Bayn Cafe is in Qasr Al Muwaiji, Al Ain. All photos: Antonie Robertson/The National
It was founded last year by Mohamed Al Marri and his brother Salem
It is at a site revered for its cultural significance, as the birthplace of the late President, Sheikh Khalifa
Mr Al Marri is committed to sourcing local ingredients, including eggs and milk from Al Ain farms, and is also trialing locally milled flour from Sharjah for its pastries
Bayn Cafe is rapidly becoming a cultural and community hub with about 400 daily visitors on weekdays, and 600 on weekends
The cafe’s name, Bayn, which means 'in between' in Arabic, reflects its mission to bridge the gap between past and present
