Located in the Mirdif Hills Avenue Mall, Room 1618 is an all-day lounge and patisserie serving up a variety of dishes such as artisanal pastries, breakfast, flatbreads, salads and desserts. The interiors exude a neo-classic elegance, with glamorous features like velvet seating and a sparkling crystal chandelier creating a luxurious feel, while still retaining a homely ambience. Unique to Room 1618 is the collection of chefs from all over the world who each have trained in and mastered different areas, ensuring each aspect of the menu has a specialist at the helm. This is the perfect stop off when visiting the Mirdif Hills Avenue Mall, whether you’re after a quick and tasty lunch or an afternoon treat in the form of a pastry.
The menu at Room 1618 showcases the best of international flavours, particularly modern European dishes. Start off the day with a dish from the all-day breakfast menu such as the bubble and squeak with poached eggs, shakshouka or smoked salmon with asparagus, snow pea cream cheese, poached eggs and rye bread which is baked in house. For a light lunch, try one of the sandwiches, flatbreads or salads like the green Caesar salad which combines baby rocket, wagyu bresaola, figs, walnut, balsamic roasted tomato and is served with a homemade Caesar dressing.
For those of you with a sweet tooth, Room 1618 offers an extensive dessert menu, so why not indulge in the chocolate fondant with mango sorbet, hazelnut Paris-brest, or the Dune of Liwa date pudding served with an iced tahini mousse. To complement your meal, there is a wide range of hot and iced beverages including matcha, iced coffee and a selection of global teas. If you don’t fancy sitting in, there is also a bread bar where you can purchase homemade bread as well as delicate patisserie items like croissants, pain au chocolat and more.