DNA Board Game Cafe opens in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

  • A new board game cafe has opened in Abu Dhabi called DNA Board Games Cafe. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    A new board game cafe has opened in Abu Dhabi called DNA Board Games Cafe. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Delilah Celik and Abdulaziz Alyassi are the couple behind it. 'DNA' comes from their first names as friends would chant 'D and A' during games.
    Delilah Celik and Abdulaziz Alyassi are the couple behind it. 'DNA' comes from their first names as friends would chant 'D and A' during games.
  • The idea for the cafe was born out of their own love for board games.
    The idea for the cafe was born out of their own love for board games.
  • The cafe has more than 200 games available to play.
    The cafe has more than 200 games available to play.
  • Celik's favourite colour is red while Alyassi's is navy blue, as seen in the decor.
    Celik's favourite colour is red while Alyassi's is navy blue, as seen in the decor.
  • The cafe opened in Abu Dhabi in December.
    The cafe opened in Abu Dhabi in December.
  • The Classic English Breakfast, Dh72, available at the cafe.
    The Classic English Breakfast, Dh72, available at the cafe.
  • Snack options include croissants and a latte.
    Snack options include croissants and a latte.
  • The 'cake basement' features specially themed cakes that can be ordered for any occasion.
    The 'cake basement' features specially themed cakes that can be ordered for any occasion.
  • Inside the 'cake basement'.
    Inside the 'cake basement'.
  • Board games line the walls of the space.
    Board games line the walls of the space.
  • The entrance of DNA Board Games Cafe in Montazah Tower.
    The entrance of DNA Board Games Cafe in Montazah Tower.
  • Drinks are prepared in the centre of the cafe.
    Drinks are prepared in the centre of the cafe.
  • The truffle burger with black brioche bun.
    The truffle burger with black brioche bun.
  • A glass pane wall separates the 'cake basement' from the rest of DNA Board Game Cafe.
    A glass pane wall separates the 'cake basement' from the rest of DNA Board Game Cafe.
  • Inside the private room, which can be rented out for special occasions.
    Inside the private room, which can be rented out for special occasions.
  • The private room is separate from the rest of the cafe.
    The private room is separate from the rest of the cafe.
  • Guests have their pick of board games as well as cake slices to choose from.
    Guests have their pick of board games as well as cake slices to choose from.
  • The Mai Tai mocktail, Dh34.
    The Mai Tai mocktail, Dh34.
  • One corner of the cafe has a bookshelf filled with games.
    One corner of the cafe has a bookshelf filled with games.
  • There's plenty of natural light and greenery, which gives an earthy feel to the space.
    There's plenty of natural light and greenery, which gives an earthy feel to the space.
  • A table in front of the 'cake basement'.
    A table in front of the 'cake basement'.