LebaneseBeirut Sur MerFeatured restaurantPlate Snob Pick
Beirut Sur Mer
Mamsha, Abu Dhabi
Colourful Lebanese dining by the beach at Mamsha Al Saadiyat.
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LebaneseBeirut Sur MerFeatured restaurant
MediterraneanMikaFeatured restaurantPlate Snob PickHot right now
Mika
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
A relaxed Mediterranean restaurant at Yas Marina.
Emirati ContemporaryErthPlate Snob Pick
Erth
Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi
A contemporary expression of Emirati cooking beside Qasr Al Hosn.
Modern InternationalNayzakPlate Snob PickHot right nowNew
Nayzak
Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi
A museum restaurant and café with a terrace looking across Saadiyat Cultural District.
Italian ContemporaryTalea by Antonio GuidaPlate Snob Pick
Talea by Antonio Guida
Corniche, Abu Dhabi
Warm, polished Italian fine dining inside Emirates Palace.
Japanese ContemporaryOtoroPlate Snob Pick
Otoro
Al Qana, Abu Dhabi
A relaxed contemporary Japanese restaurant overlooking Al Qana.
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LebaneseBeirut Sur MerPlate Snob Pick
Beirut Sur Mer
Mamsha, Abu Dhabi
Colourful Lebanese dining by the beach at Mamsha Al Saadiyat.
ItalianAntoniaAntonia
Mamsha, Abu Dhabi
A casual Roman-style pizzeria at Mamsha Al Saadiyat.
Japanese ContemporaryNIRIMediterraneanMikaPlate Snob PickHot right now
Mika
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
A relaxed Mediterranean restaurant at Yas Marina.
Japanese ContemporaryZuma Abu DhabiHot right now
Zuma Abu Dhabi
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Contemporary Japanese dining on Al Maryah Island.
Lebanese-ArmenianAlmayassAlmayass
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Lebanese-Armenian cooking at The Galleria on Al Maryah Island.
CantoneseHakkasan Abu DhabiHakkasan Abu Dhabi
Corniche, Abu Dhabi
Contemporary Cantonese dining at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental.
EmiratiAl MrzabAl Mrzab
Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi
A local favourite for Emirati and Kuwaiti home-style cooking.
Japanese Contemporary99 Sushi Bar99 Sushi Bar
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
A polished contemporary Japanese restaurant at The Galleria.
Emirati ContemporaryErthPlate Snob Pick
Erth
Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi
A contemporary expression of Emirati cooking beside Qasr Al Hosn.
Modern InternationalNayzakPlate Snob PickHot right nowNew
Nayzak
Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi
A museum restaurant and café with a terrace looking across Saadiyat Cultural District.
Italian ContemporaryTalea by Antonio GuidaPlate Snob Pick
Talea by Antonio Guida
Corniche, Abu Dhabi
Warm, polished Italian fine dining inside Emirates Palace.
Indian ContemporaryMartabaan by Hemant OberoiMartabaan by Hemant Oberoi
Corniche, Abu Dhabi
Contemporary Indian cooking with a terrace overlooking the palace beach.
SteakhouseButcher & StillButcher & Still
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
A 1920s Chicago-style steakhouse with swagger, martinis and serious beef.
PeruvianCOYA Abu DhabiHot right now
COYA Abu Dhabi
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Colourful modern Peruvian dining with a high-energy bar and waterfront terrace.
French MediterraneanLPM Restaurant & Bar Abu DhabiLPM Restaurant & Bar Abu Dhabi
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Bright Riviera cooking and one of Al Maryah's most reliable power-lunch rooms.
ChineseDai Pai DongDai Pai Dong
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Cantonese comfort food, dim sum and a garden terrace at Rosewood Abu Dhabi.
ItalianCafe MilanoCafe Milano
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Polished Italian dining with waterfront views and a capital-city power-table mood.
SteakhouseOak RoomOak Room
Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi
A handsome modern steakhouse at Al Bateen Marina.
SpanishJosé by PizarroHot right nowNew
José by Pizarro
Corniche, Abu Dhabi
Lively Spanish tapas with a glossy Etihad Towers backdrop.
Japanese ContemporaryOtoroPlate Snob Pick
Otoro
Al Qana, Abu Dhabi
A relaxed contemporary Japanese restaurant overlooking Al Qana.