Juice
AED 29.75AED 35Mint Lemonade
AED 17AED 20House 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 24
Coffees & Teas
Iced Latte
AED 18.70AED 22Spanish Con Hielo
AED 23.80AED 28Organic Matcha Latte
AED 23.80AED 28Iced Americano
AED 16.15AED 19Jay Got the Juice
Iced Organic Matcha, Fresh Coconut Water, HoneyAED 25.50AED 30Jaffa & Honey
Espresso, Orange Juice, Honey, VanillaAED 18.70AED 22