Japanese Contemporary99 Sushi BarFeatured restaurant99 Sushi Bar
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
An intimate Michelin-recognised Japanese restaurant at The Galleria, specialising in luxury sushi, omakase and precise hot dishes.
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Pick the kind of evening first: LPM on Al Maryah, Talea on the Corniche, Mika at Yas Marina or Otoro at Al Qana. Then check the menu and the table you can actually book.
THE QUICK ANSWER
Pick the kind of evening first: LPM on Al Maryah, Talea on the Corniche, Mika at Yas Marina or Otoro at Al Qana. Then check the menu and the table you can actually book.
A date-night address is not enough. This shortlist compares four distinct parts of Abu Dhabi, shows a published two-person menu price where one exists and labels the others as unpriced rather than guessing. LPM's signature menu is an occasion-level commitment; a smaller à la carte order is a different evening. Ask each venue about current menus, seating requests and cancellation terms before making the rest of your plans.
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Plan the actual visit
Choose the date, then the room
A waterside evening, a proper occasion menu and a lively Yas Bay table do not ask the same of your budget or your calendar.
| Table and neighbourhood | Price example for two | Reservation detail |
|---|---|---|
| LPM Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island | AED 900 for two signature menus, before drinks or extras | The AED 450 menu requires at least two guests and must be taken by the whole table |
| Talea, Corniche | Current dinner menu price not confirmed | Ask for the current set menu, dietary options and booking conditions at Emirates Palace |
| Mika, Yas Marina | Current dinner price not confirmed | Reserve the evening sitting you want and ask whether a waterside table can be requested |
| Otoro, Al Qana | Current dinner price not confirmed | Check current à la carte prices and seating directly before treating this as a fixed-budget date |
- A smaller LPM dinner order
- LPM's à la carte page lists arrabbiata at AED 98 and apple tart at AED 55. One of each is an AED 153 food subtotal per person, AED 306 for two if both order the same. It is not the full signature menu and excludes starters and drinks.
- Choose one area
- Al Maryah Island, the Corniche, Yas Marina and Al Qana are separate evenings. Pick the location around your plans rather than trying to combine two distant reservations.
- Make a useful booking enquiry
- Ask for the current menu, full per-person price, cancellation policy and any seating request. A waterfront address does not guarantee a water-view table.
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The shortlist
The restaurants that made the cut.
Japanese Contemporary99 Sushi BarFeatured restaurant99 Sushi Bar
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
An intimate Michelin-recognised Japanese restaurant at The Galleria, specialising in luxury sushi, omakase and precise hot dishes.
ItalianCafe MilanoFeatured restaurantCafe Milano
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
A refined Italian restaurant at Four Seasons Abu Dhabi with handmade pasta, seafood and a waterfront terrace.
PeruvianCOYA Abu DhabiHot right now
COYA Abu Dhabi
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
A colourful Peruvian dining room at Four Seasons Al Maryah Island, with ceviche, charcoal grills and a serious Pisco bar.
French MediterraneanLPM Restaurant & Bar Abu DhabiLPM Restaurant & Bar Abu Dhabi
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
French-Mediterranean dining at The Galleria where Riviera brightness, polished service and a formidable bar meet.
AsianAsia Asia Yas BayAsia 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.
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.
Japanese ContemporaryOtoroPlate Snob Pick
Otoro
Al Qana, Abu Dhabi
A relaxed contemporary Japanese restaurant overlooking Al Qana.
Italian ContemporaryTalea by Antonio GuidaPlate Snob Pick
Talea by Antonio Guida
Corniche, Abu Dhabi
Warm, polished Italian fine dining inside Emirates Palace.
MediterraneanMikaPlate Snob PickHot right now
Mika
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
A relaxed Mediterranean restaurant at Yas Marina.
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Useful answers
Before you book.
How much is an Abu Dhabi date night for two?
LPM Abu Dhabi publishes a signature menu at AED 450 per person, so two menus total AED 900 before drinks or extras. The whole table must take it. We have not confirmed comparable current dinner prices for every restaurant in this shortlist.
Can I spend less than the LPM signature-menu price?
The à la carte page lists arrabbiata at AED 98 and apple tart at AED 55, an AED 153 food subtotal for those two dishes before drinks or any extras. This is a specific order, not a full evening package. Confirm availability on your date.
Which area should I choose?
Al Maryah Island suits a city-centre dinner, the Corniche is an Emirates Palace occasion, Yas Marina puts you beside the waterfront, and Al Qana is a separate canal-side outing. Choose one area around your evening plans.
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