Abdi's Place
About
On Zanzibar, Abdi's Place sits between Evergreen and blue palm in Bwejuu, Tanzania. The restaurant occupies a spot in Bwejuu, on the island's south-east coast, within reach of Paje and Jambiani.
Abdi's Place is known for its setting in Bwejuu, a village on Zanzibar's south-east coast between Paje and Jambiani. First-time visitors should expect a restaurant in Bwejuu, with the beach and village nearby. Visitors rate Abdi's Place 4.8 out of 5 from 364 reviews, one of the stronger showings on the island's east coast.
Reaching Abdi's Place from Stone Town or the northern resorts at Nungwi and Kendwa takes a drive across the island. Paje, Jambiani and Bwejuu sit along the same stretch of coast, and Matemwe lies further north.
Ferries and flights from Dar es Salaam serve both Zanzibar and Pemba, and light aircraft link the two islands. The long rains, masika, fall from March to May, and the short rains, vuli, in November and December. Taarab music, with orchestras and sung poetry, originated on the Swahili coast and remains popular on both islands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abdi's Place known for?
Abdi's Place is a restaurant on Zanzibar, and its standing rests on the food and setting it offers in Bwejuu. The island's tropical climate, hot and humid all year with sea breezes along the coast, shapes the kind of coastal dining a visitor finds here.
What kind of business is Abdi's Place?
Abdi's Place is a restaurant on Zanzibar, serving diners in the Bwejuu area. The island's Swahili coast setting means meals here sit alongside a culture where taarab music, with its orchestras and sung poetry, remains popular.
What should first-time visitors expect at Abdi's Place?
First-timers at Abdi's Place can expect a restaurant setting on Zanzibar, in the Bwejuu area between Evergreen and blue palm. The long rains, masika, fall from March to May and the short rains, vuli, in November and December, so the island's weather shifts across the year.
Where is Abdi's Place located on Zanzibar?
Abdi's Place sits between Evergreen and blue palm in Bwejuu, Tanzania, on the island of Zanzibar. This puts it in a village on the coast, where sea breezes temper the hot and humid tropical climate found across Zanzibar and Pemba.
How do visitors rate Abdi's Place?
Abdi's Place holds a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 364 reviews, reflecting steady approval from diners at this Zanzibar restaurant. That score places it among the well-regarded eating spots in the Bwejuu area.
Visitor Reviews
Reviews from IslandSpots members
No reviews yet — be the first to share what this place is really like.







