Japanese ItalianAkiba Dori Yas BayFeatured restaurantAkiba Dori Yas Bay
Yas Bay, Abu Dhabi
A neon-lit Japanese street-food spot at Yas Bay serving Tokyo-style pizza, ramen and izakaya snacks.
The neighbourhood edit
Where to eat in Yas Bay.
We compared 15 venues and kept 6 researched restaurants for this edit.
THE QUICK ANSWER
For restaurants in Yas Bay, start with Akiba Dori Yas Bay for distinctive Tokyo-style pizza, Asia Asia Yas Bay for high-energy waterfront room, Café del Mar Abu Dhabi for infinity pool and waterfront views and Daikan Izakaya Yas Bay for comforting ramen. Every restaurant shown here has enough editorial research to earn its place; the wider directory is kept separate.
Waterfront restaurants, late-night energy and group-friendly tables close to Etihad Arena and the island's biggest events.
15 compared6 selected0 Plate Snob picks
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The shortlist
The restaurants that made the cut.
Japanese ItalianAkiba Dori Yas BayFeatured restaurant
AsianAsia Asia Yas BayFeatured restaurantAsia Asia Yas Bay
Yas Bay, Abu Dhabi
A glamorous Pan-Asian waterfront restaurant at Yas Bay, inspired by the Spice Route and built for energetic group nights.
MediterraneanCafé del Mar Abu DhabiCafé del Mar Abu Dhabi
Yas Bay, Abu Dhabi
A waterfront beach club at Yas Bay combining an infinity pool, Mediterranean dining and late-night electronic music.
JapaneseDaikan Izakaya Yas BayDaikan Izakaya Yas Bay
Yas Bay, Abu Dhabi
A casual Japanese izakaya at The Pier with ramen, yakitori, small plates and a vinyl collection numbering more than 300 records.
MediterraneanThe Lighthouse Yas BayThe Lighthouse Yas Bay
Yas Bay, Abu Dhabi
An all-day Mediterranean restaurant, bakery and concept store at Yas Bay with a terrace, library bar and creative-community spirit.
MediterraneanParadiso Abu DhabiParadiso Abu Dhabi
Yas Bay, Abu Dhabi
A Milanese-designed Italian restaurant on The Pier with waterfront tables, live music and a polished Riviera mood.
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