A dense, nutritious sweet prepared by mixing dates with toasted wheat flour and butter.
4 top-rated spots found
Erth Restaurant
Liwa Date Sphere Batheeta
Modern Emirati
ยท $$$
ยท Al Hosn
โ โ โ โ ยฝ 4.8
450 reviews
InstagrammableModern TwistMichelin Starred
9.7
Flavor
7.5
Value
10
Vibe
As the world's first Michelin-starred Emirati restaurant, Erth elevates the humble Batheetha into a fine-dining masterpiece. The setting within the historic Al Hosn compound provides a serene, brutalist-inspired backdrop that matches the sophistication of the food.
๐ Qasr Al Hosn, Al Hisn, Abu Dhabi ยท View on Maps
Meylas
Traditional Batheeth
Emirati
ยท $$
ยท Al Muneera
โ โ โ โ ยฝ 4.6
380 reviews
ClassicAuthenticHidden Gem
9.8
Flavor
8.5
Value
9.2
Vibe
Meylas is celebrated for its 'hand-me-down' recipes that taste like a traditional Emirati home. Their Batheeth is widely considered the gold standard for authenticity, using locally sourced dates and high-quality ghee.
๐ Al Muneera Island, Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi ยท View on Maps
Al Fanar Restaurant & Cafe
Batheeth
Emirati
ยท $$
ยท Yas Island
โ โ โ โ ยฝ 4.5
2,800 reviews
Local LegendClassicTourist Favorite
9.2
Flavor
8
Value
9.5
Vibe
Al Fanar is a cultural institution designed to look like a 1960s Emirati village. It offers a consistent, high-quality introduction to Emirati desserts for both locals and visitors in a highly atmospheric setting.
๐ Yas Mall, Ground Floor, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi ยท View on Maps
Luqaimat & Chebab
Traditional Date Batheeth
Emirati Sweets
ยท $
ยท Khalifa City
โ โ โ โ โ 4.3
120 reviews
Hidden GemLocal LegendBudget Friendly
9
Flavor
9.5
Value
7
Vibe
This is a 'local haunt' where residents go for their daily fix of traditional snacks. It lacks the fancy decor of mall restaurants but makes up for it with pure, unadulterated flavor and excellent value.
๐ Granite Hypermarket, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi ยท View on Maps